- Years in practice
- 9
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Washington
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Richard
Richard West is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction struggles, grief, and parenting concerns. He speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Richard aims to create a respectful, compassionate space for people to talk through what feels hard.
He uses a mix of approaches to match each person's needs, including client-centered work and cognitive behavioral strategies. Sessions often involve identifying unhelpful thoughts, practicing new responses, and building skills for managing strong feelings.
Background and approach
He also draws on emotionally-focused ideas to help people understand patterns in relationships and intimacy. Richard adapts conversations and plans to each person's situation. He emphasizes small, manageable changes and keeps goals realistic.
People can expect collaborative planning and straightforward feedback rather than vague theory. With nine years of experience in Washington, Richard has worked with a range of concerns from depression and anger to career stress and major life changes. He also supports those coping with trauma, chronic illness, adoption and foster care issues, and caregiving stress.
His approach balances practical tools and attention to feeling states. That combination helps when someone needs both immediate strategies and deeper understanding. Richard meets people where they are and helps them move toward clearer choices.
What Richard works with
Everything Richard lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Richard helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Richard lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How online approaches and practical methods work together
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship so people feel heard and can set their own goals. This approach helps when someone needs a supportive space to work through parenting stress, grief, or shifting life roles.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at thought patterns and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to change them. It is useful for anxiety, depression, anger, and building day-to-day coping tools.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match goals and preferences, checking in and adjusting as progress is made. That teamwork helps keep sessions focused and relevant.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier during a busy day. Live chat and text work well for short check-ins, skill practice, or people who prefer written conversation. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into daily life.
Questions people ask about Richard
What concerns does Richard commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, grief, self-esteem, career issues, bipolar, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapy style like?
His style is straightforward and collaborative. He focuses on practical steps, clear goals, and adapting techniques to each person's needs.
What background and experience does he bring?
He has nine years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns and life transitions.
What credentials and region are listed?
He holds the LMHC credential and practices in Washington.
Which languages are offered and are international sessions available?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions conducted?
Sessions can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on the preference and needs of the person.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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