Richard West, LMHC

Richard West is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who helps people work through anxiety, stress, depression, and addiction-related concerns. He focuses on intimate issues, relationship difficulty, and grief while also addressing life transitions like career change and caregiving strain. He speaks English and practices in Washington. Richard frames sessions around respect, sensitivity, and practical conversation. He adapts the way he talks and plans work to each person’s needs. Sessions aim to help clients notice patterns, try new responses, and practice skills that fit daily life. With nine years of experience, Richard draws on several therapeutic styles to guide people toward clearer thinking and calmer reactions. He uses client-centered methods to keep the client’s priorities central. He also uses cognitive behavioral tools to identify thoughts that feed anxiety and depression. Richard brings a calm, direct approach to issues like trauma, anger, intimacy concerns, and parenting stress. He helps clients name the problem, set manageable goals, and build step-by-step strategies. He also offers support around complex areas such as abandonment, attachment, chronic health challenges, and blended family dynamics. People choose him when they want straightforward help with coping skills, better communication, or clearer next steps. He encourages small changes that add up over time and helps clients track progress between meetings. If you are thinking about starting therapy, he guides you through a plan that fits your needs.

How these approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy puts the person's goals and experience at the center of each session. The therapist listens closely, reflects what matters most, and helps set goals based on the client's priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It often includes short exercises and practical homework to try between sessions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) explores emotions behind relationship and intimacy patterns, helping people notice and shift how they respond in close moments.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and collaborate with clients to choose approaches that match their goals, pace, and preferences. This is a team process where methods can be adjusted as needs change.

Confirm the current session options before you book, since formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten some check-ins, or use quieter surroundings to focus. It can also let people practice new skills between meetings and bring real-life examples back to sessions for discussion.