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- Addictions
- CBT and MI
- Grief and trauma
About Rick
Rick George, LICSW, is licensed in Washington and has ten years of clinical experience. He helps people with addictions, relationship and family concerns, depression, anxiety, stress, trauma and abuse, grief, sexual and intimacy issues, sleeping problems, parenting strain, and related areas. He describes his work as helping people process their history, make sense of experiences, and change behaviors to move forward.
Rick uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a base, combined with solution-focused and psychodynamic ideas. He also draws on Motivational Interviewing when readiness to change is a focus. Sessions emphasize talking through past patterns and practical steps for change rather than jargon or labels.
In practice he aims to make sure people feel heard and understood while they consider choices and next steps. Conversations are used to unravel difficult experiences, find new perspectives, and develop concrete strategies for daily life. He frames therapy as an opportunity to gain insight and to build habits that support different outcomes.
Rick works with issues ranging from process and sex addictions to hoarding, hospice and end-of-life counseling, jealousy, polyamory and non-monogamous relationship concerns, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue. He also offers coaching-style help for career and life transitions.
Sessions are conducted in English. International clients are accepted. To begin, clients follow the site process to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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How Rick Applies Approaches in Remote Sessions
Rick commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in session. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and helps people try new actions to change unhelpful patterns. Motivational Interviewing uses conversation to clarify readiness for change and to strengthen motivation for steps like reducing addictive behaviors.Choosing the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or has not worked before to decide on an approach together. This collaborative process allows adjustments over time based on progress and client feedback.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments around work and family commitments, cut out travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Remote sessions still focus on practical strategies, behavior experiments, and discussions that translate into daily routines and decision making.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with addictions, relationship and family issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, sexual and intimacy problems, sleeping and parenting challenges among other concerns.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a foundation, with solution-focused and psychodynamic approaches and Motivational Interviewing where change work is needed.
How much experience does he have?
He has ten years of experience working with a range of behavioral health and relationship issues.
What credential and location apply?
He is a LICSW licensed in Washington.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.