Richard West, LMHC

Richard West is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Washington. He focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, anger, and life changes. He speaks English and aims to offer a respectful, compassionate space for honest conversation.

Richard frames therapy as a partnership. He listens, then tailors sessions to each person’s needs rather than using one fixed plan. Conversations are practical and direct so clients can try changes between sessions and notice what helps.

His approach draws on client-centered work and cognitive behavioral techniques to address thoughts and behaviors that keep people stuck. He also uses emotionally-focused ideas to help people name and process feelings, and mindfulness practices to build present-moment awareness and stress management skills.

With nine years of experience, Richard brings steady, down-to-earth support to people facing depression, grief, relationship strain, parenting stress, career pressure, or issues with intimacy and self-esteem. He also works with people dealing with bipolar symptoms, chronic health concerns, caregiving burdens, and adoption or attachment-related issues.

Clients can expect straightforward talk, clear goals, and options for coping skills and problem-solving. Richard emphasizes collaboration so plans evolve as needs change. If you want guidance through a midlife transition, a setback, or ongoing struggles, he helps people find practical steps toward feeling more able and in control.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Richard uses client-centered therapy in sessions, which means the focus is on the person's experience and goals while the therapist listens and reflects. This approach helps people feel heard and shapes the work around what matters most to them.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-focused approach. It looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and gives concrete exercises to test new ways of thinking and behaving. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people identify and work through underlying feelings that drive relationship patterns and personal distress. It supports naming emotions and changing how people respond to difficult feelings.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaborative planning means the approach can change as progress is made.

Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people continue therapy during life transitions and when managing health or caregiving demands.