Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
How Richard works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Washington
- Years in practice
- 9
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Richard
Richard West is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington who helps people manage strong emotions and make practical changes. He focuses on clear, respectful conversations and creates a plan that fits each person’s situation. Many come to him for help with anger, stress, anxiety, addictions, and life changes.
He uses straightforward, collaborative work rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. He listens for what matters most, then helps people try doable steps to reduce distress and improve daily routines.
Background and approach
Richard draws from several evidence-backed approaches to shape sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Client-Centered Therapy keeps the conversation focused on the person’s priorities and experience.
For relationship and emotional patterns, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps name and shift underlying feelings that drive difficult interactions. Mindfulness practices are offered when clients want tools to calm the body and notice reactions before they escalate. With nine years of experience, Richard tailors the pace and tools to each person’s history and goals.
He aims to support people who want practical change and steadier emotional balance. If someone is ready to take a first step, he works with them to set realistic goals and track progress.
What Richard works with
Everything Richard lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Richard's practice.
- 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.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Richard commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice and test the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. CBT gives clear steps to try between sessions and works well for anxiety, anger, and mood concerns. Client-Centered Therapy is another foundation of his work, which means sessions focus on the person’s priorities and pace while the therapist follows their lead and provides steady support.Emotionally-Focused ideas are used when relationship patterns or strong feelings are central. That approach helps name emotions and try new ways of relating or responding. Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process; the therapist will discuss goals and preferences and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people use visual cues and longer conversations. Phone sessions can fit a shorter break and use less bandwidth. Live chat and text are useful for brief check-ins, immediate support between sessions, or when typing feels easier than talking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life while keeping work focused on the issues that matter most.
Questions people ask about Richard
What concerns does he help with?
He helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, addictions, depression, grief, and related life challenges. He also supports work on relationship concerns, parenting strain, self-esteem, and career shifts.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are conversational and client-centered, with a focus on practical tools. He combines listening with techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How much experience does he have?
He has nine years of professional experience offering counseling to people with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Washington.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.