- CBT informed
- Goal focused
- Ten years experience
About Rick
Rick George is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people who are struggling to sleep, manage stress, or cope with big life changes. He meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps to reduce symptoms and restore daily routines. Rick aims to create an atmosphere where someone can talk honestly and feel heard. He emphasizes straightforward problem solving alongside understanding deeper patterns that shape behavior.
With ten years of experience, Rick blends clear, goal-oriented work with deeper conversation about life history. He draws on cognitive behavioral methods to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits that interfere with rest, mood, and relationships. He also uses solution-focused strategies to set small, achievable goals and measure progress week to week.
Psychodynamic ideas are woven into his practice to help people see how past experiences affect current choices and reactions. Motivational Interviewing supports people who want to change but feel stuck or ambivalent. Together these approaches support people dealing with addictions, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship concerns, and sleep disturbances.
Rick works in Washington and holds the LICSW credential, which stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients. He frames work as a collaboration and checks in often about what’s helping and what needs to change.
To begin, people select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability. Rick emphasizes steady progress through realistic, manageable steps and regular review of goals.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Rick often draws from cognitive behavioral therapy to identify the thoughts and routines that interfere with sleep and daily functioning. CBT focuses on small, actionable changes such as adjusting bedtime routines, testing unhelpful beliefs, and building new habits to improve mood and rest.He also uses Motivational Interviewing to support people who feel unsure about change. That approach involves reflective listening and careful questions to help someone clarify their goals and strengthen their own reasons to act.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. Rick will partner with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. He adjusts strategies over time and checks in regularly about progress and what feels useful.
The therapist profile does not specify session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins during breaks or from different locations. Some approaches translate well to shorter focused sessions, while others benefit from a longer conversation; Rick will tailor session length and focus to practical needs rather than promising a specific format.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does Rick address?
He helps people with sleep problems, stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, and other life transitions.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Sessions combine practical problem solving with reflective conversation. Rick uses goal-focused tools alongside deeper discussion about patterns that shape behavior.
What is his professional background?
Rick has ten years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of concerns including addiction, trauma, and mood difficulties.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He practices in Washington and holds the LICSW credential, which indicates Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker status.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and he is open to working with international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking to know whether online, phone, or in-person sessions are offered.
How is payment handled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.