Rick George, LICSW

Rick George is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) who focuses on helping people handle hard moments and make practical changes. He speaks plainly and aims to make therapy a place to think through difficult feelings and decisions. Many come for help with relationship concerns like jealousy, addiction-related problems, grief, anxiety, or stress. Rick draws on about 10 years of clinical experience. He uses cognitive behavioral ideas as a backbone, and adds solution-focused and psychodynamic ways of working when they fit the situation. That means sessions often include looking at patterns of thought and behavior, trying a few concrete strategies, and also examining how past experiences shape current feelings. In the room he aims to listen closely and help clients feel understood before moving to action. He encourages small, realistic steps that can change daily routines and reduce distress. He also helps people make clearer decisions about relationships, work, and personal goals. Rick has worked with a wide range of concerns including process and sex addictions, bipolar mood issues, parenting stress, hospice and end-of-life topics, hoarding, and non-monogamous relationship challenges. He also supports people dealing with compassion fatigue and career transitions. He is based in Washington and communicates in English. International clients are accepted. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

How Rick’s Approaches Work Online

Rick uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice patterns of thought and behavior that maintain stress or problematic habits, and then tries practical steps to shift those patterns. Motivational interviewing is used to support readiness for change by exploring personal values and strengthening motivation. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with clients to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and can adjust the plan as progress is made. Practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into a busy schedule and fewer barriers to attending from different locations. Online work can make it simpler to keep regular appointments, try quick check-ins, or continue care when travel or relocation occurs. Because session formats are not listed in the biography, confirm current session options when booking to ensure they meet your timing and communication needs.