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Rick George, LICSW
Washington
LICSW - Addictions and Relationship concerns
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused work
About Rick
Rick George is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with 10 years of experience. He helps people dealing with addiction, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, stress, and complex life changes. Sessions are held in English and he accepts international clients.
Rick favors a practical, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approach as a foundation. He also uses motivational interviewing, solution-focused techniques, and psychodynamic ideas when they fit the situation. In sessions he helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and patterns, try different responses, and set concrete steps to change behavior.
He works with people facing a wide range of issues including process addictions, sex addiction, bipolar concerns, hoarding, hospice and end-of-life topics, parenting strain, and compassion fatigue. He also supports those dealing with relationship challenges such as jealousy, polyamory or non-monogamous dynamics, and intimacy-related difficulties.
Rick’s style is straightforward and problem-focused. He listens to personal history, identifies patterns that keep problems going, and offers tools to test alternatives. Goals, pacing, and the choice of techniques are set together with the person in therapy.
To begin, he asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and fees vary with location.
How his approaches translate to online work
Rick commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in a practical way online. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes, which maps well to short exercises and between-session tasks. Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify their own reasons for change and build motivation in manageable steps.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will review symptoms, history, and goals with the person and then suggest which methods to try. This is a collaborative process and the plan can be adjusted as progress is made or priorities shift.
The profile does not list specific session formats here, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, sessions can reduce travel time, allow for shorter check-ins, or let someone join from a place that is quieter or more convenient on that day. Licensed professionals often use these practical advantages to help therapy fit routine schedules without promising a particular session type.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with most often?
He works with addictions, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, stress, and coping with life changes.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to test different behaviors. It focuses on short-term, practical steps people can try between sessions.
What is his clinical background and experience?
He is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with 10 years of practice working with a broad range of concerns.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He practices in Washington and is listed as WA LICSW LW.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are used?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone get started working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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