At a glance
- Credentials
- LICSW
- License
- LICSW, Washington / LW 61019689
- NPI
- 1215513882
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Washington
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational interviewing
- CBT based work
- Practical goal setting
About Rick
Rick George is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) who helps people facing addiction, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and life transitions. He speaks plainly and listens closely so people can make clearer choices about their next steps. His style aims to make hard conversations easier to begin.
Rick brings ten years of clinical experience and blends practical strategies with reflective discussion. He often uses motivational interviewing to help people find personal reasons for change. He pairs that work with cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and habits.
The therapy room is a place to sort through past experiences and everyday struggles. Rick uses psychodynamic ideas to look at recurring patterns that influence current behavior. Solution-focused techniques help identify small, doable steps toward better functioning.
Rick works with people on a wide range of concerns including grief, trauma, intimacy issues, process and sex addictions, hoarding, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and challenges tied to career or parenting. He also supports those coping with bipolar mood swings, compassion fatigue, and stress from life change.
Sessions emphasize clear goals and concrete skills alongside deeper reflection. Rick aims to help people notice what’s working, try new behaviors, and reorient toward values that matter. If his approach sounds like a fit, the next step is to complete the site’s intake and schedule a first session.
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How his approaches translate to online care
Rick commonly draws on motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy to guide online work. Motivational interviewing focuses on understanding what each person values and using their own reasons for change to build motivation. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical skills to change them.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to match methods to the person’s goals and situation. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online care can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by avoiding travel, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and offering more flexible scheduling. Many people find these practical benefits help them maintain regular work on goals between sessions. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueAdditional focus areas
HoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingJealousyPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Sex addictionTherapeutic approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyExperience
10+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps people dealing with addictions, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, stress, parenting concerns, career changes, and related challenges.
What is his general approach to therapy?
His work blends motivational interviewing with cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic ideas, plus solution-focused steps to set goals and try small changes.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has ten years of experience providing clinical care and supporting people through change and recovery.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds a LICSW credential and practices from Washington state.
Can sessions be provided in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and billing handled?
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?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers