Therapist profile
Rick George, LICSW
Washington
LICSW in Washington - Anger and Addictions
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- CredentialsLICSW
- LicenseLICSW, Washington / LW 61019689
- NPI1215513882
- Experience10 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationWashington
About
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Rick
Rick George is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Washington with ten years of experience. He works with adults facing anger, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and addiction concerns. He also supports people dealing with grief, intimacy issues, sleep problems, parenting strain, career stress, and life transitions.
Rick uses plain, practical conversation to help people make sense of what they are feeling. He talks through how past experiences link to present reactions. He focuses on changing behaviors that cause trouble at work or at home. Sessions aim to produce clearer choices, not quick fixes.
His core approach draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to identify patterns of thought and action. He mixes solution-focused techniques to set small, doable goals. He also uses psychodynamic ideas to look at recurring themes that show up in relationships and behavior.
Rick works with people who want concrete strategies as well as deeper understanding. He pays attention to how motivation and meaning shape change, using Motivational Interviewing to support readiness and commitment. Practical tools for managing anger and stress are paired with time to reflect on underlying causes.
People who come to him can expect straightforward feedback and collaborative planning. He asks questions, suggests experiments, and reviews what helps and what does not. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online workflow.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Rick commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and Motivational Interviewing in sessions. CBT helps identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and then tests new behaviors to reduce anger, anxiety, or depression. Motivational Interviewing focuses on a person’s readiness to change and helps build commitment to small, practical steps.He also draws on psychodynamic ideas to notice patterns that repeat across relationships and daily life. That perspective can help explain why some reactions keep returning and open up different ways to respond rather than repeat the same cycle.
Finding the right mix is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try interventions, and adjust methods based on what the client finds most useful. Clients and the therapist work together to decide which approaches to emphasize as work progresses.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking by using the online workflow. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also let people use audio-only conversations if video would be a barrier. These practical options are worth checking in advance when arranging sessions.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with adults on anger, addictions, depression, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, sleep problems, parenting stress, career issues, and related concerns.
How would he approach anger or temper issues?
He uses cognitive behavioral tools to spot triggers and change reactions, alongside solution-focused steps to test small behavior changes.
What is his background and experience?
He has ten years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of emotional and behavioral issues.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a LICSW and practices in Washington.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered to international clients as well as people in Washington; sessions are conducted in English.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking by following the online sign-up flow and questionnaire.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.