Rick George

Rick George is a licensed clinical social worker with ten years of experience helping people who are facing loss, addiction, relationship strain, and major life changes. He speaks plainly and listens closely so clients can name what feels hardest and take practical next steps. Rick works with people who are coping with grief, hospice and end-of-life concerns, depression, anxiety, and stress.

Rick blends straightforward cognitive behavioral work with solution-focused and psychodynamic ideas. Sessions often focus on identifying patterns that keep problems going, trying small changes, and making sense of painful history. He aims to help clients notice what is working, decide what to change, and build routines that feel manageable.

In the room he prioritizes clear goals and short-term skills alongside deeper reflection when it helps. Motivational interviewing is used when people want to change behaviors such as substance use or compulsive patterns. The process includes open questions, reflective listening, and practical planning so people can move toward what matters to them.

Rick describes his work as collaborative. He helps people sort through options, weigh trade-offs, and choose steps that fit their life. He also supports people in rebuilding relationships with themselves and others after loss or trauma.

He practices in Washington as an LICSW, which stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. If his approach feels like a match, clients are invited to begin by using the site intake flow to connect and schedule a first conversation.

Approach and online therapy options

Rick commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing in his work. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replacing them with practical strategies to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. Motivational interviewing is a collaborative way to explore ambivalence about change and build motivation for steps like cutting back on substances or changing routines.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. He will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. That collaboration includes trying things out, checking how they feel, and adjusting the plan over time so it matches what the client wants to achieve.

Session format details are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, avoid travel time, and use shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also allows continued support when coping with grief, hospice-related decisions, or changes in daily routines without requiring an in-person visit.