Richard West, LMHC
Washington · 9 years in practice
Richard West is a licensed mental health counselor in Washington who focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, anger, and depression.
License and registration
- LMHC, Washington
- LH 60953703 · expires March 2026
- NPI
- 1558761080 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 9
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Richard
Richard West is a licensed mental health counselor in Washington who focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, anger, and depression. He works with adults who want practical ways to manage their emotions and rebuild a sense of control. His approach is direct and respectful, and he aims to meet people where they are.
He uses conversation and tailored strategies to address everyday struggles. Sessions look at current patterns, unhelpful thoughts, and the choices available now.
Background and approach
That can mean learning specific skills for coping, practicing new ways to respond, or naming what matters most in life. He draws on several therapeutic styles to match each person's needs. Client-centered work means the person’s goals guide the pace and focus.
Cognitive behavioral techniques offer concrete tools for changing thinking and behavior. Existential ideas help people face big life questions and find meaning when things feel overwhelming. Richard has nine years of clinical experience and holds the LMHC credential, which is listed as WA LMHC LH.
He has worked with a wide range of concerns including grief, relationship stress, parenting strain, career issues, and long-term conditions like chronic pain and bipolar disorder. He also supports people dealing with adoption and foster care issues, attachment difficulties, and caregiver stress. In sessions he emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and practical plans.
He invites honest conversation and helps people set steps they can try between meetings. The focus is on useful change, not on labels or quick fixes.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Richard lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Richard names
- Existential Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How Richard blends approaches for online therapy
Existential Therapy looks at big life questions and helps people think through meaning, responsibility, and personal choice when life feels uncertain. It is useful for people who feel stuck, empty, or overwhelmed by major transitions.Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client’s agenda. The therapist offers empathy and reflection so people can clarify their own goals and take steps that feel right to them.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, uses practical exercises to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It can help reduce anxiety, manage mood, and build coping skills for day-to-day problems.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Then they agree on a plan and adjust it as needed in later sessions.
Online therapy allows the same kinds of conversation and skill work through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is good for full conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging offer brief check-ins, step-by-step coaching, or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make scheduling easier and help people fit therapy into busy lives.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does Richard help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy issues, parenting challenges, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style blends client-centered listening with practical techniques. Sessions combine open conversation, skill teaching, and exploration of meaning when helpful.
How much experience does he have?
He brings nine years of professional experience working in mental health settings and with diverse presenting concerns.
What credentials and location apply to his practice?
He is a licensed mental health counselor listed as WA LMHC LH and practices in Washington.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He meets with people via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.
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