Rick George
Practical, reflective care for complex challenges
LICSW Washington
- Experience
- 10 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Addictions, Relationship, Family
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing
- Languages
- English
About Rick
Rick George is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) who focuses on helping people navigate complex emotional and behavioral challenges.
Background and approach
He draws on ten years of practice to support clients dealing with issues such as addiction, depression, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, trauma, stress, career transitions, and a range of process and sexual addictions. Rick emphasizes creating a space where clients can explore their history, uncover patterns, and begin making intentional changes.
He uses a cognitive behavioral framework as a primary guide, integrating solution-focused and psychodynamic ideas to tailor care to each person’s needs. His style centers on listening closely so clients feel understood and can make informed, grounded decisions about the next steps in their lives.
Rick also provides coaching-oriented support for practical life changes and works with additional topics like hoarding, hospice and end-of-life counseling, polyamory and non-monogamous relationship questions, and compassion fatigue. Based in Washington, he accepts international clients and offers a range of remote formats to fit different schedules and preferences.
Prospective clients are invited to connect if they think his blend of practical strategies and reflective exploration may be a good match.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and learning practical strategies to change them; it is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and many addiction-related patterns. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, client-centered style that helps people explore ambivalence and find internal motivation to pursue change, which can be especially helpful for substance or process addictions and other behavior shifts.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to match methods to the person’s goals, preferences, and life context, blending techniques as needed rather than insisting on a single model. That collaborative stance supports steady progress and helps clients feel engaged in deciding the best direction for their work.
Online therapy with this clinician uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer flexible access across time zones and schedules. These formats allow for regular check-ins, skill practice between sessions, and continuity of care when in-person visits are not practical, making it easier to fit therapy into a busy life.
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Experience
10+ years
Licensed
Washington
Languages
English