Richard West, LMHC

Richard West is a licensed mental health counselor in Washington who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and problems with addictions. He offers a respectful, compassionate approach and aims to meet people where they are. He emphasizes practical conversation and support for everyday challenges. With nine years of clinical experience, Richard shapes sessions around each person’s needs. He tailors discussion topics and plans so people can take small, steady steps toward change. He focuses on clear goals rather than jargon, and he works to make therapy feel useful and relevant to daily life. Richard uses a mix of approaches, including client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, and emotion-focused ideas. He often combines mindfulness and existential perspectives when people want help with meaning, motivation, or coping with life changes. Sessions can address grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, career stress, and health-related concerns. People also bring complex backgrounds such as adoption or caregiving stress, chronic illness, and attachment questions. Richard listens for patterns that keep causing pain and helps people try different ways of responding. He supports work on communication, boundaries, and coping skills. Sessions are set up collaboratively, with attention to what feels most helpful each week. He encourages people to notice progress in small steps and to adjust plans when needed. His goal is to empower clients so they can move toward a more satisfying, manageable life.