Rick George , LICSW

Rick George is an experienced therapist who helps people make sense of their past, change unhelpful behaviors, and build a clearer path forward. He approaches therapy as a collaborative process, guiding clients to explore their history, identify patterns, and develop practical strategies for change. Rick emphasizes creating an environment where people feel heard, understood, and supported as they make well-grounded decisions about their lives.

His work is grounded in cognitive behavioral methods, which focus on recognizing and shifting thought and behavior patterns, and is complemented by solution-focused, client-centered, and psychodynamic approaches. This combination allows him to address immediate concerns while also exploring deeper personal dynamics that contribute to recurring difficulties. Rick draws on these methods to support a wide range of concerns, from mood and anxiety to relationship and addiction issues.

Rick holds the LICSW credential, which stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, and he applies that training to help clients untangle complex experiences and gain new insights. He aims to support people in developing practical tools and clearer self-understanding so they can move forward with greater confidence and direction.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Rick often uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which helps clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. This approach is practical and skills-focused, and it can be helpful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and many stress-related concerns.

He also draws on motivational interviewing, a collaborative, nonjudgmental method that helps people resolve ambivalence and strengthen motivation for change. This is especially useful for addictions, behavior change efforts, and situations where commitment to action is a key goal.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. As a licensed professional, Rick works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and he adapts techniques over time based on what is most helpful.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, manage long-distance needs, and maintain continuity of care. These options allow therapists and clients to focus on progress and practical steps forward without sacrificing accessibility.