William Richert , LPC

William Richert is a licensed mental health professional with credentials across multiple states, including designation as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington and a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - in Oregon and Wyoming. He blends an accepting, client-centered stance with active coaching to offer both a space for processing and concrete tools for change. Clients say he balances patience and validation with practical techniques that help them feel better, perform better, and flourish.

He emphasizes Dialectical Behavior Therapy - DBT - alongside principles from positive psychology to support adults in improving relationships, increasing resilience after setbacks and trauma, and enhancing overall quality of life. William helps clients identify and build on their character strengths, cultivate more positive emotion, and deepen a sense of meaning and engagement in daily life. He also draws on concepts from interpersonal neurobiology to make skills for managing stress, emotions, addictions, and relationships more accessible by explaining how the brain and nervous system function.

William views growth as a process of creating opportunities and resources rather than only managing problems. His approach helps clients identify strengths, strengthen relationships, and improve how they relate to others and to themselves. He also integrates EMDR-informed methods to assist with processing disturbing memories and emotions when appropriate. Throughout treatment he prioritizes understanding the client's perspective, accepting them without judgment, and collaborating on goals, timing, and the pace of change.

How William Applies Therapeutic Approaches Online

William commonly integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into online work. DBT combines skills for managing emotions and relationships with strategies for accepting difficult experiences; it is often used to build distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and to improve daily functioning. William also incorporates Mindfulness Therapy, teaching simple attention and awareness practices that help clients notice thoughts and sensations without becoming overwhelmed - useful for anxiety, stress, and improving emotional balance.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. William collaborates with each person to determine which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as therapy progresses to support meaningful change.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow clients to engage from locations that work for them, fit sessions into busy schedules, and continue steady progress even when in-person visits are impractical. Licensed professionals can deliver the same core therapeutic work remotely, using these modalities to teach skills, provide coaching, and support resilience and recovery.