- CBT methods
- EFT for attachment
- Career and self esteem
About Rickey
Rickey McGregor is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington with 13 years of professional experience. He works with young adults and others who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, career concerns, and depression. He also assists people facing family or intimacy-related problems and those affected by trauma or abuse.
Rickey takes a straightforward approach in sessions. He uses conversation and practical techniques to help people name what is wrong and try new ways of responding. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy are part of his approach, and he applies them to problems like anxiety, low mood, and conflict with others.
Sessions focus on clear goals and manageable steps. He helps people break down bigger problems into small, workable changes. That can mean practicing new communication skills, testing unhelpful thoughts, or working through painful feelings about relationships and attachment.
He has experience with a range of related concerns such as abandonment, codependency, commitment and communication problems, blended family issues, caregiver stress, and fatherhood matters. He also works with grief, guilt, forgiveness, and end-of-life caregiving topics.
Rickey expects to adapt the way he works to fit each person's situation. New clients are asked to complete a short questionnaire to begin, and sessions are scheduled after that matching step. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How CBT and EFT inform online sessions
CBT focuses on the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. In practice this often means identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, testing them with real-world experiments, and practicing new responses to reduce anxiety or low mood. EFT focuses on emotions and attachment in relationships. It helps people notice patterns in how they react in close relationships and try new ways of connecting with important others.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Rickey will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and together they will pick methods that fit. That may mean using CBT techniques for anxiety and mood, and bringing in EFT when relationship and intimacy patterns are the main issue.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They can also let someone choose not to use video if that helps them focus, or keep appointments that otherwise would be missed due to work or school commitments.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, career questions, and depression. He also addresses family problems, trauma and intimacy-related concerns.
How would he work with someone feeling lost after university?
He uses conversation plus practical techniques to set goals and try small changes. That can include testing unhelpful thoughts and planning next steps for work or study.
What is his professional background?
He has 13 years of professional experience in counseling and mental health work. That experience includes helping people with relationship and career stress.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in Washington. His practice is located in Washington state.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted. Please plan to work with a provider licensed for your location.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know whether phone or video sessions are available.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Pricing details are provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a first session.
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