Rick George , LICSW

Rick George, LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker), brings a decade of clinical experience to his work with people facing addictions, relationship challenges, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and a wide range of life transitions. He emphasizes a practical, collaborative approach that helps clients make sense of their histories, recognize how past experiences shape present behaviors, and develop concrete steps toward a more intentional life.

Using cognitive behavioral methods as a foundation, Rick blends solution-focused and psychodynamic ideas with a client-centered stance to tailor care to each person. He aims to create a setting where clients feel listened to and supported while they explore patterns, gain new perspectives, and practice different ways of responding. This approach helps clients make informed, grounded decisions and move toward goals that matter to them.

Rick works with issues that include addictions and process-related concerns, relationship and intimacy difficulties, parenting and family stress, sleep problems, career questions, and compassion fatigue among helping professionals. He also addresses less commonly discussed areas such as hoarding, hospice and end-of-life concerns, polyamory and non-monogamous relationships, and sexual process or sex addiction struggles.

Although he does not claim to have all the answers, Rick is committed to partnering with people who are ready to examine their experience, try new strategies, and chart a clearer path forward.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying the thoughts and habits that keep people stuck and developing practical strategies to change them. It is often used to address anxiety, depression, stress, sleep problems, and behavior patterns linked to addictions or mood regulation.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented method that helps people resolve mixed feelings about change. It is particularly useful when someone is ambivalent about making changes related to substance use, process addictions, or lifestyle shifts and wants support finding internal motivation.

Psychodynamic Therapy explores how past relationships and early experiences influence current patterns, helping people gain insight into recurring difficulties in relationships, intimacy, and emotional responses. This approach can complement more action-focused methods by deepening self-understanding.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic work. Rick approaches this collaboratively - assessing a person's needs, goals, and preferences and adjusting the plan over time so therapy stays relevant and effective. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine methods to fit each person's situation.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility: sessions can take place by video call or phone, and shorter exchanges can happen through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, bridge geographic gaps, and maintain continuity of care while working toward personal goals.