- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Communication problems
About Rickey
Rickey McGregor is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington with 13 years of experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, career problems, depression, family issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and anger.
He uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). In sessions he helps people name strong emotions and look at how those feelings affect behavior and relationships. He also offers practical strategies to change thoughts and routines that keep problems going.
Rickey typically starts by listening to what matters most to the person in front of him. He helps identify patterns - for example, how fear of abandonment or codependency can shape reactions. Sessions focus on small, workable steps that a person can try between meetings.
He addresses a range of specific concerns such as communication problems, commitment issues, blended family stress, caregiver burnout, grief through hospice or end-of-life situations, and feelings of guilt or emptiness. Rickey also works with people coping after natural or human-caused disasters and those processing trauma and abuse.
Practical matters like career strain, fatherhood concerns, and divorce or separation are part of the work too. He combines emotion-focused exploration with CBT skill-building so people can practice new ways of responding when stressful moments come up.
How Rickey uses EFT and CBT in online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps by bringing attention to the emotions that drive behavior and relationship patterns. EFT focuses on naming feelings, tracking how they show up in interactions, and trying new ways of responding to restore trust and connection.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the thoughts and routines that keep problems going. CBT offers concrete skills for changing unhelpful thinking, reducing avoidance, and building small habits that improve mood and functioning.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Rickey will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and the types of strategies that feel most useful. Together they decide whether more emotion-focused work, skill-building, or a mix of both makes sense.
Session formats are not specified in the profile, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into everyday life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a busy day, or reducing the need to be on camera. Those practical benefits can help people keep momentum between meetings while working on emotional patterns and thought changes.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He helps with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, career difficulties, depression, family problems, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and anger.
What therapeutic approaches does he use?
He uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) together to address feelings and thought patterns.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 13 years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in his profile.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in Washington.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with clients outside the United States?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process of working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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