Therapist profile
Rickey McGregor, LMHC
Washington
LMHC - Stress and Relationship Concerns
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- Credentials
- LMHC
- License
- LMHC, Washington / LH60608026
- NPI
- 1720572902
- Experience
- 13 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Washington
About
- CBT methods
- EFT focus
- Codependency support
About Rickey
Rickey McGregor is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington with 13 years of experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship trouble, low self-esteem, career challenges, depression, family conflict, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, and anger.
Rickey focuses on practical, talk-based work. He listens to the immediate problem and helps people try small changes that can ease daily life. Sessions commonly include setting goals, noticing unhelpful thinking patterns, and practicing new ways of responding to others.
He relies on approaches that encourage clear emotional work and skill building. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot and shift thoughts and behaviors that get in the way. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is used to name what people feel and to clarify needs underneath difficult interactions.
People contact him about codependency, abandonment fears, blended family issues, caregiver stress, commitment and communication problems, and coping after loss or disaster. He also works with people facing divorce, fatherhood challenges, guilt and shame, and end-of-life related concerns.
In sessions Rickey aims to be direct and practical. He helps clients set concrete steps and tests whether those steps move things forward. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session where goals and next steps are discussed.
How sessions work
How Rickey uses CBT and EFT in remote sessions
Rickey uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice and change the thoughts and actions that keep problems going. CBT sessions often include identifying unhelpful thoughts, testing their accuracy, and practicing small behavioral experiments to see if new choices feel better. Emotionally-Focused Therapy is used to name underlying emotions and to clarify what a person really needs in relationships. EFT work focuses on recognizing emotional responses and learning new ways to express needs without escalating conflict.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. He discusses goals, tries straightforward techniques, and checks in to see what helps. If one method doesn’t fit, he adapts the plan based on what the client reports and how their situation changes over time.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make fitting therapy into a busy life easier, for example by removing travel time or allowing a shorter check-in during a break. It can also let people choose whether to be on camera or not, or to schedule conversations at times that suit caregiving or work commitments. Licensed professionals can use these options to keep progress moving while fitting therapy into everyday routines.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, low self-esteem, career stress, depression, family issues, trauma and intimacy-related concerns.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
His approach is practical and talk-based, focusing on setting goals, changing unhelpful thoughts, and practicing new behaviors in daily life.
How much experience does he have?
He has 13 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of emotional and relational issues.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LMHC licensed in Washington and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to discuss goals and next steps.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.