William Richert , LPC

William Richert is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington state and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oregon and Wyoming. He blends acceptance with practical coaching, offering a therapeutic style that makes room for talking things through while also introducing concrete tools and techniques to help clients feel better, perform better, and flourish.

He often uses elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Positive Psychology to help adults strengthen relationships, improve quality of life, and increase resilience after setbacks or trauma. His work encourages clients to discover and use their unique character strengths, to invite more positive emotion into daily life, and to deepen a sense of meaning and engagement.

William believes change grows from creating opportunities and resources as much as from managing problems. Treatment focuses on identifying and building strengths, improving the ways people relate to others and to themselves, and cultivating skills that transfer into everyday life. He emphasizes that what a person practices outside sessions is as important to progress as the work done together.

His approach is informed by DBT principles that combine the technology of change with mindful awareness, by interventions from Positive Psychology, by explanations drawn from interpersonal neurobiology about how the brain and nervous system shape experience, and by EMDR techniques that assist safe processing of distressing memories. He is committed to understanding each person s perspective, listening for their priorities, accepting them without judgment, and supporting their goals, timing, and pace for change.

Applying DBT, CBT, and Mindfulness in Online Care

William integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and mindfulness-based techniques into online sessions to address stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, and life transitions. DBT combines skills for change with practices that build awareness and emotional regulation - useful for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and mood concerns. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment attention and acceptance skills that help people respond more skillfully to stress and to cultivate calmer, steadier awareness.

Finding the right blend of these approaches is part of the therapeutic process. William works collaboratively with clients to identify goals, test techniques, and adjust strategies so that treatment aligns with each person s needs, preferences, and life context. This collaborative process helps determine which methods are most helpful over time.

Online therapy with a licensed professional offers flexible options - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - so people can access support around work, family, or other commitments. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice skills between sessions, and fit therapy into a busy life while working together toward meaningful change.