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- Client centered
- Systems focus
- Goal oriented
About Tricia
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Washington with 12 years of experience, Tricia Richards helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, trauma, ADHD, and related family issues. She uses a client-centered, goal-oriented systems approach that pays attention to how school, work, friends, and family interact with everyday struggles. Tricia asks what people want to change and focuses sessions around those goals.
Tricia began her career in community mental health across two regions of Washington. That work exposed her to a wide range of concerns, including abuse and neglect, reunification, and parenting difficulties. She draws on that background when a client's situation involves multiple systems or practical life stressors.
Her approach treats problems in context. Sessions look at relationships and outside influences as part of the work, not only individual symptoms. Tricia emphasizes practical tools and clear goals so people leave sessions with usable strategies.
Tricia earned a Bachelor of Science in Family Studies and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Central Washington University. She completed a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy at Seattle Pacific University and holds the LMFT credential.
Outside of practice, she is married and is a parent to boy/girl twins born in 2018. Her background in family studies and community mental health informs how she talks about parenting, family of origin issues, guilt and shame, and other family-related concerns.
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How evidence-based approaches guide online sessions
Tricia describes her work as client-centered and systems focused, which means she centers the client's goals and looks at relationships and environments that influence problems. A client-centered approach emphasizes hearing a person's concerns and shaping sessions around their priorities. This helps when someone needs to set clear goals and track progress.Systems-oriented work examines how family, school, work, and friends interact with a person's difficulties. This approach is useful for parenting challenges, family of origin issues, and problems that involve multiple people or roles in someone’s life. It leads to practical strategies that consider those surrounding influences.
Finding the right method is part of the work. Tricia will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice is revisited as progress is made so treatment stays aligned with what the client finds helpful.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around school or work, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, or let a person avoid travel. Licensed professionals adapt tools and pacing for remote meetings so sessions remain focused on concrete goals and usable skills.
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Areas of expertise
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, parenting difficulties, ADHD, self-esteem, anger, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include family of origin issues, guilt and shame, polyamory and women's issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered, goal-oriented systems approach. Sessions look at how school, work, family, and friends affect the issue and focus on practical tools.
How much experience does she have?
She has been doing therapy since 2014, which equates to 12 years of practice experience. Much of her background is in community mental health across Washington.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Washington state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a session?
To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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