- Anger and emotion regulation
- Cognitive behavioral methods
- Mindfulness and ACT
About Ruifeng
Dr. Ruifeng (Richard) Cui is a clinical psychologist licensed in West Virginia with a PhD in clinical psychology and seven years of experience. He works with adults on common problems such as anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, stress, and anger. He also helps with career concerns, self-esteem, parenting strains, and life transitions.
Richard keeps sessions straightforward and practical. He starts by helping people name the problem they want to address. Then he supports them as they test small, doable changes. Sessions include discussion, skill practice, and planning steps to try between meetings.
His work draws on several evidence-based approaches. He uses cognitive behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He brings in mindfulness and acceptance strategies to reduce getting stuck on painful feelings. He also uses client-centered ways of listening and DBT techniques when emotion regulation is a focus.
People often come to him for anger and relationship-related frustration, trouble sleeping from worry, or career and life-change stress. He also addresses longer-running patterns such as obsessive thinking, panic symptoms, and mood disorders. Immigration, multicultural concerns, and caregiver stress are listed among his additional areas of focus.
Sessions are aimed at concrete progress rather than labels. Richard encourages small experiments and clear steps so people can test what helps. To start, he asks people to identify one or two practical goals and then builds from there.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to values-based actions. It can assist when anger or avoidance gets in the way of everyday goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going and introduces concrete skills to change them. This approach is often used for anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention and grounding practices to reduce reactivity and rumination, which can be useful when anger or stress feels overwhelming.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and what they prefer to try. That might mean combining ACT, CBT, and mindfulness techniques across sessions and adjusting as progress is reviewed.
Confirm the current session formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life and can support regular check-ins and skill practice between meetings. Some people prefer shorter check-ins when their schedule is tight, while others use full sessions for learning strategies and role play. Ask about session length and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire so arrangements match daily routines.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
West Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, sleeping problems, depression, anger, relationship issues, self-esteem, career concerns, and related areas listed in his profile.
How would he approach anger or temper problems?
He focuses on identifying the specific situations that trigger anger, teaching emotion regulation skills, and testing small behavioral changes to reduce conflict and buildup of resentment.
What is his background and experience?
He holds a PhD in clinical psychology and has seven years of clinical experience helping adults with mood, anxiety, sleep, and adjustment concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is listed as WV Psychologist 1326 and practices in West Virginia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.