- Systems approach
- Goal oriented
- Practical tools
About Tricia
Tricia Richards is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Washington with 12 years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship issues, parenting challenges, and the effects of trauma and abuse. Her work also covers self-esteem, family and family-of-origin problems, coping with life changes, ADHD, guilt and shame, polyamory and women’s issues.
She began in community mental health in two regions of Washington. That work gave her hands-on experience with a wide range of concerns, from reunification and abuse or neglect to everyday struggles at school, work, and home. She uses a systems perspective - looking at how family, work, school, and social networks affect what’s happening now.
Her approach is client-centered and goal-oriented. She believes people do the best they can with the resources they have and often benefit from practical tools. Sessions focus on agreed goals and on small, workable changes that fit a person’s real life and commitments.
Tricia holds a Bachelor of Science in Family Studies and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Central Washington University. She earned a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Seattle Pacific University. These degrees shaped her focus on family systems and relationships.
Outside work she is married and became a parent to twins in 2018. She draws on years of direct practice in community settings to help clients name priorities and try different strategies for handling anger, stress, and relationship strain.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Tricia works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize relationships and real-world problems. A systems approach looks at how family, work, school, and friendships shape feelings and behavior; it helps when anger or stress is tied to other people or roles. A client-centered, goal-oriented method focuses sessions on what the client wants to change and on practical skills to get there; this is useful for managing temper, improving communication, or handling workplace frustration.Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist and client review needs, goals, and preferences and then try methods that fit day-to-day life. If a method isn’t helping, they adjust the plan together rather than sticking to one rigid route.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, since formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that is helpful. It also allows people to continue work with a licensed professional from a location that suits them, while focusing on concrete skills for anger, parenting, relationships, and coping with life changes.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger alongside anxiety, stress, relationship conflict, parenting strain, and family problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered, goal-oriented systems approach that looks at family, work, and school influences and focuses on practical tools.
How long has she been practicing?
She has been doing therapy since 2014, bringing 12 years of experience in community mental health and clinical practice.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMFT licensed in Washington and practices with experience in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.