- Systems approach
- Goal focused work
- Family of origin
About Tricia
Tricia Richards is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Washington with 12 years of clinical experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, ADHD, anger, and issues around self-esteem and life changes. Tricia also helps clients address family of origin concerns, family problems, polyamory and non-monogamous relationship questions, women’s issues, and feelings of guilt and shame.
She began her career in community mental health in two regions of Washington. That work exposed her to many different concerns and life circumstances. She uses a client-centered, goal-oriented systems approach, which means she helps people set concrete goals and looks at how school, work, family, and friends affect those goals.
In sessions she treats clients as resourceful people who sometimes need additional tools. She and the client define what success looks like and focus on practical steps to get there. She pays attention to the relationships and systems that influence a person’s stress and behavior.
Tricia earned a Bachelor of Science in Family Studies and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Central Washington University. She completed her master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Seattle Pacific University and has practiced since 2014.
She lives with her spouse and their twins, and draws on both community work and clinical experience when supporting people through life transitions and complex family dynamics.
How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions
Tricia describes her work as client-centered and goal-oriented within a systems framework. Client-centered work focuses on the person’s own goals and priorities, using conversation to identify what matters most and what to change. A systems approach looks beyond the individual to see how family, school, work, and friends shape behavior and stress, which helps when concerns involve relationships or family patterns.She also emphasizes practical tools and goal planning. That means sessions often include setting specific steps, trying new approaches between meetings, and checking progress. This approach can be useful for stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, relationship concerns, and managing feelings like guilt and shame.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose which methods to try based on the client’s needs, goals, and preferences rather than assuming a single path fit everyone.
Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove travel time. They also let clients work with licensed professionals from their own region while keeping appointments to match day-to-day life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to guilt and shame?
She lists guilt and shame among her additional focus areas and helps people who carry these feelings alongside family, relationship, or parenting concerns.
How does she approach therapy in sessions?
Her style is client-centered and goal-oriented with a systems lens. She helps clients set clear goals and looks at how work, school, family, and friends affect those goals.
What is her professional background and years of experience?
She has worked in community mental health in two areas of Washington and has practiced therapy since 2014, for a total of 12 years of experience.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the state of Washington and practices from Washington.
Does she see clients in languages other than English?
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 and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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