- Years in practice
- 12
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- Washington
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Family conflicts
- Focus
- Anger management
About Tricia
Tricia Richards is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Washington. She draws on 12 years of clinical experience to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and parenting challenges. Her approach is practical and goal-focused, aimed at giving people tools they can use right away.
Tricia began her career in community mental health across two regions of Washington. That work exposed her to a wide range of life situations, including abuse and neglect, reunification, loss, and other family difficulties.
Background and approach
Those early roles shaped how she thinks about therapy and the kinds of supports she offers. She uses a systems mindset, looking at how school, work, family, and friends affect day-to-day life. Sessions center on client-defined goals and clear steps to reach them.
Tricia believes most people are doing their best and that targeted skills can shift patterns over time. Tricia earned a Bachelor of Science in Family Studies and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Central Washington University. She completed a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Seattle Pacific University.
Tricia holds the LMFT credential in Washington. She combines practical skill-building with steady encouragement. Typical work includes helping people cope with life changes, address family of origin issues, manage guilt and shame, and navigate relationship styles including polyamory and non-monogamy.
Parents looking for straightforward support around parenting and family stress will find direct, focused sessions. Outside of work she is married and is a parent to twins. That personal perspective informs her practical stance and warm but goal-oriented style.
What Tricia works with
Everything Tricia lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Tricia helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Women's issues
How evidence-based techniques translate to online care
Tricia draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach she uses emphasizes a systems view, looking at how work, school, friends, and family shape behavior and stress. That perspective helps identify where to try small, concrete changes that can improve daily life.An additional approach centers on goal-focused skills training. Sessions teach specific strategies for managing anxiety, anger, parenting challenges, and life transitions so clients leave with tools to use between appointments. This method fits well with short, focused online sessions and follow-up messaging.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Tricia works with clients to set goals and then tests techniques to see what fits. She adjusts methods over time based on what helps the person meet their priorities and handle real-world demands.
Online therapy offers practical benefits for this kind of work. Video calls allow for face-to-face conversation and shared visual materials. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, tracking progress, or getting tools between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy family and work schedules while keeping focus on clear goals and skills.
Questions people ask about Tricia
What concerns does Tricia commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and family problems, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, ADHD, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and women's issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a client-centered, goal-oriented approach with a systems perspective. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical tools that fit the client’s daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has been providing therapy since 2014, giving her roughly 12 years of experience in clinical settings.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, practicing in Washington.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats does she offer?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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