Tricia Richards, LMFT
Goal-focused therapy for individuals and families
- Client centered support
- Systems based perspective
- Tools for life changes
About Tricia Richards
Her work is client-centered and goal-oriented, grounded in a systems perspective that considers how different parts of life connect, including school, work, family, and friendships. Tricia is guided by the belief that people do the best they can with the tools they have, and that progress often comes from building new skills and supports. She collaborates with clients to identify clear goals and then focuses therapy around those priorities while keeping the larger context in view.
Tricia earned a Bachelor of Science in Family Studies and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Central Washington University, and later completed a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Seattle Pacific University. She has been providing therapy since 2014 and brings both professional training and lived experience as a spouse and parent into her work.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Tricia Richards have?
Tricia Richards has 12 years of experience.
Is Tricia Richards a licensed therapist?
Yes. Tricia Richards is an LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) and is licensed in Washington (WA LMFT LF 60808483).
In which languages does Tricia Richards provide therapy?
Tricia Richards provides therapy in English.
Where is Tricia Richards located?
Tricia Richards is located in Washington.
How can I work with Tricia Richards as my therapist?
You can work with Tricia Richards through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Tricia Richards work with international clients?
No. Tricia Richards does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Tricia Richards cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Evidence-Based Support, Made Flexible Online
Tricia Richards uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a systems-focused lens to help clients look at how relationships, routines, and responsibilities influence emotional wellbeing. A systems approach can be especially helpful when concerns like stress, parenting challenges, relationship conflict, or family-of-origin patterns feel intertwined with day-to-day life.Her client-centered style keeps sessions grounded in what matters most to the client. Together, therapist and client identify clear goals and then build practical tools to support progress, whether the focus is anxiety, depression, anger, self-esteem, coping with life changes, or navigating family problems and guilt or shame.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Tricia works collaboratively, adjusting the focus over time based on the client’s needs, goals, and preferences, and taking into account the different systems at play, like work, school, family, and friendships.
Online therapy makes it easier to get consistent support in a way that fits real schedules. Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexible options for staying engaged between sessions and choosing the format that feels most comfortable.