Frederick Westby

Hi, I’m Rick. If you’re here, you’ve already taken one of the hardest steps—reaching out. Life can feel heavy, confusing, or stuck at times, and therapy is a place to slow down, breathe, and find your footing again.

My work focuses on helping people rebuild trust in themselves and in the life they want to live. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, addiction, relationship struggles, or a sense that “something needs to change,” I help you identify what matters most and move toward it with clarity and courage.

Clients often describe my style as grounded, straightforward, and compassionate. I believe in honest conversations, practical tools, and a good sense of humor when things get tough. Together, we’ll look at the patterns that keep you stuck, strengthen your ability to respond instead of react, and build a more authentic, values-based way of living.

If you’re ready to do real work in a supportive space—one that balances challenge and encouragement—I’d be honored to walk alongside you.

I am big on meeting people where they are at and seeing how we can moved forward in a valued direction.

I believe in unconditional positive regard, complete acceptance of whatever our situation is tends to enhance the growth process.

I am an eclectic therapist, pulling from many modalities to serve people struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, general life dissatisfaction.

We all need an open, accepting, welcoming ear.

Our first session tends to be a get-to-know-you sorting out of strengths, needs, concerns, where we're feeling each other out for fit, and developing a plan of action.