Therapist profile
Rick Clements, LCSW
Utah
LCSW - Anger and Relationship concerns
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Utah / 261856-3501
- NPI1598969461
- Experience25 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationUtah
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Parenting support
About Rick
Rick Clements is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 25 years of experience. He focuses on practical, everyday problems like stress, anxiety, anger, relationship strain, grief, parenting concerns, addictions, and changes in life circumstances. Rick speaks English and works with people who want straightforward help for what is getting in the way of living better.
He starts by getting to know each person and naming the challenges that matter most. Rick uses tools and concrete strategies to address those problems rather than long lectures. Sessions include regular check-ins so progress can be measured and plans adjusted as needed.
Rick sees the role of past events, attachment patterns, and family of origin issues when relevant. He also helps with fatherhood issues, adoption and foster care concerns, and intimacy-related struggles. Practical coaching for career questions and life purpose is part of his work when clients want it.
When anger shows up as snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, or simmering resentment, Rick helps people identify triggers and practice alternative responses. He combines discussion with skills practice so new behaviors can be tested in real life.
People who come for help can expect clear goals, specific tools, and ongoing review of how those tools are working. He accepts international clients and uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How evidence-based techniques translate to online work
Rick uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills and behavior change. One helpful approach is skills training that teaches specific ways to notice triggers, manage strong feelings, and try different responses in relationships. This approach is practical for anger, anxiety, and stress because it breaks things into simple steps to practice.Another common emphasis is cognitive work that looks at how thoughts influence mood and behavior. That work helps people test beliefs that fuel resentment or shame, and then try alternative ways of thinking that reduce reactivity and improve decisions.
Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review needs, goals, and preferences and then try methods that fit. Progress is checked regularly and the plan changes when needed so the work stays relevant.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove travel time so appointments are simpler to keep. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework for remote sessions so people practice skills between meetings.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Utah
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, relationship strain, grief, parenting, addictions, and related life changes.
How does he approach therapy?
He focuses on getting to know you, naming the main challenges, and teaching concrete tools with regular check-ins to track progress.
How many years has he practiced?
He has 25 years of clinical experience working with a wide variety of people and concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in Utah and practices from that region.
Does he work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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