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Ricky Sullivan-Hurt
Ricky Sullivan-Hurt, MA, LMHC, SUDP, BC-TMH, is a dedicated mental health professional with a rich background in clinical counseling. He holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Gonzaga University and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Whitworth University. Ricky is also a licensed Mental Health Counselor and a certified Substance Use Disorder Professional in Washington State. He specializes in working with adolescents and adults, integrating Cognitive-Interpersonal and Existential approaches with evidence-based practices. Ricky is committed to creating a collaborative, genuine, and safe therapeutic environment where clients feel heard and supported. His experience spans a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, addiction, and more. He also has a deep understanding of working with diverse populations, including Native American communities and individuals from various cultural and religious backgrounds.
🌳Credentials:
Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Gonzaga University)
Bachelor’s degree in Psychology (Whitworth University)
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of Washington
Certified Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) in Washington State
Board Certified Telemental Health Provider (BC-TMH)
🌳Experience:
Extensive experience working with adolescents and adults in mental health counseling
Specializes in treating depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, trauma, relationship issues, and more
Expertise in addiction counseling and substance use treatment
Worked with individuals across diverse age groups, including teens, young adults, middle-aged adults, and seniors
Gottman Method certified couple’s therapist
Experience in culturally sensitive counseling, including working with Native American populations and using language interpreters
Provides individual therapy and works collaboratively with clients to achieve their personal goals
🌳Skills:
Proficient in Cognitive-Interpersonal and Existential therapeutic approaches
Utilizes a range of evidence-based practices tailored to individual needs
Strong focus on building genuine, trusting therapeutic relationships
Expertise in treating a wide array of mental health conditions, including trauma, grief, psychosis, and more
Skilled in offering coping strategies, psychoeducation, and behavioral interventions
- Culturally competent, with experience working across a variety of religious and cultural backgrounds
Making the decision to find a therapist is one of the most vulnerable decisions that a person can make when seeking help. Inside us all are thoughts and feelings that, over time, mold the story of our lives and who we are. Some thoughts and feelings are hidden and some are shared. Some are helpful and some are the root of pain. Mental health therapy is far more than coming to a place to talk. It allows another party into our inner world to assist in providing science-based support and skills but most importantly, a relationship that is open to you being exactly who you are.
It is my ultimate goal to help provide a safe place for you in developing such a therapeutic relationship. Secondary to this I hope to offer assistance in developing coping skills, providing education and working in a collaborative fashion toward your goals. In my time as a therapist I have had the pleasure to build an alliance with a variety of people ranging from those in intensive inpatient treatment to meeting only a few times. Depression, anxiety, bipolar, relationship issues, LGBTQ+ issues, personality difficulties, trauma and PTSD, suicide, cultural and spiritual issues, grief and loss, psychosis, difficulties related to medical issues among other obstacles are all quite familiar to what I can help with. I am also a substance use professional (formerly known as a chemical dependency professional) and specialize in treating addictions of all kinds as well. I have extensive experience in helping teens and young adults with challenges related to mental health and personal development. I also have recently gained a wealth of experience in meeting with middle aged and late adult age ranges. I am also a Gottman method couple’s therapist. Cultural specialization includes working heavily with Native American populations in a traditional manner, use of language interpreters in session and also people from a variety of faith and religious backgrounds.
It is my greatest joy in life to come along side people who are hurting and offer help as they write their story in a healthy and fulfilling way. If I may be of help please welcome yourself to call.
Ricky Sullivan-Hurt
Phone: (509) 720-7424
Email: Ricky@livelightcounseling.com
Credentials: MA, LMHC, SUDP, BC-TMH
Pronouns: He/Him
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