Brent Pritchard, LICSW

Therapist in Washington

Brent Pritchard is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people handle depression, anxiety, trauma, and the stress of life changes.

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Licensed inWashington
LicenseLW61123638
NPI 1538524921
Experience7+ years
LanguagesEnglish

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About Brent

Brent Pritchard is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people handle depression, anxiety, trauma, and the stress of life changes. He focuses on clear, practical support so clients can start feeling steadier and more able to cope. He creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through difficult experiences.

Brent listens for patterns that keep someone stuck, then works with them to try new responses. Sessions aim to build self-compassion and better communication skills that carry into daily life.

Background and approach

Brent uses a mix of approaches matched to each person's needs. That can include attachment-based ideas about early bonds, cognitive tools for changing unhelpful thoughts, and skills from acceptance-based therapies to tolerate strong feelings. He explains tools plainly and practices them together in session so clients can use them later on their own.

Clients often bring grief, anger, isolation, or struggles with chronic illness and pain. Brent also addresses body image, addiction concerns, and parenting-related stress such as fatherhood issues and fertility worries. He helps people break patterns of shame, impulsivity, and social withdrawal.

With seven years of clinical experience in Washington, Brent brings steady, practical guidance. He works collaboratively to set goals and adjust the approach as needs change, focusing on what helps in everyday life.

Credentials

LICSW (Washington): License LW61123638 · expires December 2026
NPI: 1538524921 · national provider identifier

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Brent lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Anger management
Depression
Attachment issues
Body image
Cancer
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Communication problems
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Drug and alcohol addiction
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Fertility issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Brent names

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Online support

How Brent’s approaches translate to online care

Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationships shape current feelings and expectations. Online sessions use conversation and guided reflection to notice those patterns and try new responses that feel safer and more connected. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, teaches people to notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and to act in ways that match personal values; online sessions include exercises and short practices to build that willingness. Client-centered therapy emphasizes understanding and empathy; in remote sessions the therapist listens deeply and follows the client’s pace so people feel heard and understood.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Brent collaborates with each person to choose strategies that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Over time he adjusts techniques based on what helps most, so therapy stays practical and relevant.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and practicing skills together. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in fits the day. Live chat and text messaging let clients share updates between sessions or use a brief check-in when typing is more convenient. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while using the approaches that work best.

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Frequently asked

What concerns does Brent commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, and anger, along with related issues like attachment concerns, body image, chronic illness, addiction, and communication problems.

What is his therapeutic style like?

His style is collaborative and practical, combining listening with hands-on skills training from approaches such as attachment-based work, ACT, CBT, and DBT.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has seven years of experience providing therapy to people facing a range of emotional and life challenges.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds a LICSW credential and practices in Washington state under the listing WA LICSW.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients connect with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

He meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How does the cost and start process work?

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