Brent Pritchard, LICSW

Washington · 7 years in practice

Brent Pritchard is a licensed clinical social worker in Washington who helps people facing depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and anger.

License and registration

LICSW, Washington: LW61123638 · expires December 2026
NPI: 1538524921 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 7
Languages: English

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.

About Brent

Brent Pritchard is a licensed clinical social worker in Washington who helps people facing depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and anger. He offers calm, direct support for everyday struggles like workplace stress, social anxiety, and trouble communicating with others. He uses short, clear sessions where clients can talk about what matters most to them.

Brent focuses on building self-compassion and sharper communication skills. Sessions aim to reduce isolation and help people handle hard feelings more effectively.

Background and approach

Brent draws on a mix of approaches including Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and cognitive behavioral tools. That variety lets him match methods to each person's situation and goals. Therapy often includes noticing emotional patterns, practicing new responses, and setting small achievable steps.

Many people meet him when they are dealing with major life changes, chronic illness, or complicated family dynamics. Brent also works with concerns such as attachment issues, substance use struggles, body image, and impulsivity. He frames problems in plain language and offers practical skills that can be used between sessions.

With seven years of experience and a Washington LICSW, Brent aims for a respectful, straightforward style. He collaborates with each person to set the pace and focus. The work is practical, grounded, and focused on real-life improvements.

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 Work Online

Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people notice and name their core emotions and how those feelings shape their responses. It can be useful for reducing isolation and improving how someone understands their emotional reactions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy encourages noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choosing actions that match personal values; it often helps with anxiety, chronic pain, and life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Brent uses a collaborative process to test methods and see what fits a person's needs and goals. He will talk through options, try different techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps most in real life.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to stay connected between sessions. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for deeper emotional work. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat and text-based messaging are available for brief check-ins, skill practice, or ongoing support between meetings. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around a busy life.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Brent address?

He helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and depression, plus related issues such as attachment, body image, chronic illness, and substance use challenges.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Sessions are collaborative and straightforward, focusing on emotional experience, practical skills, and improving communication in daily life.

How much clinical experience does he have?

Brent has seven years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of emotional and life concerns.

What credentials and region are listed?

He holds a Washington LICSW and practices from Washington state.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only.

What session formats are available?

Brent provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different needs.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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