Hi! My name is Rick Westby.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Coeur d Alene, ID, also licensed in the great state of Arizona.
Our son and I own a private practice in Coeur d Alene, with another branch office in the Silver Valley of North Idaho. I previously operated a private counseling practice in Maricopa, AZ, serving all manner of folks, from youth to elderly, male and female, court or self referred. I work with relationship difficulties, parenting, blended families, addiction, anxiety, depression, and that general sense of "I don't know what's going on with me."
I believe nobody is broken and tend to focus far more on solutions than problems. I'm told I have a pleasant, laid back demeanor. I find its helpful to look at our troubles with hope and humor and, focused on solution, brainstorm your values and goals and craft a plan together that leads to where you want to go. Life seems somewhat challenging at times; if we remember occasional life difficulty is part of the journey, we can be at peace and find contentment even when things aren't going our way.
I have master's degrees in Professional Counseling and Addiction Counseling from Grand Canyon University, as well as a bachelor's degree in criminal justice. I came to this profession later in life after a lot of years in sales and hospitality, and some time far less focused on career than on parenting. I have personal experience and perspective on many of the curve balls life tosses our way, including marriage and divorce, addiction, blended families, adoption, and career change.
If you are ready for help getting past a hurdle in life, or navigating the pathway to peace, I'd be honored to spend whatever time and effort it takes to help move forward, in your valued direction.
Lets have a healing conversation.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Depression
AZ LPC LPC-18664
ID LCPC LCPC-8676
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Rick is a real guy. And knows real issues and seems to always be able to relate. I look forward to my time knowing that it is taken seriously and treated as such.
Written on Jun 10, 2021 after therapy with Frederick for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues
Rick is SO great & sooooooooooo helpful. He helps me A .
LOT
Written on Jun 09, 2021 after therapy with Frederick for 2 months on issues concerning addictions, and trauma and abuse
I was in a hard place a year ago when I started therapy with Fredrick Westby. His practical support and non judgemental approach really made all the difference in my opinion about therapy. Today, I'm in a much better place. I cannot say enough.
Written on Mar 12, 2021 after therapy with Frederick for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Frederick is amazing! He asks great questions to help me better understand myself and why I respond/behave how I do.
Written on Dec 02, 2020 after therapy with Frederick for 9 months on issues concerning coping with life changes
Our first contact with Mr. Westby was great. I felt like we had a bond from the beginning. We are still in the beginning phase of everything, but so far I feel really good having him as my counselor.
Written on Sep 29, 2020 after therapy with Frederick for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues
Rick is kind and full of wise words. He listened very intently and understood me easily. Having someone listen without judgement helped gain new perspectives on my anxieties.
Written on Sep 22, 2020 after therapy with Frederick for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety