Rick Schultz, LMFT
Location: Clackamas Clinic
Credentials: MA - Argosy University American School of Professional Psychology, Orange, CA
Internships: Glen Roberts Child Study Center - Verdugo Mental Health, Glendale, CA
“In order for treatment to be successful it is crucial that patients are comfortable, feel understood, and share in the goals of the therapist. There must be a mutual commitment to the process and the effort required to explore. I offer a personalized and adaptable approach to fit your needs as patient’s/families/supervisees and I am steadfast in my commitment to help facilitate positive change.”
About Rick
Rick is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has been practicing for about 13 years. He has provided clinical supervision for 7 years, for both graduate students and post-graduate therapists working towards licensure.
Rick is originally from Coos Bay/North Bend, Oregon where he grew up and went to high school. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Oregon. Rick is returning to Oregon after 10 years in Southern California where he obtained his Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Argosy University/American School of Professional Psychology. He worked as a community mental health clinician and supervisor, as well as running a part-time private practice.
Rick is passionate about the work he does in helping assist children and families and thankful to now have that opportunity at Clackamas & Oregon Pediatrics in their Behavioral Health Department.
Fun Facts
Loves Papusa
Loves Outdoors
Loves Vinyl Music
Favorite childhood memory…
Camping trips at Diamond Lake with my family; fishing, biking, and hiking together.
My approach to care
In my roles as both a therapist and clinical supervisor, I utilize a primarily psychodynamic approach, which looks past the surface level of issues and aims to provide understanding and resolution to generate long term change. Working in this way helps to connect our past experiences and relationships with the thoughts and decisions we make in the present, building a greater sense of control and stability. I also incorporate several other theoretical models and interventions in order to adapt treatment/clinical supervisionto best serve my patients and supervisees, always remaining flexible. This may involve more concrete exercises within the context of cognitive-behavioral therapy and solution-focused therapy or more philosophical approaches, such as mindfulness. Developing an awareness and insight into your thoughts and decision making (and that of your children) is key to unlocking the potential for fulfillment and life satisfaction; removing barriers and burdens to provide a pathway to become more attuned and in control of your lives. I work very hard to continue advancing my expertise withevidence-based treatment. I have received ongoing specialized training in trauma focused treatment, family therapy, and psychoanalytic/psychodynamic psychotherapy.
In my spare time…
I love to Support Duck athletics, fish, camp, listen to vinyl, and watch independent films. I also enjoy the outdoors.