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Therapist in Hillsboro, Oregon Rick Ralston, Therapist

Gender Identity: Male

Ages Served: 18-75+

Appointments: In-office and Online

Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans

Rick Ralston, Therapist

Rick Ralston, MSW, LCSW

Specializes In:

Depression/feeling down
Self-esteem
Sexual trauma
Trauma & PTSD
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Rick is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who received his Masters in Social Work (MSW) from Portland State University and his BS in Sociology and Psychology from Oregon State University. He has over 30 years of experience working in community mental health, outpatient counseling, an employee assistance program (EAP) and in behavioral health services in healthcare. Rick’s framework for counseling is solution-focused, cognitive-behavioral and systems. Using a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach, he will assist you with looking at real life problems and your present functioning while still understanding and addressing past experiences that might be impacting your everyday life.

Types of Care & Ages Served

Areas of Focus

Individual Therapy

Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.

  • Depression/feeling down
  • Self-esteem
  • Sexual trauma
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • ADHD
  • Aging
  • Anger issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attention & focus
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body image
  • Bullying or harassment
  • Career & relationships (mid-life)
  • Career & work issues
  • Chronic pain-related issues
  • Conditions caused by stress
  • Detachment/disconnection
  • Dissociative disorders
  • Domestic violence & abuse
  • Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
  • Early adulthood: Starting college or career
  • Eating issues: binging
  • Emotional abuse
  • Empty nesters
  • End-of-life challenges
  • Ethnic identity
  • First responder stress
  • Gambling
  • General relationship issues
  • Grief & loss
  • Hair pulling & skin picking
  • Hoarding
  • Intense mood changes
  • Marital stress or divorce
  • Men's health/issues
  • Military & veteran
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • Other addictive behaviors
  • Panic attacks
  • Parenthood
  • Phobias
  • Pornography/sexual behaviors
  • Premarital counseling
  • Racial identity
  • Religion & spirituality
  • Retirement
  • Self-injury or cutting
  • Sleep issues or insomnia
  • Social injustice
  • Social skills & communication
  • Sports performance
  • Stress from ongoing health issues
  • Stress management
  • Unhealthy eating habits
  • Video game/internet

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Portland State University

FAQs

Please call us at 503-439-9531 to schedule an appointment with Rick Ralston.

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See what our patients are saying about Rick Ralston

I have met with Rick for a number of years. He was always listening and encouraging. Along with others he was a great helping me move on to the next stage in my life. I have a tendency to get over committed. Rick picked up on my strong faith and commitment to serve others. He helped me in setting boundaries and still serving others. He shared a great resouce with me "What Does God Have Say About REST?" He was and is a great therapist and counselor!!
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John K.

John K.

Mar 20, 2026
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My time was explained to me before so I knew what to expect. From beginning to end, I was given detail or explanation of things I need clarification on without hesitation on his end. Very calm and comfortable experience. I feel heard, seen and understood I left my appointment with all questions answered and concerns acknowledged One of my best appointments in the mental health
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June Sugars R.

June Sugars R.

Jan 20, 2025
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Laura at the front desk is always so nice. She knows the software, she books the appointments easily, she’s very patient and very kind.
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Holly o.

Holly o.

Aug 12, 2025
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Choosing a counselor is a tricky thing. Rick is good guy with lots of empathy who can help you figure out a few things.
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Kate M.

Kate M.

Jan 06, 2025
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I’m always able to book a session when I need to and Rick is a great counselor
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Holly B.

Holly B.

Nov 06, 2025
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Great staff. Tremendous help.
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Joe M.

Joe M.

Dec 04, 2024
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