Couples
The goal is to be more in synch with each other
Rick works with many different kinds of couples, but has special expertise in working with male couples, a skill not often encountered in clinical milieus. His interactive style of doing therapy when more than one person is in the room has enabled him to be a good mediator and active participant as couples explore their relationship with each other.
Being himself gay, he has learned to deal with the special relationship issues that come up in this population; and it can be a comfort to male couples to have a therapist with a background in what they’re experiencing.
Rick has created myriad scripts for couples to use as talking points. He leads supervision groups for clinicians dealing with couples, and one of his areas of expertise is in teaching about couples work.
He’s on the faculty at Harvard Medical School, the Couples’ Conference, and the Milton Erickson Couples Conference, as well as working with Terry Real, Esther Perel, and Stan Tatkin.
Interviewed By
Rick has been pursued by many presenters, show hosts, and producers based on his expertise in couples work and the LGBTQ+ community. Publications have sought his “take” on news-related events as he is an intelligent and reliable source of information. His fresh, practical ideas appeal to large and disparate audiences.
Author of the first-ever workbook for male couples
Rick has found this work in ever-increasing demand. There’s a specific challenge for men around being vulnerably expressive with one another. Being independent and strong comes so much more easily to us than acknowledging what might be viewed as “softer” emotions; our culture supports strength in men and belittles deep internal vulnerability or insecurity. Rick outlines ways of transcending some of those difficulties and accessing strong communication and well-being as a couple.
Rick's articles and books
Rick writes practical, insightful books and articles that empower people, offering strategies for growth and meaningful transformation in both personal and professional lives.
Psychology Today
How gay men can “unwrap” themselves from what stands between them and optimum mental health.
Medium
Blending insights from psychotherapy and the arts community, articles encourage readers to break down barriers
Psychotherapy Networker
Insights, interviews, and a few secrets from some of the “masters” of the psychotherapy world.
Mindfulness Tools for Gay Men in Therapy
Worksheets, exercises, and mindfulness scripts to help therapists successfully treat their gay clients.
Unwrapped: Integrative Therapy with Gay Men
A detailed description of gay male experiences, providing theory and hypnotic exercises, and also tips for the therapist.
Opening Up: A Workbook for Male Couples
A self-guided workbook to help male couples enhance communication and rediscover joy in each other.
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