Dr. Ruifeng (Richard) Cui

Dr. Ruifeng (Richard) Cui is a clinical psychologist licensed in West Virginia. He earned a PhD in clinical psychology from West Virginia University and brings seven years of experience to his practice. He is known for helping people who are facing common struggles like anxiety, depression, and sleep problems.

Richard helps people identify the problems they want to work on and stays alongside them as they try different solutions. He uses straightforward conversations to clarify goals and to build small, practical steps toward change. He treats problems that come from outside a person and problems that come from within the person the same way - by figuring out clear next steps.

In sessions he mixes evidence-based methods with a supportive, person-focused attitude. That means he listens first, then suggests tools people can try between meetings. Tools may include behavior changes, new ways of coping with strong feelings, or brief exercises to improve sleep and routine.

His practice addresses a broad range of concerns such as stress, relationships, parenting strain, career worries, coping with life changes, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include aging and caregiver stress, immigration issues, isolation, and mood-related problems.

Richard works in West Virginia and conducts therapy in English. He holds the WV Psychologist 1326 credential. To begin, prospective clients follow the site's Start Therapy process to match and schedule according to his availability.

Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then committing to actions that matter. It can help with anxiety, depression, and major life transitions by clarifying values and small steps toward them.

Client-Centered Therapy puts the person's experience at the center. The therapist listens closely, reflects what is heard, and helps the person find their own solutions. This approach is helpful for people who want a respectful, supportive space to think things through.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and mood regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and life circumstances and then try methods that fit. Sessions are a collaborative process where techniques are adjusted based on what helps most.

Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, such as scheduling around work, having shorter check-ins, or avoiding travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and behavioral plans to remote sessions so progress continues between meetings.