Dr. Ruifeng (Richard) Cui, WV Psychologist 1326

Dr. Ruifeng (Richard) Cui is a clinical psychologist based in West Virginia who brings seven years of professional experience to his practice. He holds a PhD in clinical psychology from West Virginia University, a doctoral degree that represents advanced training in assessment and treatment, and he is licensed as WV Psychologist 1326.

Dr. Cui works with people facing a range of emotional and behavioral concerns, with particular emphasis on anxiety, depression, and sleep difficulties. His approach centers on helping clients clearly identify the problems they want to address, offering steady support as they confront those challenges, and collaborating to develop practical strategies and solutions. He recognizes that difficulties can arise from external circumstances as well as from one’s own patterns of thinking and behavior, and he frames therapy as a process of problem-solving and skill-building.

Warm and direct in style, Dr. Cui aims to create a therapeutic space where goals are defined together and progress is measured by real-world changes. He invites prospective clients to consider working together to develop tools for coping, managing symptoms, and moving toward clearer, more livable outcomes.

Therapeutic approaches for flexible online care

Dr. Ruifeng (Richard) Cui draws from evidence-informed methods to guide online work in ways that fit individual needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and sleep disturbance and to build more effective coping skills. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify personal values and develop psychological flexibility by learning to accept difficult internal experiences while committing to meaningful actions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist listens carefully and supports the client's own problem-solving and growth.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Cui works with clients to explore options, tailor techniques to specific goals, and adjust strategies over time so the therapy fits the client's preferences and life circumstances.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility - appointments by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, manage transportation or mobility limits, and maintain continuity of care across changing circumstances. These options support consistent progress while allowing clients to engage in the ways that feel most comfortable to them.