Madrigal Counseling, LLC
About my Practice
--- located in Richland, WA
Most couples don’t come to therapy because they don’t love each other, they come because they’re stuck in painful patterns that leave both partners feeling alone, misunderstood, or blamed. I specialize in helping couples slow those cycles down and rebuild emotional safety, trust, and closeness.
As a bilingual therapist (English & Spanish) and a proud gay man, I understand how culture, identity, and lived experience shape the way we love and connect. Many clients seek me out because they want a therapist who doesn’t just tolerate difference, but truly understands it, and knows how to work with it in the therapy room.
I specialize in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), a research-backed approach that helps couples understand the emotional patterns driving their conflicts. Instead of trying to “fix” communication, we focus on what’s happening underneath fear, longing, protection, and unmet needs. EFT helps partners feel safer, more understood, and more emotionally responsive to each other, often leading to deeper and more lasting change.
Sessions are $150 and 50 minutes long. I don’t offer free consultations. Instead, our first session is a full therapeutic hour where we begin understanding your cycle and what’s keeping you stuck.
If you’re feeling stuck and want support from a therapist who understands relationships, identity, and emotional connection, you’re welcome to reach out to schedule a first session.
Hola
My name is Luis Madrigal
Hi, I’m Luis Javier Madrigal, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Richland, WA, and I provide online therapy for individuals and couples across Washington state. I’m a bilingual therapist (English & Spanish), a proud gay man, and a passionate believer in the healing power of human connection.
I specialize in working with clients who are ready to dig deep, explore emotional patterns, and build healthier, more secure relationships—starting from within. Whether you're seeking support for relationship issues, emotional disconnection, identity exploration, trauma, anxiety, or depression, I'm here to support your growth with compassion and clarity.
My therapeutic approach is grounded in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), an evidence-based method rooted in attachment theory. I’ve completed the full cycle of EFT training multiple times and regularly volunteer in trainings because I believe so deeply in this model. For me, EFT isn’t just a tool—it’s a way of understanding how we connect, heal, and grow.
As a Latino, LGBTQ+ therapist, I bring my lived experience into the therapy space. I understand what it’s like to navigate cultural expectations, family dynamics, queerness, and the challenges of being human in a complex world. I don’t come in as an expert who has all the answers—I come in as a compassionate guide, someone who walks with you through your journey of healing and discovery.
I also host a podcast called Luisito Entre Amigos, where I share bilingual conversations about identity, healing, and emotional wellness. It’s an extension of the same work I do in therapy—creating space for authenticity, connection, and community.
Outside of work, you can usually find me curled up with a book, sipping tea, enjoying deep conversations, or hiding in a blanket fort with a good story. (No shame.)
If you're looking for an online therapist in Richland, WA, or anywhere in Washington, who is LGBTQ+ affirming, culturally aware, and grounded in relational healing—I’d be honored to connect with you.
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Individual Therapy
Embrace Life’s Challenges
Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) helps you explore and heal the emotional patterns that keep you stuck—in relationships and within yourself. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or feeling disconnected from who you are, this approach goes deeper than just managing symptoms.
EFIT is grounded in attachment science, meaning we look at how your past experiences and core emotional needs shape the way you move through the world today. Together, we work to understand your inner emotional world, build a stronger relationship with yourself, and create more meaningful connections with others.
This work is especially powerful for folks carrying the weight of unresolved relationship wounds, cultural pressures, or the impact of trauma, including PTSD. You don’t have to figure it all out alone—EFIT offers a structured, compassionate path toward healing and emotional freedom.
Couple's Counseling
Get the most out of life
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy is all about helping you and your partner feel safe, seen, and emotionally connected again. Using the EFT approach, we focus on identifying and reshaping the patterns that keep you stuck—those painful cycles of disconnection, misunderstandings, or feeling like you can’t reach each other.
Together, we’ll explore the deeper emotions beneath the surface conflicts and create space for vulnerability, healing, and renewed trust. EFT is grounded in attachment science and designed to help couples build secure, lasting bonds by turning toward each other with empathy and openness.
Whether you're dealing with ongoing conflict, emotional distance, or simply want to strengthen your relationship, EFT offers a powerful path forward—one where love becomes a safe place again.
“I think that little by little I'll be able to solve my problems and survive.”
Frida Kahlo
