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Online therapist

Richard Henegar

Compassionate, practical help for family and stress

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Credentials
LMFT
Experience
40 years
Licensed in
California
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Richard

Richard Henegar is a licensed marriage and family therapist who works with people facing stress, anxiety, family tensions, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. He keeps conversations straightforward and respectful. He makes space for hard feelings and helps each person sort through what matters most to them.

With four decades of experience, Richard adapts the way he talks and plans treatment to match each person’s situation. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer communication rather than jargon.

Background and approach

He aims to help clients notice patterns, try new approaches, and build skills they can use between sessions. Richard commonly uses proven therapy methods like cognitive behavioral strategies, skills from dialectical behavior therapy, and emotionally-focused techniques to address relationship and emotional concerns. He helps people identify unhelpful thoughts, manage intense emotions, and improve how they connect with others.

He also works with issues such as blended family transitions, communication problems, divorce and separation, codependency, guilt and shame, and trauma-related symptoms. His background includes supporting veterans and those with traumatic brain injury and mood-related struggles. Sessions are offered in English and are provided to residents in California as well as international clients.

Richard aims to make the first steps into therapy as straightforward as possible and tailors the path forward with each person’s goals in mind.

Approach and practical options for online family and stress care

Richard commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy in online work. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and learn concrete ways to change them so daily stress and anxious thinking reduce. Dialectical behavior therapy teaches emotion regulation and coping skills for intense feelings and impulsive reactions, which can be useful during conflict or anger spikes.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels useful, then adapt techniques as progress is made. This collaborative process helps clients find a style that fits their needs and family situation.

Online sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. That flexibility makes it easier to fit therapy into busy family schedules and to continue care across locations. These options allow regular check-ins, timely skill coaching, and ongoing support while keeping the focus on practical changes and clearer communication.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)

Attends to the emotions underneath a recurring argument or distance, and to the attachment needs driving them. Often used where a relationship keeps returning to the same painful loop.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, family tension, anger, low self-esteem, and depression, along with related concerns like communication problems, codependency, and traumatic stress.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He keeps sessions straightforward and practical, focusing on clearer communication, skill building, and steps clients can use between meetings.
How much experience does he bring?
He brings 40 years of professional experience working with emotional and family-related concerns.
What credentials and state location are listed?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, CA LMFT 22959, based in California.
Which languages are supported and can he work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does billing or cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
40 years
Licensed
California
Languages
English

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