Richard Henegar, LMFT
California · 40 years in practice
Richard Henegar is a licensed marriage and family therapist practicing in California.
License and registration
- LMFT, California
- 22959 · expires July 2026
- NPI
- 1598776288 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 40
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Richard
Richard Henegar is a licensed marriage and family therapist practicing in California. He brings 40 years of experience and a steady, respectful approach to sessions. He aims to help people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, anger, and depression.
Richard meets people where they are and adapts his conversations to each person’s needs. Many clients come with relationship strain or family tensions, and he offers practical ways to handle communication problems and blended family challenges.
Background and approach
He also addresses issues like codependency, grief from divorce or separation, and the emotional fallout from trauma and loss. His background includes work with mood disorders, panic and obsessive-compulsive patterns, and traumatic brain injury concerns. Richard uses a mix of therapy approaches to match the problem at hand.
He integrates Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at patterns in emotional bonds, and he draws on cognitive-behavioral techniques to tackle unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He also uses skills from dialectical behavior therapy when strong emotions or impulsivity get in the way of daily life. Sessions are conversational and straightforward.
He focuses on building clearer communication, reducing overwhelming feelings, and setting small, manageable steps toward change. People can expect a respectful, calm tone and treatment plans individualized to their situation. Starting therapy can feel hard, and Richard encourages a slow, collaborative pace.
He works with each person to set goals and try approaches that fit their life and preferences.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Richard lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Blended family issues
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Traumatic brain injury
- Workplace issues
Approaches Richard names
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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Online support
How his approaches translate to online work
Richard uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at how emotions shape close connections and recurring patterns. EFT helps people notice and name feelings, and it can guide changes in how they respond to emotional triggers. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions, offering concrete techniques to challenge unhelpful thinking and change reactions.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He will talk with the client about goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what feels most helpful. Sessions are paced to match the client’s needs and comfort, and treatment plans are shaped together over time.
Online therapy offers flexibility and real-world convenience. Video calls let people maintain a more personal connection when discussing emotions. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging give options for brief support, reflections between sessions, or for those who prefer nonverbal communication. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into work, travel, or family schedules while keeping the focus on progress and practical tools.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does he help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, anger, and many family-related issues listed in his profile.
What is his therapy style?
Sessions are conversational and practical, focusing on clear communication and small steps that lead to change.
How much experience does he have?
He has 40 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a licensed marriage and family therapist, CA LMFT, practicing in California.
Which languages are offered and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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