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Richard Henegar

Experienced, practical therapy with compassion

LMFT California

Experience
40 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Family, Anger
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Languages
English
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About Richard

Richard Henegar is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist with four decades of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, family conflict, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. He offers a calm, respectful approach that emphasizes sensitivity and compassion while adapting conversations and interventions to each person’s circumstances.

Background and approach

His work often addresses a wide range of relationship and emotional challenges, including blended family issues, codependency, communication problems, dissociation, divorce and separation, and forgiveness. Additional focus areas include guilt and shame, impulsivity, mood disorders, obsessive-compulsive concerns, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, self-harm, and traumatic brain injury.

Richard draws on an array of therapeutic methods to build practical skills and insight. Clients can expect a collaborative process in which goals and treatment plans are customized rather than applied generically.

He recognizes that beginning therapy requires courage and aims to make the early steps straightforward and supportive, meeting people where they are and helping them move toward greater calm and clarity.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Richard uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, panic, and obsessive-compulsive struggles. He also integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to teach practical emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness strategies useful for anger management, impulsivity, and intense emotional states.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Richard works with each person to determine which combination of methods best matches their goals, preferences, and the specific problems they bring to therapy, adjusting the plan over time as progress and needs evolve.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into a busy life or to connect from different locations. These remote formats allow continued access to licensed professionals and support consistent momentum in skill building and problem solving while accommodating diverse schedules and communication styles.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Richard address?
He works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, anger, self-esteem issues, and depression, plus a range of related topics such as blended family issues, codependency, OCD symptoms, PTSD, and traumatic brain injury.
What is his general therapeutic style?
His style is collaborative and adaptable, offering respectful, sensitive, and compassionate dialogue while tailoring treatment to each client's needs.
How long has he been practicing?
He brings 40 years of professional experience to his clinical work and has developed a breadth of skills across many relationship and emotional issues.
Where is he licensed and what are his credentials?
He is a licensed marriage and family therapist in California with the credential CA LMFT 22959.
Can people who live outside the United States work with him?
Yes, he accepts international clients and conducts sessions with English-speaking clients.
Which session formats are offered?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is pricing handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsDissociationDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)

Experience

40+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English