Richard Henegar, LMFT

Richard Henegar is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 40 years of professional experience. He brings extensive experience supporting people who are coping with stress, anxiety, family conflict, anger management, motivation challenges, low self-esteem and confidence, and depression. He approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to fit the individual needs and life circumstances of each client.

Richard emphasizes a collaborative process that adapts to what works best for the client, combining clinical knowledge with practical listening and problem solving. He acknowledges that beginning therapy takes courage and he honors that first step, offering steady support as clients move toward their goals. His practice focuses on creating thoughtful, personalized care that addresses immediate concerns while building longer-term skills and resilience.

Integrating Proven Approaches into Online Therapy

Richard Henegar draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and develop practical skills for managing symptoms like anxiety and low mood. CBT focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions and is often used for stress, depression, and anxiety-related concerns.

He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT can be especially useful for managing intense emotions, impulse-driven behaviors, and relationship difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Richard works collaboratively with clients to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they adapt methods and pace so care feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - which makes it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, maintain continuity during transitions, and access licensed professionals from different locations. These options support consistent progress while allowing clients to choose the format that feels most comfortable for them.