Richard Wendt, LMFT

Richard Wendt is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California who brings a broad background in clinical care and community service to his work. He earned a Master of Arts in Marriage, Family, Child Counseling and a Master of Divinity with an emphasis in New Testament Theology from Fresno Pacific Biblical Seminary. The LMFT credential indicates training and licensure to treat individuals, couples, and families, and his graduate study in traumatic stress led him to specialize in trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder in both adults and children. He is also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, which reflects focused training in addressing traumatic stress.

Before opening his private practice, Richard served in a range of roles that inform his clinical perspective, including work in law enforcement, firefighting, and emergency medical services as a paramedic. He has also worked in ministry as a pastor, chaplain, and pastoral counselor, and provided therapy at College of the Sequoias, Visalia Youth Services, and with Trinity Ministries Group. These experiences contribute to his understanding of how stress, crisis, and vocation intersect with mental health.

Richard works with adults, adolescents, children, families, and couples, and he particularly enjoys supporting young people with behavioral, mood, and anxiety concerns. He also works with military personnel, law enforcement, firefighters, paramedics, and their families. His approach emphasizes coming alongside clients to help develop healthier relationships and practical coping skills, and he prioritizes creating an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared. Richard supports clients through the process of seeking greater wellbeing and improved relationships, recognizing that taking the first step requires courage.