- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
- Parenting support
About Richard
Richard Wendt is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 12 years of clinical work. He brings a practical, down-to-earth approach when helping people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting challenges, depression, and trauma-related concerns.
He holds a Master of Arts in Marriage, Family, Child Counseling and a Master of Divinity with emphasis in New Testament Theology. His graduate work included study of traumatic stress, which shaped his focus on trauma and post-traumatic stress concerns. He has worked in community settings and college counseling before moving into private practice.
Earlier roles included work in emergency services and ministry, including time as a paramedic and experience in pastoral counseling. Those roles gave him exposure to workplace stress and crisis response that he draws on when talking with clients about high-stress jobs and traumatic events.
In sessions he aims to come alongside clients to build stronger relationships and more useful coping skills. He encourages open conversation about feelings and thoughts and avoids judgment when people talk about painful experiences like guilt, shame, or grief.
He has particular experience supporting parents and caregivers as they manage child behavior and family conflict. He also helps people who struggle with attachment issues, communication problems, forgiveness, and social anxiety. Parents reading on a phone will find clear, practical guidance and a steady approach to slow change.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
This therapist integrates evidence-based techniques that focus on trauma recovery and relationship repair. Trauma-focused work centers on helping a person process distressing memories and reduce post-traumatic stress symptoms using structured, gradual methods that teach grounding and emotion regulation. Relationship-focused work concentrates on improving communication, resolving recurring conflict patterns, and rebuilding trust through clear exercises and practiced skills.Finding the right method is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to match techniques to their needs, goals, and preferences rather than prescribing a single path. Clients and the therapist review what helps and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Confirm the session formats directly when booking, as current options are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing check-ins between work or family responsibilities. It can also let people choose sessions that meet practical needs, such as shorter phone check-ins if video is difficult, or longer video sessions when more interaction is helpful. Talk with the therapist about what will fit into daily routines and which approaches feel most useful before scheduling.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting challenges, depression, and trauma and abuse. Additional focuses include attachment issues, communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety.
What is his approach to therapy like?
He aims to come alongside people and help them develop healthier relationships and coping skills. Sessions emphasize open conversation, practical strategies, and nonjudgmental listening.
What kind of experience does he bring?
He has 12 years of clinical experience and a background that includes work in emergency services and ministry. That experience informs his work with stress and traumatic events.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He is listed as an LMFT, specifically a California LMFT, and practices in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees and session cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.