I earned my BA in Psychology from California State University, Long Beach and my MA in Counseling Psychology from National University, San Diego.
I have been counseling individuals, couples, families, and children for over 20 years in private practice, non-profit community organizations, hospitals, clinics, and schools. Having worked in a variety of diverse settings, I’ve gained valuable training and experience from many perspectives and incorporate this knowledge into guiding resolution for each unique client’s challenges.
Specializing in Brief Solution Focused Therapy, I’m often able to help resolve client issues in relatively few sessions by setting clear, well defined outcomes and implementing strategic interventions designed for efficient and lasting change.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Antisocial Personality, Attachment issues, BDSM, Kink, Alternative Sex Culture, Blended Family Issues, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dependent Personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Jealousy, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders , Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality Disorders, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Sexuality, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
CA LMFT 44345
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My therapist is the best. I am not sure how else to say it other than kind and straight to the point, like having the hard coach and the lovely cheerleader at the same time.
Written on Aug 12, 2021 after therapy with Richard for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Richard Clark has been very helpful. I would not have been able to successfully maneuver back into the world without his help in changing my perception. Each week he has helped me changed my perspective a little bit so that the issues that were causing me so much anxiety have found a more realistic place in my life. I can't thank Richard enough.
Written on Apr 15, 2021 after therapy with Richard for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Richard is a great Councelor. He is more of a life coach then your typical psycho therapist. He listens and gives very sound advice. I highly recommend Richard to anyone needing some additional guidance in navigating thru these difficult times.
Written on Nov 25, 2020 after therapy with Richard for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigu