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My name is Richard Lenchner, LMFT and I have been a practicing therapist for approximately 31 years. I believe that everyone deserves a happy and healthy life. This can be achieved when you learn how to balance your life emotionally, spiritually, physically, and mentally (ESPM). I specialize in helping individuals deal with addiction/recovery, grief/loss, depression, anxiety, codependency, motivation, self-esteem/worth, and finding their balance. Together we can work on helping you achieve confidence, happiness, and a fulfilling life.
My approach
My therapeutic approach is eclectic, utilizing, and emphasizing an existential-humanistic and cognitive-behavioral perspective. I tend to use different strategies, modalities, coping skills, and interventions from numerous treatment methods such as narrative, RET, reality-focused, CBT, Gestalt along with a directive approach. Homework is an important tool to help continue work outside of therapy and a good measure of progress.
My focus
My focus is on adult individuals who struggle with addiction, grief/loss, depression, anxiety, codependency, motivation, self-esteem/worth issues, trauma, and finding their balance in life. I also work with dancers, musicians, writers, and others in the entertainment and artistic industries.
My communication style
My style depends on the person I'm working with at the time. My approach tends to be straightforward, honest, open, direct, and compassionate. I find by using analogies, I can help create more understanding and insight into past and current issues.
My goals for you
Goals are an important aspect of the therapeutic process; they help to identify progress and the successes made in therapy. We work together to understand what you are hoping to achieve in the therapeutic process. We then identify and create realistic attainable goals.
My first session with you
What you can foresee in our first session is education about the therapeutic process, me asking questions to get a better understanding of why you are in therapy, and me providing a safe and supportive environment. The first session is where we build rapport, our initial connection, and make sure we are a good fit.
