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Brett Richards, M.A., MFT in Encino

5 (33) 16255 Ventura Blvd #806, Encino, CA 91436, United States

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Marriage or relationship counselor
Family counselor
Hypnotherapy service
Psychotherapist

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Encino, Los Angeles County, California, US

Phone: +1 818-530-8830
Site: https://brettrichardsmft.com/

Opening hours

Monday:10 AM–10 PM
Tuesday:10 AM–10 PM
Wednesday:10 AM–10 PM
Thursday:10 AM–10 PM
Friday:10 AM–10 PM
Saturday:10 AM–3 PM
Sunday:Closed

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Total reviews rating 5

33 Reviews for Brett Richards, M.A., MFT 2024:

Review №1

2024-06-16 19:02:19

Brett is a truly special psychotherapist and an incredible person!I have experienced him to be dedicated and passionate about helping people understand their mind, resolve their issues, and improve their lives.I’m grateful to have Brett as my psychotherapist, because he has helped me heal, learn, and grow so much! I dont know where I would be without his expert insight, teachings, compassion, and exceptional psychotherapy skills.No matter what I need help with -- whether in the areas of love, friendships, family, the workplace, or my relationship with myself -- Brett always offers remarkable guidance.He has helped me resolve a number of my issues, has helped me feel better about myself and my life, and has helped me navigate and handle some very challenging and difficult times in my life. As a result, I now also feel much better prepared to effectively handle whatever lies ahead.I feel extremely lucky to have found Brett and I give him the highest possible recommendation!

Review №2

2024-03-22 00:57:23

My spouse and I have had the privilege of working on ourselves and our marriage in couples therapy with Brett Richards, which has truly made a significant positive impact on our relationship!Throughout our couples therapy sessions with Brett, he has provided invaluable guidance, insight, and support. He has a remarkable ability to listen attentively, understand our concerns, explain professional insights and concepts in a way that is easily understandable, and offer constructive solutions tailored to our specific needs.His approach is both compassionate and practical, empowering us to communicate more effectively, resolve conflicts, and strengthen our bond as a couple.What sets Brett apart as a psychotherapist is not only his extensive professional expertise, but his big heart and personable nature. He’s unlike any other therapist weve encountered before, and he approaches his psychotherapy work with a level of dedication and sincerity that is truly unparalleled. Its clear that Brett genuinely cares about his clients and is deeply invested in helping others.Thanks to Brett’s expertise and guidance, weve experienced a major positive transformation in our marriage. Our relationship now feels stronger, more resilient, and filled with a renewed sense of love and understanding.If youre looking for an experienced psychotherapist who is incredibly knowledgeable and skilled, and who possesses a genuine heart and a personal touch, look no further. Brett surpasses all expectations and has truly been a beacon of hope and healing for us both.We are immensely grateful for the profound positive impact Brett has had on our lives, and we highly recommend him, and his psychotherapy and couples therapy services, to anyone!

Review №3

2024-03-08 06:33:56

Brett Richards is a professional and highly skilled therapist. His extensive knowledge and experience were apparent. Bretts clear and caring communication style not only makes me feel comfortable but also provides a sense of security and trust. I cannot express enough gratitude for Brett Richards, whose expertise in both individual therapy and couples counseling has been invaluable to my partner and me.He has provided me with profound insights and a nonjudgmental approach that have allowed me to explore even the most challenging aspects of my life in a safe space. Brett has not only helped me resolve numerous issues but has also empowered me with a range of skills and tools, instilling a sense of hope and confidence to navigate future challenges.Bretts commitment to offering a confidential initial consultation at no charge is a testament to his genuine desire to help others. Finding a therapist as skilled, compassionate, and generous as Brett Richards is a rare and unique trait.I am incredibly grateful for Bretts guidance and support. His dedication to his clients well-being is unmatched, and his genuine commitment to helping others shines through in every interaction. Without a doubt, Brett is a beacon of light in the field of therapy. Thank you, Brett, for your unwavering support and helping me on my personal growth and healing journey.

Review №4

2024-04-22 18:02:11

I cannot speak highly enough about Brett! I have been seeing Brett for individual therapy to deal with a variety of different challenges I’ve been experiencing. He has helped me resolve some difficult personal issues, and helped me to improve my life over all.What sets Brett apart is his exceptional ability to navigate complex emotions with kindness and understanding. Brett approaches every session with care, respect, and empathy, ensuring that I feel heard and supported throughout.His guidance has been instrumental in helping me make healthy decisions and cope with difficult family dynamics and health issues. I wholeheartedly recommend Brett to anyone seeking compassionate and effective therapy. He truly is an excellent!

Review №5

2024-03-19 00:51:04

Brett is a consumate professional - highly recommend his services. Hes thoughtful, kind, well prepared, does not rush you but does challenge / encourage more curiosity where you need it. As others have mentioned, beyond the initial work we did with Brett, Ive seen wider benefits in many personal and professional relationships. If you are on the fence about getting started with a therapist, I encourage you to make the leap and get some time with Brett.

Review №6

2024-02-21 06:13:12

We have been meeting with Brett for couples therapy for about 3 months now and we wish we started our sessions with him a lot sooner. He has been great and we cant thank him enough for everything that weve learned. They are skills and knowledge that we will forever be grateful learning from him. They are not only applicable to our relationship but to all relationships around us. And they are skills we can pass on to our kids. I would highly recommend his service.

Review №7

2024-01-31 05:27:17

My husband and I had a great experience working with Brett as our MFT! Mine and my husband’s communication with each other has improved tremendously because Brett’s suggested methods. Brett had a calm and genuine demeanor, which comforted us to become open and honest with each other during sessions and outside of our sessions. It was a blessing to have Brett as our MFT, and would recommend to others!

Review №8

2023-09-23 21:06:22

I wanted to share the amazing experience my partner and I had with Brett Richards MFT. My partner and I were looking for a couples therapist to help us get on the track in our relationship and establish a strong foundation for the future. Through our counseling sessions with Brett, we learned invaluable skills and insights that have brought us closer than we could have ever imagined. You can tell Brett truly cares about his clients. He is professional and an expert in his field. If you are looking for marriage counseling or couples therapy, we highly highly recommend Brett. Truly, our experience with him has been life changing for us. We are incredibly grateful!

Review №9

2023-11-13 23:01:20

My wife and I had the pleasure of working with Brett as our marriage counselor, and we cannot express enough gratitude for the positive impact he has had on our relationship.Brett possesses an exceptional ability to listen, empathize, and guide us through the complexities of our marriage. His insights and strategies for improving communication were nothing short of transformative. With his guidance, we learned to communicate more effectively, truly understand each others perspectives, and navigate challenges in a healthier way.Thanks to Brett, our marriage has not only survived but thrived. We are more connected, understanding, and appreciative of each other than ever before. If youre seeking a skilled and caring marriage therapist, Brett is a true gem, and we wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking to strengthen their relationship.

Review №10

2021-10-06 15:14:30

My Husband initially found Brett when we were in a really difficult situation in our marriage, that I thought we couldnt come back from. And, I’m so glad he did! Brett has really helped us save our marriage! We are now stronger and better than ever. Brett didn’t only just listen to us, he helped us sort out our issues. He showed us and gave us great tools and skills to help us communicate and understand each other, not just on a surface level, but on a much deeper authentic level. In fact, we still continue to use those skills daily and will continue to use them throughout our marriage! Ive been to many psychotherapists since I was a young child, and Ive never met a psychotherapist who I felt truly and deeply listened to me, who genuinely cared about me, and who gave me the feedback that I wanted and needed, like Brett does. Brett is compassionate, caring, very knowledgeable, very helpful, and overall he’s just really great at what he does. He always made me feel heard and understood, never rushed, and hes extremely patient and kind. Brett made me feel like his work as a psychotherapist wasn’t just a job or a business for him. He made me feel truly comfortable, which is a characteristic that I have NEVER found in the many therapists Ive seen. I love Brett’s professional insight, guidance, and the amazing analogies he would use in our sessions. His communication skills that he has helped us learn are super effective, and are something that I really value and find rare and wonderful to find in a psychotherapist. Because of all this, I always look forward to our couples therapy sessions with Brett. In fact, as part of our couples therapy, I am planning on doing individual sessions soon, as well, and I can’t wait. I am truly grateful to have met Brett, and to have been fortunate enough to benefit from his wonderful psychotherapy services. He has had a huge positive impact on my husband and me, has helped us grow as individuals, and has absolutely helped us save our marriage! I have actually referred a friend to Brett who is currently seeing him now, and I would highly recommend Brett to anyone!

Review №11

2023-10-12 03:53:16

I am so glad I went to Brett. He was very professional and you can really tell that he cares about helping his clients. I was skeptical at first, since this was my first attempt at an out-of-network therapist, but it turned out to be the right decision. Each session resulted in positive progress with no time wasted. I cant recommend Brett enough. Hands down the best therapist I have had to date.

Review №12

2023-10-17 01:25:46

I thought for years that true healing and change was impossible when it came to my deeply engrained lifelong personal issues. Then, I met a remarkable psychotherapist named Brett Richards.For many years, I struggled with intense anxiety and recurring panic attacks, which were rooted in difficult childhood experiences in my family. This was very painful and disruptive for me.Throughout my life, I had seen various therapists and counselors, including a well-meaning psychiatrist who told me that my anxiety and panic attacks were a “permanent imbalance.” However, Brett suggested that this may not be true, and as it turns out, Brett was right!I worked with Brett in individual psychotherapy, and with his expert help, I discovered that deep personal healing and change is really possible, even for me!As a psychotherapist, Brett is a true professional. He is highly intelligent, keenly insightful, and extremely knowledgeable and skilled. He is deeply compassionate, very understanding and accepting, and very detailed and thorough. He’s warm, down to earth, easy to talk to, and he genuinely cares. He asks great thought-provoking questions, and gently guides you through very effective therapeutic discussions and exercises.Working with Brett, I learned that my thoughts, feelings, perceptions, and behaviors are actually not permanent, but flexible, and that I can actually change in authentic ways, ways which are right for me! I have also gained many key insights about myself and life, learned valuable skills for regulating and managing my thoughts and feelings, and have been helped to identify and resolve a number of my lifelong personal issues.I would like to add that this is the first time I’ve ever posted a review on the Web. In my heart, I feel compelled to do so. I feel this way because working on myself in psychotherapy with Brett has been so deeply meaningful and beneficial for me. I want to pay it forward to people whose names and faces I will never know, but who might read this review and benefit from therapy with Brett, like I did.In closing, I just can’t say enough about Brett Richards and his psychotherapy process. I have learned and gained a tremendous amount from him. It has been very relieving, liberating, and life changing! I’m very grateful.If you feel hopeless and helpless, and really need assistance from therapy, I highly recommend that you give yourself the gift of working with Brett RIchards as your psychotherapist!!

Review №13

2023-04-15 23:23:55

So much value in the sessions with Brett! Ive never thought about therapy as a solution for anything, but here we are writing a 5-star review for Brett. So if youre new to the space, I highly recommend Brett to you as your explore therapy for yourself.The principles and applications of communication and understanding have been life-changing in my relationship. But the value transcends my relationship. Thanks to Brett and his way of working with us as individuals and as a couple, Ive noticed changes in my world professionally, personally, and with people close to me as well.Overall, Brett does a great job at caring for you and helping apply what you need in order to get to a result that you want. Ive noticed a transformation and if youre reading think, I dont know if thats what youre looking for but if it is then youre in the right place talking to brett!

Review №14

2021-12-24 03:23:23

First of all, I would like to give a HUGE Thank You to Brett Richards. Given that my wife and I were starting marriage counseling for the first time, we were pretty nervous. Over these past few years, we have been through so much, and felt like we really needed to speak with a professional psychotherapist who is skilled and experienced in couples therapy and marriage counseling. We feel so fortunate and grateful to have found Brett, because he is all that, and more! Right from the start, Brett made us feel very welcome and comfortable. He really wanted to understand both of us equally and thoroughly, including our goals and our “why” for improving our relationship and marriage. Throughout our marriage counseling process with Brett, he has always been extremely compassionate and kind. He listens very deeply, asks great questions that are thought-provoking and meaningful, and he always gives us wise understandings and keen insights that are very useful and practical. Brett has also given us an abundance of expert knowledge, and so many useful and very effective tools, all of which have definitely helped us to achieve our marriage counseling and relationship goals. We are now finally able to understand each other clearly, communicate effectively, and connect so much deeper and so much better, which feels so great, and it is all because of Brett! My wife and I both feel that every marriage counseling session we had with Brett was very beneficial, and extremely valuable. There was not one single moment where we felt like we were wasting our time. Even though I began this review by giving “a HUGE Thank You” to Brett, which I absolutely mean, I can honestly share with you that “Thank You“ is truly an understatement, because of how truly excellent Brett is as a professional psychotherapist and marriage counselor, how much he truly and genuinely cares about both of us, and how he goes so far above and beyond to truly understand us and help us improve! It’s nice that people leave reviews for restaurants, and so forth, but it is even better to know that a great psychotherapist and marriage counselor like Brett has actually helped real people with real situations. This is why it is so important and meaningful for me to write this heartfelt review. When it comes to psychotherapy and marriage counseling, Brett Richards is truly a consummate professional. His expertise and experience as a psychotherapist and marriage counselor really shows! Much gratitude and a million thanks to you, Brett, for helping my wife and I save our marriage, and for helping us grow and thrive as a couple!!! We highly recommend Brett to anyone!!

Review №15

2020-12-28 19:41:16

A number of years ago I had a therapy experience which wasn’t really that helpful much at all. So, for years after that I made sure to avoid psychotherapy and psychotherapists because it seemed to me like they were only in it for the money and didn’t really care or provide that much help.However, much to my great surprise, Brett totally changed all of that for me and gave me an entirely new appreciation for just how beneficial and valuable psychotherapy can be when you have a truly excellent professional therapist like Brett, who is actually remarkably good at what he does, and who actually DOES genuinely care!The reason I decided to give therapy another chance is because my wife and I wanted marriage counseling to help us work on our marriage, strengthen how we communicate, and improve ourselves as individuals.We began searching the Internet for a psychotherapist who does couples therapy and marriage counseling, in addition to individual psychotherapy. Through our process of looking at a ton of websites for psychotherapists, marriage counselors, couples therapists, etc., and interviewing a lot of them, we ultimately found and chose Brett, and I’m so glad we did!!!Brett is a truly amazing psychotherapist! He has helped me enormously and has changed and improved my life more than words can say! He has really helped my wife and I communicate so much better, and has helped me to not only “manage” my anger issues, but to significantly stop generating inappropriate anger in the first place!Brett has also helped me identify and heal some old, deep, troubling issues, and to learn more about myself, my wife, how the mind works, and about relationships in general.I have also been very impressed with Brett‘s wealth of knowledge about human psychology, as well as his wisdom, deep compassion, and how skilled and professional he is as a psychotherapist. Brett is also great at Hypnosis, which we incorporated as an additional part of therapy, and which has been extremely beneficial and helpful for me, as well.If you are struggling with difficult issues and challenges in your life, then I highly recommend that you go see Brett Richards for psychotherapy, whether you are an individual looking to heal and improve as a person, or a couple looking to heal and improve your relationship.Brett is truly an exceptional psychotherapist who has made a huge, positive, life-changing difference in my life! I have already referred a number of people to him, and would highly recommended him to anyone!

Review №16

2017-12-29 16:08:16

I started seeing Brett for individual psychotherapy after noticing positive changes with a close friend of mine who told me he had a very successful experience in therapy with Brett.My friend shared with me how much Brett helped him in therapy, including the many great insights, understandings, and tools he said Brett gave him, which helped in his daily life. My friend said Brett is a great psychotherapist who helped him make a lot of progress and breakthroughs, and that I should give Brett a try myself.I really appreciated my friends sincere recommendation that I start psychotherapy with Brett. But, because I’ve had challenges with psychotherapists in the past, I was hesitant to start seeing someone again. However, from the very first phone call, Brett really understood me and made me feel very comfortable. I was able to easily and openly share my thoughts and feelings with him, which felt really good. It was also immediately apparent to me that Brett is very professional and that he truly cares, which means a lot to me.I’ve now been going to therapy with Brett for a while, and I can honestly say that my friend was absolutely right! Brett is a truly outstanding psychotherapist! His therapy approach was customized to my needs, on point, and very effective, and his patience, understanding, and compassion are beyond extraordinary.As my psychotherapist, Brett has helped me discover myself, and has given me excellent strategies and tools for dealing effectively with interactions among friends, family, and co-workers. As a result of therapy with Brett, my self-esteem, confidence, and assertiveness have also significantly increased. I now don’t fear conversations with others, but instead I actually embrace them!I feel very fortunate to have found Brett, and I really value the way we work together. I highly recommend Brett to anyone who wants or needs an extraordinary psychotherapist!

Review №17

2021-10-28 23:10:50

Brett is an incredible psychotherapist and marriage counselor. His sessions are conducted with compassion and he gives such helpful insight/advice to give a person the tools to communicate better in a marriage. An extra benefit of learning from Brett’s unique couples therapy style, is that you also gain great individual growth as a person /partner and can continue to use those life skills moving forward. I highly recommend Brett and I am very grateful for his marital counseling sessions.

Review №18

2015-11-20 20:03:39

Brett Richards is a truly awesome relationship therapist who has been helping my husband and I save our marriage! My husband and I have been struggling with our marriage and recently decided to go to couples therapy. I did my research on professional psychotherapists who do marriage counseling and relationship therapy, and came across Brett through my Google search. I gave him a call and decided he was the right therapist for us, because he gave us a very generous and detailed phone consultation at no charge before even attempting to set up an in-office appointment. It made me feel like he really cared, and like he really wanted to help us save our marriage. We have been going to Brett for the past three months and we can already see lots of improvements in our marriage. Brett has helped my husband and I understand each other better, and develop a very satisfying increase in our emotional closeness and connection. Hes helped us improve our communication and conflict resolution skills by giving us the right communication tools customized for our style. He has given us a clear understanding of what goes into healthy relationships, and he is helping us learn how to bring it all to life in our marriage. Were very grateful. Throughout our couples therapy experience with Brett, he has helped both of us feel very safe and comfortable because he has been unbiased and has never taken sides, and because hes been very understanding, accepting, patient, kind, and supportive. Brett has also been helpful to my husband and I through his very calm and easy-going demeanor, as well as his obvious professional knowledge and skills, and his thorough attention to detail. My husband and I have also found Brett to be great at maintaining professional control of our sessions, even when my husband and I have gotten triggered and had a tough conflict. Brett is very active in our sessions, and always guides us in the right direction. Generally speaking, Brett is very wise, and really understands psychology, psychotherapy, marriage counseling, relationships, and life. And, even though hes very smart and has so much life wisdom and professional knowledge, Im always amazed at how well Brett conveys it to us in ways we can really understand and apply in our marriage. My husband and I have been to other therapists, but none have been nearly as good as Brett. And none of them have had the memory or retained the details of our busy lives and complex relationship like Brett. We are able to sit down in sessions with Brett and he is able to pick up right where we left off in our last session, often remembering and making connections between details we spoke about even a number of sessions ago. Its pretty amazing, actually. This whole experience in couples therapy with Brett has basically been a miracle for me, because my husband never really respected or connected with our previous therapists, and I was desperate to find a couples therapist and marriage counselor my husband would like. Fortunately (credit to Brett), my husband really respects Brett and responds really well to him (as do I). Brett Richards is amazing! I highly recommend him if youre struggling in your relationship, marriage, or life, and if you truly want to heal yourself and improve your marriage or relationship!

Review №19

2015-10-17 03:46:51

Brett has been a great blessing in my life. Im so glad I chose him as my psychotherapist, because he has helped me tremendously. When I started psychotherapy with Brett, I had been struggling with chronic depression for a number of years. I had never been to a psychotherapist before, so I didnt know what to expect, and to be honest, I really didnt have any high hopes that psychotherapy could actually help or would work. But, I have been very pleasantly surprised at how effective Brett has been as my psychotherapist.He helped me identify and resolve many of my issues, and helped me understand myself and life much more clearly. And because of Bretts help (it took some work, but within a shorter period of time than I ever would have anticipated), my depressive episodes almost disappeared completely, and if they do come up again from time to time, Im much better suited to deal with it.Brett also helped me see that there were some additional things I needed to work on which were contributing to my problems, but which I hadnt ever noticed or considered prior to coming to psychotherapy with him (like communication, relationships, and strategic thinking skills, for example)… But once he brought my awareness to these things and helped me with them, I quickly saw (with some practice) tremendous benefit and improvement in my day to day life.Brett also helped me grow in self-awareness and maturity, and to live with (much) less anxiety and a lot more confidence. Brett is truly a welcoming, compassionate, and caring professional. Hes a down-to-earth, intelligent, knowledgeable psychotherapist who really helped me a lot. I would recommend him to anyone! Thanks Brett! :)

Review №20

2015-12-07 21:09:44

Its hard to put into words how grateful I am for Brett. Hes been a truly amazing psychotherapist for me. I became a client of Bretts during a moment of crisis in my romantic relationship. Brett welcomed us in for a last-minute appointment which led to months of much-needed intense couples and individual therapy. I found Brett to be warm, compassionate, intelligent, knowledgeable, very patient, and extremely empathetic. He always understood both of us very clearly, always treated us equally and fairly, and always made sure both of us had plenty of room to express ourselves and be fully heard. Brett helped us unpack and untangle our relationship problems, and helped us gain insight, clarity, and most importantly, improvement. With Bretts help, we learned how to communicate much better, and how to resolve conflicts effectively. And, in the process, Brett helped us become healthier, and more evolved, authentic, and mature. Brett has a great way with words, and made everything very understandable for us. He has taught and guided us in a number of different ways, including his use of very enriching discussions, tools and techniques that have made a huge difference, hypnosis, and through his masterful use of the most thought-provoking stories and metaphors. Brett displayed genuine caring and concern for us during our sessions, and went above and beyond on a number of occasions. I am so thankful to have met Brett Richards, he has truly made a positive difference in my life!

Review №21

2015-10-27 06:35:19

If youre in need of an exceptional psychotherapist, then I would like to strongly recommend Brett Richards. Ive been working on myself in psychotherapy with Brett for a while, and I can honestly say that having him as my psychotherapist has been one of the best decisions Ive ever made in my life! He has helped me get to know myself in extremely deep and meaningful ways, and he has truly opened my eyes to many new discoveries and wise understandings about my upbringing, my family, relationships, and life overall. When I first started therapy with Brett, I felt fairly lost regarding the direction of my life, and also regarding my self-awareness and self-understanding. I also had some deeper issues which were really bogging me down and stopping me from being the type of person and living the kind of life I wanted. Brett was amazing at helping me identify and resolve many of my personal issues. Whatever I told him, he was always able to zero right in on the underlying core of the issue, and then relate his observations and help to me in ways that were very easy for me to understand and apply in my life. In doing so, he helped me heal, mature, and grow as a person in some pretty remarkable ways. In my work with Brett, he demonstrated a rare combination of honest, straightforward, clear, direct feedback and guidance, but which he has always delivered to me in a gentle, kind, supportive, and compassionate way. This has been incredibly helpful to me. He is also very non-judgmental, accepting, down-to-earth, and easy to talk to. Additionally, Brett is very intelligent, intuitive, extremely thorough, detail oriented, and very skillful, while possessing a vast amount of knowledge and wisdom about human psychology and psychotherapy. Brett is without a doubt a consummate professional and a great psychotherapist. Because of my great experience in psychotherapy with Brett, I easily give him my highest top endorsement.

Review №22

2022-06-02 03:59:08

Brett Richards has been incredibly helpful in mine and my wifes life. We learn how to communicate effectively and practice a new way of living. Our relationship is better than ever. The tools that I have learned are also very useful at work, and with my family. I have learned we all communicate differently and we must adjust how we communicate so that others can understand us and we can understand them. Brett creates a loving and understanding environment so we can express ourselves. With his help, I feel guided in the right direction which strengthens my confidence. Ive never been excited about therapy, but now when I talk about it, I cant express enough gratitude. My life has changed in such a positive way. Thank you Brett Richards for your continued help.

Review №23

2017-12-11 07:36:06

Brett Richards is an amazing psychotherapist! My husband and I initially came to Brett for premarital counseling that eventually became couple’s counseling, and when needed, individual therapy. This evolved into a deep and meaningful psychotherapy experience for the both of us.Because we both have not experienced therapy before, both my husband and I were not sure what to expect. Brett showed us just how effective it can be with his easy-to-comprehend explanations and various strategies, such as hypnosis, which actually proved useful. With Brett’s patience and guidance, communication between us became easier and allowed my husband and myself to achieve a deep understanding of one another. We now also have a better understanding of life and our relationships. These lessons have impacted our lives in a positive way; we are forever grateful for Brett and his life-changing counseling sessions.Brett is so kind, trustworthy, and a great listener! You can tell he truly cares about you and has a genuine desire to help. He is so easy to talk and open up to, and has a soothing demeanor that made us feel at ease. Brett is very skilled and knowledgeable, and has an incredible ability to take abstract concepts and explain them in easy-to-understand, applicable ways. He always knew what to say and how to handle the situation, despite us throwing a range of issues at him. He was always easy to contact and accommodating to our schedule; including having a few extra sessions if need be.We still sometimes can’t believe just how much Brett has helped improve our lives. We both have experienced personal growth and as a couple, we are closer than ever. The skills and techniques that Brett has taught us has helped, and will continue to help, us tackle challenges that will come our way and help us maintain a happy marriage. Finding Brett and calling him up was one of our best decisions!If you are looking for a psychotherapist who is understanding, genuine, and great at what they do, we highly, highly recommend Brett Richards! We cannot thank him enough for all that he’s done for us!

Review №24

2015-10-28 06:33:11

I have been going to see Brett for psychotherapy for a while now, and he has helped me immeasurably with some very severe issues that I struggled with for years. I originally came to see Brett because I was having severe panic attacks, which were related to severe anxiety that I was also struggling with. On top of my anxiety problems, I also have a history of depression. When I came to Brett, I was suffering basically all the time in one way or another because of these severe and debilitating issues. I was very distraught and in a very bad place, and felt that I couldn’t solve my problems with these issues alone.Fortunately, Brett has a very sharp mind, and is a very experienced psychotherapist. He was able to spot the underlying patterns creating my issues, and has helped me resolve the root causes rather than just trying to merely treat the symptoms like the other psychotherapists and counselors Ive had over the years. To help me, Brett implemented various psychotherapy methods, including hypnosis, all of which I have found to be extremely helpful and effective.Im eternally grateful to Brett, considering how much he has helped me throughout my time in psychotherapy with him. As I write this, I havent had a panic attack in quite some time, my anxiety has been significantly reduced to a normal and appropriate level, Im actually sleeping through the night, and while sometimes life can definitely still be difficult for me at times, Ive made huge progress in my quality-of-life and I really dont feel depressed anymore (much to my amazement and relief).I have found Brett to be a very professional, knowledgeable, and capable psychotherapist who truly knows what hes doing. He has always been very understanding, compassionate, and kind to me. He has been extremely patient with me, as well, and has always gone out of his way to make me feel welcome and comfortable. And, most importantly, he helped me come back from a very dark place, make major improvements in myself, and redirect my life in a more positive and productive direction.In addition, Brett has also helped me get through numerous relationship problems with my long-term significant other. Because of Bretts help, I am now better able to handle conflicts within the relationship, and any stressful situations that arise out of that. And, I have learned strategies, skills, and tools from Brett for how to do my part to actually reduce our conflict, and to have a better connection and many more enjoyable experiences together.I can honestly say that due to psychotherapy with Brett, my life has significantly improved. While I still have more work to do on myself, I feel much better inside as an individual, and the quality of my relationships in general, along with the quality of my life overall, are so much better than they were before I started therapy with Brett.If youre struggling in life, and if you need the help of an effective, truly professional, and very caring psychotherapist, then I would absolutely recommend Brett Richards!

Review №25

2020-11-28 23:27:19

Brett is one of the most compassionate therapists out there! I could see the value and care he really had for me as a person throughout our sessions we had together. I didnt just feel like a client, I felt genuinely cared for as a person with him! He provided an environment that was judgement free and that really helped me open up about personal life experiences that I have never talked about with anyone else before. I really appreciate the value he puts in his work, and he provided me with some amazing resources that really helped me heal during a rough patch in my life. I will definitely recommend him to all friends and family who are looking for a caring and genuine therapist. I have had other sessions with other therapists, but Brett really stood out to me with how much he genuinely cared and wanted to help me get back to a healthy place in my life. I cannot thank him enough for his work! :)

Review №26

2015-02-11 01:29:23

I have benefited so much from psychotherapy with Brett Richards, that I feel compelled to share my experience. I just cant say enough about him! And, as a retired nurse whos worked with numerous healthcare providers over many years, I know an exceptional practitioner when I see one. Brett is definitely top-quality! The truth is, I began therapy with Brett because for a while I had been struggling with depression and a few other issues. I just felt stuck and didnt know what to do, so I did a simple search online to see what types of therapy options were out there. I came across Bretts website and it was among the few I really liked, so I decided to give him a call and see about setting up an appointment. When I called him, Brett was very friendly, professional, and knowledgeable, and very generous with his time. But, the fact that he took the time to talk with me a little on the phone about my issues and goals before I even set my first appointment really made me feel that he was definitely the right therapist for me. He just has this genuinely warm and caring nature that totally made me feel safe and comfortable. I have had several other therapists throughout my life, but Brett is definitely the best one Ive ever had. I have never had a psychotherapist break things down for me with such exceptional ease and insight as Brett. Im always amazed by how quickly he zeros in on the essence of my issues, and how effective his therapy methods are at helping me resolve them. And, his memory is the most detailed Ive ever seen! Hes very bright, and has this incredible way of tying things together, summarizing them, and communicating his insights, feedback, and so forth. He also has a straightforward yet gentle way of helping me explore and process my past, my relationships, etc., so that now I understand and have more clarity about these things, and am able to apply it in my life. Another thing I really appreciate about Brett is that hes a wonderful listener. Hes always very focused, understanding, and non-judgmental, regardless of what my issues are. This has been huge for me! Something else I love about Brett is that hes just a rare, kind soul. I always feel like he really wants to help me, that I actually matter to him, and that he genuinely and truly cares about my progress. The improvements Ive made as a result of therapy with Brett have so far been long-lasting and deep, and have occurred quicker than with any other therapist I have ever worked with. Because of Brett, Im learning how to deal with the difficulties of life more effectively, although sometimes I still feel sad about some things, but then again, who doesnt? But, for the most part, I actually dont feel depressed anymore, which is so amazing to me. I understand myself much more clearly now, Im sleeping better at night, and Im able to function better in my relationships and just in life overall. Im totally blown away, and very grateful. If youre looking for a truly exceptional therapist who genuinely cares, and who can actually really help you, then I highly, highly recommend Brett!

Review №27

2016-01-13 15:38:26

Brett Richards is the first psychotherapist that I have ever been to. And, as far as therapists go, I can honestly say I feel quite lucky that I found a great one, because Brett has been truly fantastic!I began psychotherapy with Brett because my fiancée wanted us to do couples therapy before we got married. In the beginning, I wasnt sure if a psychotherapist could even help us, and I definitely wasnt sure what to expect. However, now that Ive worked with Brett, Im very happy I agreed to go, because Brett helped my fiancé and I make some important improvements that have advanced our relationship to a deeper and better level.Brett helped us in a lot of ways. He helped us open our eyes to insights and perspectives about what goes into a happy and successful relationship that we hadnt ever thought about before, but which have been making a big difference in improving our relationship. He has helped us to understand each other better, to appreciate each other more deeply, and to grow closer as a couple, and he has helped us gain better self-understanding and self-awareness as individuals. And Brett has also helped us to identify and resolve many of our problems and issues that were getting in our way.Brett has also been a tremendous help to my fiancé and I by assisting us in vastly improving our communication. He has taught us a ton of great tools, skills, and strategies that we have been using to improve the way we talk about everything (including tough subjects). We are now communicating in a more effective, more accurate, and healthier way, which has been extremely satisfying for us both.I have also been very impressed by how exceptionally well Brett listens and remembers. Even though we see him for only one hour each week, we have been in therapy with Brett for a while and have had a number of sessions over time. And yet, he recalls with ease all of the details, names, and essentially everything from our prior sessions. And then, when he thinks its beneficial to do so, he brings to our awareness key points from previous sessions in such a way that enhances the therapy work we are doing in current sessions. This has absolutely helped us gain deeper and clearer understandings, resolve issues, and advance our therapy progress.In every one of our therapy sessions, Brett has always been very active, focused, and engaged, and it has always been very clear to my fiancé and I that he is genuinely dedicated to helping us make as much therapy progress as we possibly can (which is so important!).One of the things that touched me most about psychotherapy with Brett, and which has been meaningful for me (my fiancé feels the same way), is that in addition to how professional, intelligent, knowledgeable, and skilled Brett is, he is definitely one of the nicest, kindest, most genuinely caring people Ive met in quite a while.If youre searching for an outstanding psychotherapist, then I highly, highly recommend Brett. I just cant imagine how anyone could be better. He has made a very positive significant difference in our relationship, and my fiancé and I would not be where we are today without his help. Thank you, Brett, for everything!

Review №28

2019-08-04 01:37:18

If you are looking for an experienced and skilled psychotherapist, who genuinely cares and really delivers, then look no further, because Brett is the best one!For quite a while, I had been struggling through a variety of difficulties in my personal life. I tried to believe that everything was fine, but regardless of how hard I tried, I found myself increasingly stuck, struggling, and unhappy. I wasn’t able to come to a solution by myself, and did not know what to do.Throughout this time, I tried to find a psychotherapist that could help me. However, after a while I stopped, because it seemed that the ones I saw were really not that good and because I did not feel it was helping me. Regardless of that, I made the decision to give therapy one more try, and started searching the Internet again. If you have ever tried to find a GREAT psychotherapist, then you probably know that trying to find one can be confusing and difficult.Of all the psychotherapists that I researched on the Internet, Brett definitely stood out! His many excellent reviews really resonated with me, and I found his website to be very welcoming and informative. In addition, in the phone consultation I had with Brett, I could instantly see that he is not only extremely knowledgeable, but that he truly cares.When I arrived at Brett’s office for my first session, immediately I was impressed by how warm, understanding, and kind he was, and by how much he sincerely wanted to be helpful to me. I was also able to see very clearly that Brett is extremely intelligent and that he truly knows what he is doing as a psychotherapist.Another thing that really blows me away about Brett is his unique ability to notice and remember everything from our therapy sessions, and his special way of being able to explain insights and concepts to me that are easy for me to understand and use. Out of all the things I have shared with Brett about myself, my life, and my problems, he is excellent at identifying the things I need help with, and then providing for me the best ways to resolve and improve my issues and challenges.Something else I really like about Brett is that unlike some other psychotherapists I have seen in the past, who often just sat in our sessions, listened quietly, and frequently said things like, “tell me how you feel,” Brett is actively involved and productively engaged in our therapy sessions, offering insights, strategies, tools, skills, solutions, and more, which is SO important to me!Under Brett‘s careful guidance, he also helped me to open up, to express my feelings and thoughts, and to discover and better understand both my strengths and my weaknesses. Brett really helped me grow as a person, even in some areas that I didn’t even know I needed help with until he brought them to my awareness, which has been extremely beneficial and important for me.Being in psychotherapy with Brett has been truly life-changing for me! He has been a true blessing and gift, because he helped me identify and resolve my personal issues, and made me feel valuable and happy again! It is because of Brett that I feel a lot better about myself, and that I am now actually excited about my life and my future. Brett is absolutely that rare, special, amazing psychotherapist you are looking for!

Review №29

2015-12-22 19:08:21

What can I say about Brett Richards? My experience in therapy with Brett was amazing. I found him to be a caring and highly skilled psychotherapist, with exceptional knowledge of human nature and psychotherapy. He also has a very warm and welcoming disposition, and a wonderful way of listening and understanding, which made me feel very comfortable right from the start. And, he has an absolutely incredible memory for detail. Brett remembered things I mentioned months earlier, with remarkable clarity, and would help me tie it all together with what we were working on in current sessions, in ways that helped me understand myself and my life much more clearly, and which definitely helped me heal and grow. Overall, I found Brett to be a very impressive psychotherapist and a true professional.I started therapy with Brett because I had a number of deeper issues, including lifelong depression, low self-esteem, and some other troubles. With Brett’s help, I was finally able to confront my latent childhood feelings and fears, which had plagued me for many years. With his assistance, I was able to bring those still resident old hidden fears and feelings to the surface, and confront them and resolve them as a mature adult. Once we accomplished that, Brett helped me finally shift my focus toward my future and not back toward my past. For the first time in my life, I am finally able to let go of the pains of my past and actually look ahead, which has been an enormous relief. I feel like a heavy weight has been lifted, and that Im finally free to actually live my life.I experienced Bretts psychotherapy office to be very peaceful, calming, classy, and professional. Just a wonderful place to do therapy. And, I experienced the various psychotherapy methods which Brett used to help me, including hypnosis, to be extremely helpful. As an added benefit, Brett would record the hypnosis sessions, and email the recordings to me so I could listen and re-experience them as much as I wanted.I am forever grateful to Brett for his life-changing help, and his genuine caring and concern for me. Should I ever need Bretts help again, I know he will be there for me... and Im confident he will remember everything :)If you are looking for a truly masterful and genuinely caring psychotherapist, then I highly recommend Brett Richards. Thank you, Brett, for giving me my life back!

Review №30

2016-01-25 00:23:06

First off, I’d like say THANK YOU to Brett Richards for everything he’s helped my fiancé and I with. Brett is a wonderful psychotherapist, and we are so glad we found him. We started seeing Brett for couples therapy because we were having a breakdown in our communication, as well as some other issues, and because we also wanted some premarital counseling.I found Brett by doing a Google search. We really enjoyed his website because it was well organized, very easy to navigate, and had plenty of helpful information. In addition, I saw on Bretts website that he offers a no obligation consultation at no charge, so I reached out and contacted him. Brett responded very quickly (which is definitely a plus!).I have to admit I felt a little nervous at the start of our phone consultation because before this I had never been to a psychotherapist and I didn’t know what to expect. However, speaking with Brett throughout our phone consultation actually made my nervous feelings go away! Brett was very gentle, kind, and extremely welcoming, which made me feel very comfortable.During our phone consultation, Brett was very professional, friendly, and understanding, and very generous with his time. He answered all of my questions, got a feel for the situation and why we were seeking couples therapy, asked questions to make sure he understood, and made the offer for my fiancé to contact him as well, just like I did, if my fiancé had any questions. In talking with Brett, I felt understood and cared for. I felt like it really mattered to him to help my fiancé and I. It was just a really nice experience. At that point, I knew for sure that I wanted Brett to be our therapist.After our first session, both my fiancé and I were very happy and relieved that we found Brett, and this has proven true throughout our entire experience in therapy with him. In addition to Brett being one of the most genuinely caring, kind, and understanding people weve ever had the pleasure of knowing, hes also extremely intelligent and knowledgeable, he offers really great thought-provoking insights, and is very easy to talk to. He is an incredibly astute observer, a great listener, and is very detail oriented. And in all of our couples therapy sessions, not once did Brett ever judge us or take sides. He always remained nonjudgmental, impartial, and objective in all of his dealings with my fiancé and I, which helped both of us feel safe and comfortable to let our guards down and really be ourselves. Lets put it this way, hes very good at what he does.Through the course of our couples therapy and premarital counseling sessions with Brett, my fiancé and I have noticed big improvements in our relationship. As we began working with Brett, he very quickly identified our core issues and troubling patterns, both as individuals and as a couple, and then helped us work toward improving them. In addition, Brett taught us how to effectively communicate with each other and avoid conflict. He helped us understand each other much more clearly and get along much better. And, he also helped us re-establish and deepen our emotional connection (and soon to be marital bond), which means the world to us!We are deeply appreciative of how much Brett has helped us improve our relationship. It is so much better now than it was when we started therapy with Brett. We are very grateful for everything he has done for us, and from the bottom of our hearts, would recommend Brett to anyone!

Review №31

2014-01-18 01:58:18

I came to Brett for psychotherapy because for years I had been suffering from daily nausea, and was told by my doctor that I had developed a permanent digestive problem called gastroparesis which apparently caused the nausea. I had also been struggling with depression and anxiety. My doctor prescribed various meds which didnt really work, and after a while he basically dismissed me. I wasnt satisfied, so I consulted other doctors, along with my own online research, and discovered that the mind-body connection apparently is real. At that point I was desperate, so I decided to see if I could heal myself with my mind. I started by googling psychotherapy and hypnotherapy in the San Fernando Valley. A ton of names came up. But when I read Bretts website I was very impressed, so I decided to give him a call. Im so glad I did. He was so supportive and friendly during our thorough initial phone consultation that I just felt we would be a good match. It turns out I was right. His office is a very comfortable, pleasant place to do therapy, and it was very clear from the beginning that Brett is a true professional. I imagine that therapy varies from client to client, but what Brett always did was help me feel very calm and comfortable. I always felt like I could talk with him about anything. Throughout therapy, I got to experience various therapy methods, including hypnosis, to address my depression, anxiety, and nausea. Brett helped me explore and understand myself and my life, including whats possible, and with Bretts help I learned healthier ways of responding to the challenges in my life. And every time Brett did hypnosis with me, he spoke into a voice recorder and emailed me the hypnosis recordings so that at home I was able to relax and listen to them as many times as I wanted to. All of this really helped. Something else that I really appreciate about Brett is just how genuinely caring and sincerely kind he is. I always felt like he really listened to me and understood me, and that my progress was really important to him. At this point, after working in therapy with Brett, Im excited to say that my nausea has finally stopped, my depression and anxiety are essentially gone, and I feel great. And, I couldnt have done it without Brett. He is truly a gem. I give him my highest recommendation.

Review №32

2013-05-15 21:42:47

Ive been working with Brett for some time, as I had been dealing with health issues, job loss, and depression. I was going through a very rough stretch, and didnt know what to do. Brett helped me change how I think about myself and my life, and taught me a ton of skills and tools which have made a big difference!Brett is an excellent listener, a compassionate and caring therapist, and has a knack for steering our sessions towards effective, actionable outcomes and results. Highly recommended.

Review №33

2020-02-27 20:48:40

I was one of those guys that never really thought to much about therapy. In fact, I pretty much thought it was... pointless. This was until my relationship led me down a path where I was looking for help and felt I tried everything up until that point. So I went to Brett after looking online for a bit. Only after a few sessions It became insanely clear how ignorant I was to the benefits of therapy. Not only did I began to understand my circumstances in my relationship better but I feel I also grew as an individual as well as my partner. Im not sure what I expected but I am glad I went to therapy with Brett. I definitely recommend.