Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I earned a Masters of Arts in Marriage, Family, Child Counseling and a Masters of Divinity with an emphasis in New Testament Theology from Fresno Pacific Biblical Seminary. My Masters work in traumatic stress has led me to specialize in Trauma and PTSD in both adults and children and am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.
I have experience in Law Enforcement, firefighting, and EMS as a Paramedic. I have experience in ministry working as pastor, chaplain, and pastoral counselor. Before opening my private practice I worked as a therapist at the College of the Sequoias, Visalia Youth Services and with Trinity Ministries Group.
I work with adults, adolescents, children, family and couples. I enjoy working with adolescents and children with behavioral, mood and anxiety problems. I work with the military, law enforcement, firefighters, and paramedics and their families. My approach is to come along side of you to assist you in developing healthier relationships and coping skills. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
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Richard Wendt is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (CA LMFT 94478) practicing in California. He holds 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.
His graduate training included work in traumatic stress, which led him to specialize in trauma and PTSD for both adults and children. He is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.
Before opening a private practice, Richard served in law enforcement, firefighting, and emergency medical services as a paramedic. He also has experience in ministry as a pastor, chaplain, and pastoral counselor, and previously worked as a therapist at the College of the Sequoias, Visalia Youth Services, and with Trinity Ministries Group.
He works with adults, adolescents, children, families, and couples. He particularly enjoys supporting adolescents and children who face behavioral challenges, mood concerns, and anxiety. He also works with military personnel, law enforcement officers, firefighters, paramedics, and their families. As a male therapist, he works with clients from Christian and non-religious backgrounds and lists older adults among his specialties.
Richard takes a collaborative approach, coming alongside clients to help them build healthier relationships and practical coping skills. He aims to maintain an open, nonjudgmental environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared freely. He supports clients through the courageous first steps toward a more fulfilling and happier life.
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