My wife and I came to Brett for premarital counseling, and because it helped so much, we continued into couples therapy. We definitely love each other, but we were struggling because we were stuck in some painful patterns, including miscommunication, jumping to conclusions, getting triggered, defensiveness, taking things personally that weren't meant that way, and staying stuck in our own points of view instead of really hearing each other. These patterns created a lot of unnecessary and very painful conflict between us. For example, small misunderstandings would quickly turn into big fights that dragged on forever and often left us not speaking at all for days. To help us with this, Brett helped each of us work through and resolve many of our individual issues that had been contributing to many of our conflicts. He also taught us a much healthier and more effective way of communicating. He slowed us down, helped us learn how to actually hear each other, and guided us toward deeper emotional connection. During our sessions, Brett taught us a number of very practical tools that have made an enormous difference. One of the most powerful was learning how to check in with each other about what each other actually said versus what we thought we heard, instead of just reacting to our own assumptions. For example, if things started to escalate in our sessions, one of the many ways Brett would help was to gently pause us and have each of us repeat what the other person actually said before responding. This helped us see how often our assumptions were off. That shift alone has helped us respond to each other in a much more accurate and thoughtful way, rather than just reacting to our own interpretations and misunderstandings. This, along with everything else Brett did to help us, has been absolutely huge for us! Couples therapy with Brett has truly been life-changing for us. He has a remarkable ability to identify the core of a problem and guide you toward practical ways of addressing it. As a result, our conflicts have decreased dramatically. And when disagreements do come up, we're now able to resolve things much faster and reconnect with genuine understanding and emotional closeness. We've both definitely put in the work, that's for sure. But, it's clear to us that the progress we made would not have been possible without Brett's professional insight, skill, and steady guidance. I also want to say how calming, supportive, and accepting Brett is as a therapist. He's thoughtful, non-judgmental, and deeply caring, and he creates a space where we feel safe opening up, sharing honestly, and really doing the deeper work. I would wholeheartedly recommend Brett to any individual or couple who is struggling, and who wants a highly skilled psychotherapist and couple therapists to help them heal, grow, and significantly improve their well-being and their relationship. Highly recommended! read more

My husband and I went to Brett Richards for couples therapy and we are so glad we did. Brett always made us feel heard and was always very patient and understanding. My husband and I struggled at being able to communicate with each other and Brett was able to guide us and helped us overcome that. He helped us understand each other in a way that we couldn't do ourselves until he put it into perspective. I would definitely recommend Brett for anyone looking for a marriage counselor. read more

My husband and I had couples therapy with Brett Richards, MFT, and we're incredibly thankful for the experience. He helped us grow stronger as a couple by guiding us through challenges with improved communication, emotional awareness, and mutual understanding. Brett is warm, thoughtful, and deeply present. From the start, he made it easy for both of us to feel safe and supported. He listens with intention and care, and we could tell he's genuinely invested in helping his clients grow. What also made a big difference for us was how Brett helped us slow down and really hear each other. He gave us practical tools, asked the right questions, and created space for honest conversation. We were able to work through patterns that had been stuck for years. Brett is one of the kindest people you'll meet, and it's clear that he brings both heart and skill into every session. His presence made even our hardest moments feel manageable. If you're looking for a couples therapist who truly cares and who knows how to help couples reconnect and communicate more clearly, I highly recommend Brett Richards. read more

My partner and I have been seeing Brett for couples therapy, and it has been such a positive and transformative experience. From the very beginning, Brett made us both feel comfortable and heard. He creates a safe, nonjudgmental space where we can openly communicate, and he gives us practical tools that actually work in our day-to-day relationship. One thing that surprised us (in the best way!) is that Brett also specializes in hypnotherapy. He has gently introduced techniques from that practice into our sessions, which has been incredibly helpful for stress, mindset shifts, and even breaking through old patterns. Every session with Brett leaves us feeling more connected, hopeful, and supported. He's professional, compassionate, and truly dedicated to helping couples strengthen their relationships. We are so grateful to have found him and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a couples therapist. read more

Brett is an excellent therapist. The care he demonstrates with his patients is like no other I have personally worked with before. I have now known him for many years. Initially he helped me and my life partner overcome a very large obstacle in our relationship. Our focus was to have better communication overall along with setting and obtaining specific goals in our relationship. We have a long way since working with Brett. We are grateful to have him as a resource in our lives and highly recommend him to all of our friends and family. Thank you eternally, Brett! read more

My fiance and I spent over a month looking for a couples therapist that would best fit us and our different personalities. However, as soon as we spoke to Brett, we both knew he was the perfect fit. Brett has been an absolute pleasure to work with in our couples therapy journey. Throughout our couples therapy journey, our lives have genuinely changed for the better. He is lovely to talk to, impartial, and very digestible (especially with very complex issues). He has helped our communication in ways we never knew was possible. He is very knowledgeable in many different fields and is always there to help. Through his knowledge and experience, both our personal lives have drastically changed as well. We use the tools he has given us on a constant basis. He is also an expert in the field of hypnotherapy which was surprisingly helpful to us both. Grateful isn't strong enough of a word to describe how we feel with him! P.S he's a very very lovely and genuine guy! read more

I truly recommend Brett. Brett provides therapy that is uniquely tailored to you and really addresses the specific needs that you have. From the initial phone call I was immediately at ease, and I felt there was a freedom to express myself because Brett showed a genuine interest. Brett asked specific questions which uncovered the root cause of the issue, which provided a starting point to therapy, there was no inactive "getting to know you" period. The sessions were specific and addressed the overall goal for therapy, but also allowed for room to address any particular issues that came up during the week. I felt positive changes with every session and Brett gave me the necessary tools to carry with me throughout my life. I am grateful for Brett. read more

Brett is a great Marriage/Family Therapist! Mine and my husband's communication with each other has improved tremendously because of the methods Brett had suggested. His calm and genuine demeanor gave us the comfort we needed to become open and honest with each other during the sessions, and opened up that comfort level for practicing open honesty outside of the session. It was a blessing to have Brett as our MFT, and would recommend to others! read more

Brett's guidance, support and expertise has helped my husband and I save our marriage. From the very first meeting, it was obvious that Brett genuinely wanted to help us through our issues. With his patient, understanding, knowledgeable and professional approach, he taught us skills in communication and used great analogies to help us understand each other and our feelings. We are forever grateful to Brett for helping us understand, value, and appreciate each other and our marriage. I would highly recommend Brett to anyone. You will not be disappointed! read more

I wanted to share the incredible experience my boyfriend and I had with Brett Richards MFT. We were looking for pre-marital counseling / couples therapist to establish a strong foundation for the future and to get support in some areas of our relationship. In therapy with Brett, we learned invaluable skills and insights that have brought us closer than we could have ever imagined. He is a professional and an expert in his field. Moreover, you can tell Brett really cares about his clients. We cannot recommend Brett enough. If you are looking to improve and grow your relationship or even get individual therapy, look no further! Going to Brett was life changing for us. Thanks so much Brett! read more

I found Brett while doing a search for a psychotherapist in my area and my eye was immediately drawn to his profile based on his reviews. After going to Brett for over a year now, I absolutely see why his reviews are so solid. From my first experience with Brett I felt understood and very comfortable. Brett spent about an hour with me on the phone the first time we spoke. He really wanted to understand the entire scope of my situation and I didn't feel rushed at all. He provided me with undivided attention and the time I needed to explain everything I wanted to. This was refreshing because in my search to find someone I had not felt that connection and care up to that point. Once I started attending sessions with Brett I was very pleased on multiple levels. He is kind and understanding about the challenges you may be facing, however he doesn't hold back any observations about what you could do differently in the situation to result in a healthier and better outcome. He has helped me process difficult situations in my life and have a healthier view point. I truly value my time with Brett, and I highly suggest him to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and caring professional. You won't be disappointed! read more

I'm writing this review because I'm deeply grateful for my fabulous psychotherapist, Brett Richards, and all the amazing help he has given me, and because, from the bottom of my heart, I would recommend him to anyone. I've always been a big believer in self-improvement and personal growth, and have usually done pretty well on my own in terms of handling things. However, in life, we all have more to learn, and areas where we could improve. And, sometimes we all face challenges and tough times that require outside help to better understand what's happening and to get through it, and it finally became my turn. I'm just so glad I found Brett. He has truly been a blessing for me! So, what can I say about Brett? First of all, he is a true top-quality professional, 100%, no doubt about it... very smart, knowledgeable, and skilled... genuinely caring, understanding, and insightful... an exceptional listener who is always actively engaged in our therapy sessions... and he is just one of the nicest people you'll ever meet! I truly couldn't ask for more in a psychotherapist and counselor! He has a beautiful, warm, inviting, professional psychotherapy office, which is a really comfortable and supportive place to do therapy and work on yourself. And, while I'm very proud of myself for how actively I participated in therapy with Brett, the truth is, I could not have made the extraordinary progress and improvements I did without Brett's expert help. He really knows what he's doing as a psychotherapist! He always makes me feel comfortable, and I completely trust him with my deeper true thoughts and feelings, because it's very clear that he genuinely cares about me and really wants to help me, and because he is so good at what he does. The time I have spent in counseling and psychotherapy with Brett is deeply meaningful for me, and has truly been life-changing! If you are going through difficulties and struggles, and are looking for help through individual psychotherapy, marriage counseling, or couples therapy, then you will absolutely be in great hands with Brett! And, if you do give Brett a try as your psychotherapist, which I highly recommend, you will discover very quickly that he not only lives up to his many very positive reviews, he actually far exceeds them! Trust me, with the remarkable improvements Brett helped me make, I'm living proof! read more

Brett Richards, MA MFT - Brett's warm, comfortable psychotherapy office - Counseling & Mental Health Near Me - Encino, California

Hands down, Brett is AMAZING. I've seen nearly a dozen therapists before and he is above and beyond anyone that I've ever worked with. My husband and I decided to do marital counseling as the normal stressors of life took over a lot of positive aspects of our marriage. My husband has never been fond of therapy, but he absolutely LOVES therapy with Brett. Brett's incredibly comfortable to talk to, he's like a long time friend with the perks of being absolutely brilliant and incredibly attentive and caring. You can tell that his heart is invested in his work, he's professional and personable and I couldn't ask for anything more from a therapist. Brett's equipped us with essential tools that have helped strengthen our marriage, communication, and even ourselves. We learn something new every session and feel a breath of fresh air. Change is possible, and the life we envision is becoming a reality. We owe this all to you Brett, thank you for your gentle guidance and support!! read more

Finding a good therapist is NOT easy to do but if you're reading this, you're in the right place. I'm a 31 M engaged to a 24 F (to give context) and, prior to our marriage, was looking for counseling to strengthen our relationship more than anything else. As a side note - I've never really done therapy before, so this was completely new to me. Brett was not only one of the few therapists who actually called me back, but also cared to learn more about me and my situation. Our initial consultation felt very engaging, informative, and comforting. It was an easy decision to start this journey. We became a client for couples therapy and the sessions have been life-changing and transformative. In only a few months, we have learned so many principles of communication, relationships, individuality, leadership and also applicable tools to apply the principles in action! These sessions have made my relationship bulletproof and as a nice side-effect has made me a better, more mature individual. All while in the "couples therapy" setting. So you get a lot when you're working with Brett. I can confidently say that Brett is one of the most caring therapists who listens extremely well, understands, remains neutral, coaches, educates, and has changed my life! Brett is many things but one thing that stands out to me is how effective he is. From the beginning you can tell he cares about you and not just his work. He makes therapy sessions a truly enjoyable experience, even the not-so-pretty sessions. All of this has led to a deep and meaningful transformation in my relationship and self. I would recommend Brett to anyone reading this. I don't know your situation but if you find yourself here then call him, leave a message if he's busy, and see for yourself... read more

B lessed to have found such a caring & professional therapist~ R eached out to him over the phone and we had a long chat. E ven that early, you can tell he is incredibly invested in his clients. T he very first (virtual) session with him he was so thorough T hat we knew right away we had lots to discover with him! R eally takes the time to carefully explain important ideas. I n our couples sessions, he makes sure we are both equally heard. C an't believe how QUICKLY he was able to get through to us! H e is clearly very experienced and knowledgeable, A nd we feel very safe sharing our troubles & learnings with him. R elationship has never felt more solid, thanks to Brett, D efinitely looking forward to continuing this growth! S o much gratitude, really -- thank you from our hearts :] read more

Brett is a wonderful therapist! He's very knowledgeable and caring. He gave me more than I expected. Highly recommend!

To tell you the truth within just the consultation he is by far the most genuine; passionate; charismatic Therapist I have talk to in a long time. He is special in his area of expertise, and without question actually cared for our best interest in also providing knowledge and resources for our treatment plan in getting the best results to a healthier relationship, and state of mind. Thank you Brett Richards read more

Nowhere will you find a more knowledgeable, kind, and helpful psychotherapist than Brett Richards! For more than 50 years, I had been struggling with a phobia that just wouldn't go away. Over many years, I have had numerous psychotherapists including a cognitive behavioral therapist, a hypnotherapist, and a year with a psychiatrist. I have to admit that along my path to recovery I did improve a bit with each of the therapists I had, but I still had some of the phobia remaining that caused me fear when I would go out into open spaces or driving a car, along with some other issues related to recovering from a difficult upbringing, etc. Brett was able to help me in ways that my other psychotherapists had not, with very effective psychotherapy sessions which at times included hypnosis (hypnosis is awesome, by the way, and Brett is really excellent at it). Through all of our psychotherapy sessions and also through his amazing hypnosis sessions, Brett gave me many helpful tools so that when I started to feel that awful, decades old phobic fear, my mind immediately turned on Brett's words which I worked hard to embed in my brain and mind. And, I'm happy to say that the things I worked on in therapy with Brett have been working really well :) And, while I still have a little bit to improve on (who doesn't, right?), working on myself in psychotherapy with Brett, who is an absolute treasure, has been an amazing life-changing experience for me! As I continue working on myself in therapy with Brett, I know I will be able to lose that last remaining 10% of my phobia, and that I will continue making progress and improvement on my other issues, as well. Whatever your problems might be, whether you are a single individual, or you are in a relationship or marriage, or if you are struggling with family problems, etc., I truly believe that Brett Richards can very probably find the answers and give you the insights and tools with which to better yourself and your life situation! My recommendation is that if you really are struggling in any area of your life, and if you think you would benefit from psychotherapy with a great psychotherapist, why hesitate? You're worth more than that and you deserve better than that! Trust me, I would know! I am indebted to Brett for being the therapist who finally helped me truly heal and grow, and would confidently recommend him to anyone! Give him a call, you'll be glad you did! :) read more

If you want a psychotherapist that genuinely cares about getting you better, Brett is for you. Right off the bat, he was very responsive and professional. He is also highly knowledgeable in his craft and I am certain that he is more than capable of helping anyone who acknowledges that they need help but lacks the proper tools or knowledge to the journey to healing -- such as myself. Each session tackled problems specific to myself and time spent with Brett was immensely more efficient than trying to scour the Internet for free self help content -- trust me, I've tried. Thank you Brett! You are definitely life changing. read more

My wife and I are very thankful that we found Brett Richards! He's a remarkable psychotherapist who has been instrumental in saving our marriage. I would highly recommend him to anyone!  We started couples therapy with Brett because for quite some time we've had troubles in our marriage. Personally, I've had a lifetime struggle with sadness, anger, and an inability to express my feelings in a manner that's acceptable. This has had a negative effect on all of my relationships throughout my life, including the most important ones, my relationship with my wife, and to some extent, our kids.  In the past, my wife and I had seen other marriage counselors for couples therapy to try to improve our relationship. But, none of them were really able to handle us, least of all me. While our marriage counseling sessions with the other couples therapists from our past gave us a few things of value, overall they didn't really do much of anything, and would often just unravel into arguments between my wife and I.  Despite it all, we do care for each other and our relationship, and wanted to keep our marriage intact, so we gave one final shot at couples therapy to try to save our marriage. It was at this point that we were fortunate enough to find Brett.  As our marriage counselor and couples therapist, Brett has been monumentously helpful. He is very professional, well educated, extremely intelligent, and very insightful and intuitive. I'm telling you, the guy picks up on everything, and his attention to detail is extraordinary! His memory for details is also among the best I've ever seen! In addition, Brett has always been very supportive, understanding, and kind to us, as well as impartial, objective, and non-judgmental. And, he's always been very direct and straightforward with both of us, but in a very compassionate and caring way. He's very skilled and knowledgeable about psychology, psychotherapy, and marriage counseling, and is definitely a master of his trade. Throughout marriage counseling, Brett helped us learn how to respond to each other in healthier and more fulfilling ways. He gave us tools that have helped us communicate much better, and which have helped us get through conflicts and disagreements in productive ways so that we clarify our differences and misunderstandings instead of arguing about them, so we understand each other better, and so we feel closer as a couple.  Brett also helped us identify and work toward resolving our individual core issues which have caused many of our arguments in the first place. Overall, I was just really moved by Brett. In addition to his high intelligence, professional expertise, and how much he helped us in marriage counseling, which has been absolutely life changing, Brett is also just one of the kindest and most caring and generous people I've ever met. Truly. He's very down-to-earth, genuine, warm, and welcoming, and has a very calm and comforting demeanor. His dedication and commitment to helping us increase our well-being, and his professional integrity, are very, very high.  My impression of Brett is one of deep appreciation, admiration, and gratitude. Thank you Brett, for saving our marriage, and for helping Rebecca and I reconnect and discover our joy! If you're looking for a great psychotherapist to help you with counseling for your relationship or marriage, or even for individual therapy, then I highly recommend that you give Brett Richards a try! read more

Brett Richards, MA MFT - Counseling & Mental Health Near Me - Encino, California

If you're looking for a skilled and experienced psychotherapist who really cares and delivers, then look no further, Brett is the one! He is hands down the best psychotherapist I have ever encountered! For a long time, I was going through some difficulties in my personal life. I tried to keep up a facade that everything was fine but no matter how hard I tried, I found myself struggling, stuck, and feeling increasingly unhappy. I couldn't find a solution on my own and didn't know what to do. During this time, I saw some psychotherapists but stopped after a while, probably because they weren't really that good and I didn't feel it helped me. Regardless, I decided to give it one more try and started searching the web. For those of you who have been trying to find a GREAT psychotherapist, you know how confusing and difficult this can be. Out of all the psychotherapists I researched, Brett really stood out. His reviews really spoke to me, and I found his website very informative and inviting. Also, in his phone consultation with me, I could immediately tell that he was not only very knowledgeable but that he also genuinely cares. When I first came to Brett's office, I was immediately impressed by how warm, kind, and understanding he was, and by how much he sincerely wanted to help me. It was also very clear to me that Brett is extremely smart and that he really knows what he's doing. Something else that blows me away about Brett is that he notices and remembers everything from our sessions, and that he is able to explain concepts and insights to me in ways that are easy for me to understand. He is also great at identifying what I need help with and at coming up with the best ways to resolve these matters. Another thing I really like about Brett is that he is actively involved in our therapy sessions, which is SO important to me. In other words, he doesn't just sit there, listen, and say "tell me how you feel?" Under Brett's careful guidance, he taught me techniques and gave me tools to improve my situation both short-term and long-term. He also helped me to open up, to express my thoughts and feelings, and to identify and understand my strengths and weaknesses. He really helped me grow as a person, even in some areas I didn't know I needed help with until he brought them to my attention, which is very important to me. Therapy with Brett has truly been a life-changing experience for me! He has been a blessing, because he helped me resolve my issues, and made me feel happy and valuable again. Because of Brett, I feel a lot better, and am now really excited about my life and my future. Brett is definitely that rare amazing psychotherapist you're looking for! read more

My wife and I were fortunate to have found Brett, at a time when we needed guidance and perspective. If you are looking for an MFT, or individual therapy, you will find Brett to be a warm, caring, and objective advocate for his clients. We were not sure what to expect from our sessions, and didn't know were to start, but from day one, Brett made us feel like there was a path to happiness. We have knocked down walls that kept us from really understanding each other, and addressing our issues. We are grateful to have met you Brett, and thankful for the relationship we now have. read more

My fiance and I have been working with Brett for two months now for premarital counseling/couple's therapy. The difference the sessions with Brett made in our relationship is day and night. We used to struggle to communicate and often led to arguments. But now we are comfortable in sharing our thoughts and feelings. It's not perfect but we're working on it. We found ourselves more open to understanding than proving our individual points. And it opened up opportunities to get to know each other more. We can't thank Brett enough for everything that he's taught us. These knowledge and skills that we're learning from him are lifelong tools not only for us but in all relationships that we have - be it with family, friends, and at work. We wish we've done this sooner. And we're grateful that we met Brett. We highly recommend his service, and we highly recommend premarital counseling/couple's therapy. read more

I had said some very high goals to accomplish professionally, mainly in expanding my business while trying to also manage the insane amount of projects already piled mountain high on my desk. At the time, I found myself having to put out a number of personal fires elsewhere. They say when it rains it pours. Yeah no kidding. Trying to be superman when dysfunctional family gets in the way of productivity sucks. I was referred to Brett through a colleague who is also self-employed. I've never been to a therapist before, but gave him a call and had a good impression of the initial phone convo. Brett had some great suggestions for me. First, he has this super calm attitude that just puts you at ease instantly. Completely makes a difference! But the real meat and potatoes was that he gave me an outside the box perspective that I would never get from my "business" colleagues. In the end, I'm halfway through blasting my goals and haven't looked back. Definitely recommend Brett! Calm, honest, caring, knowledgeable and truly capable of giving you that "Wow!" moment needed when you're looking for solutions. read more

Brett Richards, MA MFT - Brett's office - Counseling & Mental Health Near Me - Encino, California

I am so thankful we came across Brett Richards. I decided to get into counseling with my husband to fix some of our problems. With the help of Brett Richards my partner and I learned how to communicate differently without getting into fights. & he just helped us with alot more. Not only is Brett Richards a good listener, but we feel so comfortable talking to him about our problems. We never feel that he is judging us. He always tries to understand us both. He really cares about fixing the problem; like he actually really cares. He works very hard to try and get a better understanding. Every time we talk about a problem, He really tries to dig into our feelings, thoughts, words, and emotions. If I was able to leave more than 5 starts I would . read more

Brett was my first experience in therapy and I have to say It has been very positive and has helped immensely. Brett is very knowledgeable, professional, and always provides great advice no matter the issue at hand. if you looking for an amazing therapist someone you can trust, I highly recommend his services as it has made such a wonderful impact on my life. read more

My wife and I have been having a very healing and relationship building experience in couples therapy with our wonderful psychotherapist, Brett Richards. I'm going to write a detailed review because I want other people who are in need of a therapist to know what a great person and psychotherapist Brett is, and what a blessing he has been for us. As our couples therapist, Brett has been helping us delve deeper into our marriage, resolve our issues, communicate better, and connect with one another on a more understanding and emotional level than we may have ever been able to achieve on our own. Brett is a truly gifted psychotherapist who we would highly recommend to everyone! My wife and I came to Brett after deciding to do premarital counseling a few months before we got married, because premarital counseling was so highly recommended to us by many of our closest married friends. We had been told to get premarital counseling with a good psychotherapist who is experienced in both couples therapy and individual therapy "before you run into tough times, and to help you resolve individual issues and develop relationship tools to work through those tough times." We both believe in building a strong foundation for our marriage, and we also believe in planning ahead and doing our due diligence. So, after several initial phone calls and a few initial meetings with other potential psychotherapists, I then had a call with Brett. Right away, Brett made a great impression on us because he was just so professional and intelligent, and because he was so genuinely warm, friendly, caring, and enthusiastic about helping my then fiancé and me. This made us feel very comfortable, and made it easy for us to choose Brett to be our psychotherapist for the premarital counseling and couples therapy we wanted. Even after our first premarital counseling session with Brett, we felt that everything about him was exactly what we were looking for in a psychotherapist... a true professional who is very knowledgeable, skilled, friendly, compassionate, and experienced with couples as well as individuals. We quickly developed trust with Brett because of his warm and caring demeanor, and how fabulous he is as a psychotherapist. This made us feel comfortable to open up with him in an honest way about our issues and concerns as a couple, and our hopes and dreams for our marriage. Before each of our couples therapy sessions with Brett, my wife and I usually plan topics to discuss and work on with him. During our sessions, Brett always creates a safe, supportive, and very understanding outlet for our concerns, and he always knows exactly what to say and do to help us. His insightful feedback and expert guidance, and the psychotherapy exercises and techniques Brett has given us throughout couples therapy, have all been very helpful and therapeutic for our marriage. After each of our couples therapy sessions, we feel a sense of happiness, relief, and hope, and that we got very high value from our time with Brett. In conclusion, working with Brett has been an amazing and very beneficial experience for us, both as individuals and as a married couple. We are very thankful and grateful for having found Brett, and plan to continue our psychotherapy relationship with Brett as our couples therapist and marriage counselor.  We would absolutely recommend Brett for psychotherapy, couples therapy, or marriage counseling to anyone who is either planning to get married or is facing issues in their existing marriage, or for any individual who is looking to improve their life through individual counseling and psychotherapy.  Based on our experience, Brett is extraordinary, and is definitely one of the best psychotherapists out there! If you're looking for a great psychotherapist, look no further, and give Brett a try! You'll be glad you did. Very highly recommended! read more

I was never a big believer when it comes to therapy. I was very skeptical of the whole process... of all of it. However, the last few months speaking with Brett has really help me grow as a person. I went in with no expectations and left feeling I learned so much about myself. He is an amazing listener and really takes the time to understand you and what you may be going through. His advice and guidance has opened my eyes, in various ways, when it comes to my own mental health and those around me. I am very grateful and plan on seeing him again in the future. 10/10 I'd recommend... and if you doubt therapy then I specifically recommend you! read more

Brett Richards has been instrumental in getting my husband and I to continuously learn how to communicate with each other effectively. Before Brett Richards, it frequently felt like my husband and I were speaking different languages during our arguments and conflicts, that's how little we would understand each other. Brett has empowered us with easy-to-use skills that we practice repetitively, so that it starts to feel more natural. He creates a safe, loving, caring environment for us to express ourselves. His help has greatly strengthened our relationship, beyond our expectations. The love was always there, but the lack of effective communication skills and understanding were taking a toll on our relationship. Seeking therapy is not part of either of our cultures, so it was a bit difficult for us to get over that hurdle. But now we have weekly sessions with Brett, and my hubby and I both enjoy continuing to learn more and more about each other as each week goes by. Having a FAIR third party perspective on things is a total game changer. Thank you Brett, for being there for us, for being the light at the end of the tunnel in our relationship and for all of your help, we are eternally grateful. read more

Words don't really convey how much I appreciate Brett Richards. Brett is a truly special human being and a fabulous psychotherapist who helped me get through some very difficult life experiences, and resolve some very difficult issues. Writing reviews about restaurants and stuff is one thing, but for something as meaningful and important as psychotherapy, and especially for how much Brett has helped me, I'm going to describe my experience in detail. I came to Brett for individual psychotherapy on the referral of my medical doctor. My doctor earned his medical degree at Harvard Medical School, has been a well respected and very successful physician for years, and has always given me top quality medical referrals. Because my doctor said Brett is a great psychotherapist, I knew for sure that I was going to make an appointment with Brett. And, based on my experience in therapy with Brett, I discovered that my doctor was indeed correct! Brett is a caring, knowledgeable, and skilled psychotherapist who helped me significantly improve myself and my life. Throughout my life, I tried some other psychotherapists long before I was referred to Brett, but I just hadn't ever been satisfied with the process. However, Brett is just in a different league, and is by far the best psychotherapist I have ever had. When I initially contacted Brett regarding his psychotherapy and counseling services, I was pretty distraught, and he gave me a phone consultation that was extremely generous and kind, in which he spent a lot of time with me on the phone. Brett treated me like a valuable person who was challenged by difficult circumstances and personal issues, and not like a person who has gone crazy. He helped me finally calm down and feel comfortable, which was a great relief. In essence, Brett gave a hopeless person hope, and that person was me. This level of genuine kindness and extraordinary professional care from Brett has been a huge part of the counseling and psychotherapy we've done. My psychotherapy sessions with Brett have been deeply meaningful and rewarding, and couldn't have gone any better. He's so smart, so caring, and so skilled. Each time I leave Brett's psychotherapy office after a therapy session, I feel like I've gained something of real value. Brett has always made me feel understood, deeply cared for, and emotionally safe, and as a result, I have been able to open up to him about everything. I always feel that Brett fully accepts and supports me and doesn't judge me, and that in his professional care, he is someone I can fully count on and trust. Throughout my experience in psychotherapy with Brett, he has always been very dedicated, driven, and committed to helping me. In this way and many others, he has proven himself to be very honorable and to have extremely high integrity. Brett's attentiveness to detail and his ability to remember details is also very impressive. And, his exceptional ability to quickly pinpoint the deeper true cause of my problems is remarkable. In addition, Brett is also very gifted at explaining things in ways that are easy for me to understand and apply. All of this has been extremely helpful for me. Some other things I really like about therapy with Brett is that he has a beautiful, very professional, and very confortable psychotherapy office. He is always on time and very punctual, which I appreciate, and he is very generous with his time. Yes, I'm still a work in progress, of course, but it's because of psychotherapy with Brett that I'm doing and feeling a whole lot better! In fact, I can honestly say that I am definitely not the same person I was when I started therapy with Brett. I have improved that much. For all the ways he has helped me, I have the ultimate respect and admiration for Brett, and I'm very grateful. If you're having difficulty in life and aren't really sure what to do, and if you are seeking a really good psychotherapist, then I highly recommend Brett Richards! I'm happy to give Brett my stamp of full approval, and like my doctor did for me, I highly recommend Brett to anyone! read more

My husband and I found Brett at a time when things were so difficult in our marriage, I thought we could not come back from it as a couple. I'm so happy we found him!! Brett has really helped my husband and I save our marriage! Now, we are better and stronger than ever. Brett didn't just listen to us complain about our problems, he helped us sort out, resolve, and heal our issues. He gave us and taught us great skills and tools which have helped us communicate and understand each other, not just on superficial surface levels, but on deeper, much more authentic and meaningful levels. As a matter of fact, my husband and I continue to use Brett's tools and skills daily, which we will definitely continue throughout our marriage! Since I was a young child, I have been to a number a psychotherapists, and until Brett, I have never met a psychotherapist who I felt deeply and truly heard me and listened to me, who actually, genuinely, truly cared about me, and who gave me the kind of valuable and helpful therapeutic feedback which I wanted and needed, the way Brett always does. I truly mean that. Brett is a fabulous psychotherapist! He is caring, kind, compassionate, super knowledgeable, very easy to talk to and open up to, very helpful, and overall, he is just really great at what he does. He always made me feel understood and heard, he never rushed me at all in my unfolding healing and personal growth process, and he is extremely kind, supportive, and very patient. Right from the start, and throughout my entire experience of therapy with Brett, he made me feel like his work as a psychotherapist was not just a business or a job for him. His passion and dedication to helping my husband and I heal and grow was very obvious and reassuring, in ways we both deeply appreciate. Brett made me feel extremely comfortable, which is a quality that I haven't ever found among the multiple therapists I have seen throughout my life. I love Brett's professional guidance, insights, and the fabulous analogies he has used in our therapy sessions. The communication skills and tools that Brett has helped my husband and I learn are extremely effective, which we both really value, and which we both find wonderful and rare to have in Brett as our psychotherapist. As a result of all of this, I always really look forward to our couples therapy sessions with Brett. As a matter of fact, as a component of our couples therapy, I am planning to do some individual sessions with Brett sometime soon, and I can't wait!! I am deeply grateful that we found Brett, and feel fortunate to get to benefit from his professional psychotherapy services, which for us, has been a life-changing experience. Brett has had a hugely positive and beneficial impact on my husband and I, has helped us improve ourselves as individuals, and has without a doubt helped us save our marriage! I have already referred a friend to Brett who is now currently seeing him, and I would highly recommend him to anyone!! :) read more

Brett is a fantastic marriage counselor and psychotherapist. I sought out Brett for marital counseling/couples therapy. His advice, helpful insight and tools he shared to become a more compassionate and better communicator in my marriage was invaluable. I also experienced wonderful growth as a person and individual through his expert sessions. Getting to learn and grow from his knowledge and the care/understanding that he exhibits during his sessions is wonderful. I am very grateful for the sessions I had with Brett and highly recommend him as an incredible marriage counselor. read more

First off, a HUGE Thank You to Brett. My wife and I were nervous about starting marriage counseling for the first time. We have been through so much these past few years and felt that we were in need to speak to a professional. From the start, Brett made us feel very comfortable, and wanted to understand both of us thoroughly and equally, including our "why" and our goals for improving our marriage. During our whole marriage counseling process with Brett, he has been extremely kind and compassionate, listens deeply, asks meaningful questions, and gives us great insights and wise understandings that are very practical and useful. Brett has also given us so much expert knowledge, and has given us so many great tools, all of which has helped us reach our goals for marriage counseling and our relationship. We now communicate, understand each other, and connect so much better and so much deeper, and it's all because of Brett! My wife and I felt like every marriage counseling session with Brett was extremely valuable, and very beneficial. There was not a single moment that we felt like we were wasting our time. Even though I started this review with "a HUGE Thank You," which I absolutely mean, I can also honestly say that "Thank you" seems like such an understatement, given how excellent Brett is as a psychotherapist and marriage counselor, how much he genuinely and truly cares about us, and how far above and beyond he goes to truly understand us and help us! It's nice to see people leave reviews for restaurants, etc., but it's even better to know that a great psychotherapist like Brett has helped real people with real situations, which is why it's so important to me to write this heartfelt review. When it comes to psychotherapy, Brett is truly a consummate professional, and his experience and expertise as a psychotherapist and marriage counselor really shows!! A million thanks and much gratitude to you, Brett, for helping us save our marriage, and for helping us thrive as a couple!!! We highly recommend Brett to anyone!! read more

I came across Brett Richards while doing a Yelp search in my area for counseling and psychotherapy services. I couldn't be happier with Brett. He is extremely professional, genuinely caring, and a truly amazing psychotherapist! I came to Brett because I was struggling with various personal issues, and finally decided to explore counseling and psychotherapy as a possible solution. Because this was my first time in therapy, I really didn't know how it was going to go, or if I would like working with a counselor or psychotherapist. But, I was willing to give it a try, and after working on myself in therapy with Brett, I can honestly say I'm very glad I did. Because of my psychotherapy sessions with Brett, many of my issues and problems that I feared could never be helped were actually very well healed and resolved! Brett's psychotherapy guidance and tutelage has not only been instrumental in improving my personal life, including my marriage relationship, but also in improving my professional life, as well. Now, after therapy with Brett, my mood has lifted, I'm much more in control of my emotions, my perspective on everything including myself and my marriage has improved, and I'm much better able to handle whatever comes my way! As a psychotherapist, Brett is very professional, intelligent, detailed, knowledgeable, and skilled. He's also very warm, friendly, caring, and kind. And, I found his counseling and psychotherapy methods to be truly insightful and ingenious. Brett listened carefully and understood me, offered wise and effective counseling that helped me better understand my life and myself, and taught me effective psychotherapy tools and skills that helped me improve many areas of my life. I truly wish I had come across Brett five years ago. He has helped me that much! In my experience of psychotherapy with Brett, it's clear that he is a very special person, with talent, skills, experience, and heart, which as I've discovered firsthand through therapy with him are some of the best qualities a psychotherapist can have. He accepts me fully and never judges me, always makes me feel welcome and comfortable, and has done excellent psychotherapy work with me. I would like to take this opportunity to truly thank you, Brett, for the great changes and improvements you have helped me make. You have made a huge positive difference in my life! Thank you! I'm very grateful. If you're looking for an outstanding, very professional, and very effective psychotherapist, I absolutely recommend Brett Richards! read more

Brett Richards is the first psychotherapist I've ever seen. And, to be completely honest, as far as therapists go I feel like I was very lucky to have found a great one, because Brett has been absolutely fantastic! I started therapy with Brett because it was important to my fiancée that we do couples counseling before getting married. Initially, I wasn't sure what to expect, or if seeing a psychotherapist would even help us. However, after working with Brett, I'm so happy I agreed to go, because he's helped my fiancé and I make a lot of improvements which have taken our loving relationship to the next level. Brett has helped us in so many ways. He's opened our eyes to perspectives and insights about what it takes to have a successful and happy relationship that we had never even thought about before, but which have really made a huge difference in improving our relationship. He's helped us better understand each other, more deeply appreciate each other, and grow closer as relationship partners, and he's helped both of us gain better self-awareness and self-understanding of ourselves as individuals. And with Brett's help, we've been able to identify and resolve a lot of our issues and problems which had been getting in the way. Brett has also helped us enormously in the area of communication. He's given my fiancé and I a ton of strategies, tools, and skills that we've been using to improve how we discuss things (including difficult topics). We're now able to communicate in a healthier, more accurate, and more effective way, which has been very satisfying for both of us. I'm also extremely impressed by how well Brett listens and remembers. We've been working with Brett for a while now. But, even though we only see him for an hour every week, he recalls names, details, and pretty much everything from our past sessions with ease. And, when he feels it's helpful to do so, he brings to our awareness key points from prior sessions in ways that enhance the work we're doing in current sessions. This has definitely helped us gain even clearer and deeper understandings, and has definitely helped us make more progress. In all of our therapy sessions, Brett has always been actively engaged and very focused, and it's always very apparent to both of us that he's sincerely committed to helping us make real progress (which is so important!). One of the things that has touched me the most about therapy with Brett, and which has been most meaningful for me, is that in addition to how professional, knowledgeable, intelligent, and skilled he is, Brett is truly one of the nicest, kindest, most genuinely caring people I've come across in a long time. If you're looking for an amazing psychotherapist, then I highly recommend Brett. I just can't imagine someone better. He has definitely made a huge positive difference in our relationship, and we would not be where we are today without him. Brett is definitely a rare gem. read more

I came to Brett Richards during a rough time where I felt lost and out of place. One unique trait that separates Brett from other therapists I have seen was the way I could open up to him about any personal experience and feel 100% comfortable and free of judgement. I am so happy that I found him when I did because he gave my life value and meaning that I lost. I would recommend him to anyone searching for a genuine, caring and compassionate therapist. Brett really values his position in the therapy world, and I could see that he genuinely values helping others. I felt as though he really cared about me as a person and not just a client, which is something very rare to find in a therapist. I greatly appreciate the resources he has provided me as well as the support and amazing feedback during our sessions. So if you're looking for an amazing, caring, compassionate and professional therapist, look no further! I definitely will be bringing my whole family in for sessions and continuously recommend him to any friends looking for a therapist! :) read more

If you're looking for a great psychotherapist for individual or couples therapy, look no further!!! Brett Richards is a brilliant, kind, and very effective therapist who's helping my husband and I save our marriage! My husband and I have been having struggles in our marriage for a while, and recently decided to go to couples therapy. I researched online for a professional psychotherapist who does relationship therapy and marriage counseling, and narrowed it down to several options including Brett. I gave them a call and easily decided that Brett was the right therapist for us, because not only was it obvious very quickly that he's a very knowledgeable and experienced professional, but he gave my husband and me a very detailed and generous phone consultation at no charge before even attempting to schedule an appointment in his office. It made me feel like he truly cared, and that he sincerely wanted to help us save our marriage. We've been seeing Brett for several months and can already see a lot of improvement in our marriage. Brett is helping us better understand each other, and to develop deeper emotional connection and closeness as a couple. He's also helping us learn better communication and conflict resolution skills by teaching us effective tools which he customizes to fit our personal style. He has given us a good perspective of what goes into a healthy relationship, and he's teaching us how to bring it to life in our marriage. And he's also helping us identify and resolve the personal issues we both have that cause our problems in the first place. We're very thankful. Throughout our marriage counseling with Brett, he has helped both of us feel very comfortable and safe because he has never taken sides, has always remained unbiased, and because he's been very patient, kind, understanding, accepting, and supportive. Brett has a calm and very easy-going demeanor which, along with his professional knowledge and skills, and his remarkable attention to detail, has been incredibly helpful to my husband and I. We also really appreciate Brett for being so great at maintaining professional control of our sessions, even when we've had a tough conflict and gotten triggered. When that has happened, he's been great at getting us back on the rails, so to speak, and keeping us on track. He is very interactive in our therapy sessions, and he always knows how to guide us in the right direction. Generally speaking, Brett is a very intelligent, wise, and insightful person who deeply understands relationships, marriage counseling, psychotherapy, and life. And yet, we've always been amazed by how well Brett conveys it to both of us so we can really understand it and apply it in our marriage. My husband and I have seen other psychotherapists and marriage counselors before, but none of them were nearly as good as Brett. And none of them had the kind of memory that Brett has, or retained the details of our complex relationship and busy lives like Brett. When we start each therapy session with Brett, he has demonstrated the ability to easily pick up right where we left off in our last session, often recalling and drawing connections between details we discussed even a bunch of sessions ago. It's actually pretty remarkable. This entire couples therapy experience with Brett has essentially been a miracle for me, because my husband had never respected or connected with our prior therapists, and I was desperate for us to find a marriage counselor and couples therapist my husband would like. Fortunately (with much credit to Brett), my husband truly respects Brett and responds very well to him (as do I!). I highly recommend Brett if you are struggling with your marriage, relationship, or life, and if you truly want to heal yourself and improve your relationship or marriage with the help of one of the best psychotherapists around! read more

When my boyfriend and I first started going to couples therapy with Brett, we were in a difficult part in our relationship, having problems that most couples have but it had begun to be hard for us. When we went to couples therapy with Brett, we immediately felt a window of opportunity that our relationship could improve in ways we would not have been able to do by ourselves. After going through couples therapy with Brett, including some very helpful individual sessions, I feel both personal growth and a bond in our relationship that's much stronger than before we started couples therapy with Brett. Because of Brett's help, now we are able to resolve issues almost immediately with better communication and understanding. We have become so intimately connected, and a much happier couple because we're both striving to make each other happy everyday. Brett is a very professional and very caring therapist who has a true talent for psychotherapy. He can talk to both men and woman in a very empathetic way, making both partners feel cared for and understood, and helping both partners accomplish their desires in the relationship. I encourage everyone to try therapy regardless of how hopeless you may feel, or just for the sake of personal growth and self-improvement. I highly recommend trying therapy with Brett, whether individual psychotherapy or couples therapy, because the benefits Brett will help you achieve will stay with you forever and impact your life in very positive ways. Happiness is attainable when you take the right action and you have the right psychotherapist to help you. Brett is definitely the right psychotherapist! Highly recommended!! read more

I do not write negative reviews, but Brett gave me no choice to. I had a bit of anxiety I was dealing with and I asked my doctor if there were any therapists he knows or recommends. He gave me a list of 3 therapists he knows and I called all 3 of them. Brett was the only one who answered that same day so I decided to go with him. We had an initial consultation on the phone and I set up an appointment. Upon arrival on my first appointment. There is a light that I need to press in the waiting room for him to come out and bring me in. I was there about 5 mins early and pressed the light. He brought me in 15 mins later so I lost about 10 mins from my session since he ended the session right on time. The next week for my second and final session, I pressed the light and texted him both to let him know I am there so he does not bring me in late and so I do not lose time out of my session that I am paying for. Sure enough I get brought in late about 10 mins again and he asked me why I pressed the light and texted him both, acting like it was weird of me to do that. I said well I did not want to get called in late and lose time out of my paid session since you end the session right on the hour anyways. This is not the reason for my negative review, but I thought I'd mention it. After those 2 sessions I felt I did not need to see him anymore. He called me the week after to see if I wanted another session and I said, "thank you for reaching out, but I will let you know if I need your services again." About a week after that he called me again and asked me again, I gave him the same response and thanked him for reaching out again and told him I will let him know if I need to see him again. A few days after that he called me again and asked me to write him a Yelp review. He is a nice guy, so I said sure. He then told me to make it really good and asked me when I can have it done. I told him I can have it done by tonight. He then asked me to send him my review before posting it because he wants to "edit" it. I told him my writing skills aren't too bad, but sure. Additionally, he asked me if I can come to his office and to "check in" on my Yelp mobile app and post my review while being at his office to make the review more legit and so it won't filter out. I thought this was a bit much to ask, but since I was in it this far already, I said ok. He sent me his email and I emailed him my review and he called me to confirm he received my email and asked me when I can come to his office to write the review and "check in." When I got to his office he emailed me his "edited" version of my review. It was not an "edit" the entire review was changed and it was the longest review I have ever seen. So long that when I clicked post, Yelp notified me and said "oops sorry your post is too long." I told Brett that I could just delete a paragraph or 2 and just try it again. He said "No I wanted it a certain way, so we have to abort mission for today since I have a client in 5 mins. When can you come again this week?" I said "I'm not sure, I'll let you know and I left." It's one thing to "edit" my review and change the entirety of it, but to ask me to come to your office and "check in" and post my review from there after meeting me just twice is a bit much. Additionally, I drove all the way to his office during traffic hours and he seemed to not appreciate it at all and just simply asked me to come back another time this week once he can "edit" the review more. The following 2 weeks he called and texted me almost everyday, even with a blocked number at times, to see when I can come back and post my review now that he has "edited" it again. I don't think this is ok at all, nor professional in any sense. I think Brett needs to see a therapist himself. I do not recommend Brett Richards. read more

First of all, I would like say a big THANK YOU to Brett Richards for all of the ways he has helped my fiancé and I. Brett is a wonderful psychotherapist, and we're very glad that we found him. We began going to Brett for couples counseling because our communication was breaking down, because we had some other issues, as well, and because we also really wanted premarital counseling before getting married (we're engaged). I found Brett by searching on Google. My fiancé and I really liked Brett's website because it had plenty of helpful information, was very easy to navigate, and was very well organized. On Brett's website I also saw that he gives an initial consultation at no charge, with no obligation, so I decided to reach out and contact him. Brett replied very quickly (which was definitely a plus!). I must admit, I felt somewhat nervous as we began our phone consultation because prior to this I had never seen a psychotherapist before, and I really did not know what to expect. However, talking to Brett during my phone consultation actually made my nervousness go away! Brett was extremely welcoming, gentle, and kind, which actually made me feel very comfortable. Throughout our entire phone consultation, Brett was very friendly, professional, and understanding, and he was quite generous with the amount of time he spent with me on the phone. Brett got a good feel for the situation that my fiancé and I were dealing with and why we were seeking couples therapy, he answered all of my questions, he asked questions of his own to make sure he really understood me, and he offered that my fiancé could contact him as well, the same way I did, if my fiancé had questions, too. After talking with Brett, I felt cared for and understood, and I definitely felt like it was really important to him to help my fiancé and I. It was just a very enjoyable experience. Because of this, I knew for sure that I wanted to have Brett as our therapist. After we had our first therapy session with Brett, my fiancé and I were both very relieved and happy that we found Brett, and this has been our experience through our entire time in therapy with him. In addition to Brett being among the most genuinely kind, understanding, and caring people we've ever met, he's also highly intelligent and knowledgeable, he offers amazing insights which are deeply thought-provoking, and he's very easy to talk to. Brett is also a very astute observer, a fabulous listener, and is incredibly detail oriented. And in every one of our couples counseling and premarital counseling sessions, not once did Brett ever judge us or take sides. He always remained objective, impartial, and nonjudgmental in how he dealt with my fiancé and I, which helped us both to feel comfortable and safe to really let our guards down and be ourselves. I'll say it like this, Brett is very good at what he does. As a result of our premarital counseling and couples therapy sessions with Brett, my fiancé and I have made significant improvements in our relationship. When we initially began working with Brett, he very quickly identified our troubling patterns and core issues, as individuals and as a couple, and then he helped us work to improve them. Brett also instructed and guided us on how to communicate effectively with one another and on how to skillfully avoid conflict. He assisted us in learning how to understand each other with much more clarity, which has helped us get along much, much better. And, he has also helped us to re-connect emotionally and deepen our bond as a couple, which means the world to us! My fiancé and I are deeply appreciative of how much Brett helped us heal and improve our relationship. We are noticeably much better now than when we began therapy with Brett, that's for sure. We are eternally grateful for everything Brett has done for us, and from the bottom of our hearts, we would absolutely recommend Brett to anyone! read more