Licensed to practice in California and accepts 48 insurances. Specializes in Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression and 8 more.
Often rebooked
Clients say this provider is
My name is Richard Lenchner, LMFT and I have been a practicing therapist for over 37 years. I received my B.A. in Psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles and a M.A. in Counseling Psychology from Pepperdine University. I believe that everyone deserves a happy and healthy life. This can be achieved when you learn how to balance your life emotionally, spiritually, physically and mentally (ESPM).
Goals are an important aspect of the therapeutic process; they help to identify progress and the successes made in therapy. We work together to understand what you are hoping to achieve in the therapeutic process. We then identify and create realistic attainable goals.
My approach depends on the person I'm working with at the time. I tend to be straight forward, honest, open, direct and compassionate. I find by using analogies, I can help create more understanding and insight into past and current issues.
My focus is on adult individuals who struggle with addiction, grief/loss, depression, anxiety, codependency, motivation, self-esteem/worth issues and finding their balance in life. I also work with dancers, musicians, writers, and others in the entertainment and artistic industries.
Cash - $200 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Lucent Health
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Health Net (Commercial)
IHSS Healthy Workers
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Scripps Health Plan
Sharp Health Plan
Surest (formerly Bind)
Sutter Health Plan
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
I have trained in CBT throughout my education, practice and have incorporated these techniques into my therapeutic approach. My approach is more eclectic and incorporate many treatment methods from numerous orientations in psychology.
13 ratings with written reviews
September 9, 2026
Rich has been such a great resource to me. He's helped me to grow personally and professionally. Rich gives practical advice and mantras that help you change your behaviors to improve your interpersonal relationships. It is coaching for a better and happier life. All of my relationships have improved with the help from Rich and I feel better about myself.
August 19, 2026
Have only had one session but I feel like between personality and experience he will help me get somewhere better 🤞🏼
July 13, 2026
The best therapist I've ever worked, with hands down. He can be direct, funny, smart, warm, challenging, authentic and solution oriented all at the same time. He's really helping me in so many ways, I feel like I hit the lottery and wish I had met him a long time ago. He's worth his weight in gold and more!