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Leroy Rickard, LMFT

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Leroy is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in California

More about Leroy

  • 14 years' experience
  • Male
  • LMFT

The great poet and philosopher Kahlil Gibran once wrote, “out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars.” Some of the scars Kahlil refers to are visible, while still, others are under the surface. These scars teach us, build resiliency, and make us more compassionate about the struggles and scars of others. As a human who has suffered and as a therapist who has tirelessly fought to reclaim lives brought asunder by suffering, I want to take a journey with my clients to find what was lost, rebuild what has been ravaged, and find a path of strength and compassion to walk with my clients. Within the confines of a calm, caring, and nonjudgmental framework, kindness, compassion, and supportive plans become the goals for our experience in growing our therapeutic alliance. You can begin to develop ways to meet the challenges you have identified in your life. With my assistance, we can work together to identify positive outcomes for many issues that have perplexed you, put barriers in your way, and impede progress while also identifying how to incorporate your many strengths, rich history, and the lessons learned from trauma and joyful events alike. We will learn from each other on this path. With age comes wisdom, and with my years of life experiences, 13 years invested in honing my therapeutic chops, and the education that was garnered later in life than most, it provides me with the tools necessary to assist others in finding their way through the complexities that life has dealt them. Whether you are dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, past trauma, addiction, abandonment issues, or just the fallout from the many events, choices, and tragedies that have brought you to seek help, we can find a way to a better, more peaceful state of being. Lao Tzu said, “The journey of 1000 miles begins with a single step.” Let the journey begin.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Communication problems Guilt and shame Life purpose Self-love Social anxiety and phobia

Licenses

Leroy Rickard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700189461.

  • LMFT · California · 125024 · Expires March 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Leroy Rickard offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Leroy Rickard works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Leroy Rickard speak?

Leroy Rickard speaks English.

How many years of experience does Leroy Rickard have?

Leroy Rickard has 14 years of experience.

Where is Leroy Rickard licensed to practice?

Leroy Rickard is licensed to practice in California.

Does Leroy Rickard accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Leroy Rickard accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

How can I communicate with Leroy Rickard?

Leroy Rickard can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Leroy Rickard?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.