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Harvard Media and Medicine, Richard Fontenot
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, MMC

Harvard Media and Medicine, Richard Fontenot

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, MMC

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3 Endorsed
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Let's Connect (323) 973-1814
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Wedding Bells around the corner? Are they the "right one"? Finding common ground in relationships? Building mutual understanding and trust? Regretting the way you treat family and loved ones? Richard is the Prenuptial Therapist for couples and individuals, making sure you're taking best steps for the future. He works with couples/ individuals during prenuptial stages using CBT and Gottman approaches. He uses empirically evidenced protocols to pivot couples and individuals into success by sharpening communication and interpersonal skills. Richard trained at Harvard Medical School in Narrative Medicine and MIT in Neuroscience.
Emotional-Science based solutions are key. Richard posses a wide range of life experiences, working inside Hollywood productions, schools, healthcare, and the California Superior Court. He received awards for mental health group therapy research from Los Angeles County and a leadership award from CAMFT (California Marriage and Family Therapist Association).
He has more than 10 years of listening to individuals/couples and finding solutions. Richard is open to answering questions you have prior to starting sessions. He is committed to helping you reach insight into yourself and relationships achieving optimum mental health. Feel free to reach out with questions via E-mail.
Take the first step to help. Call or Harvard Media and Medicine, Richard Fontenot now - (323) 973-1814

Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Beverly Hills, CA 90210

(323) 973-1814

San Francisco, CA 94158

Thanks for stopping by! I offer Live Virtual Clinical Consultations only. Please send me an e-mail regarding questions and your challenges.
I specialize in Marital and Premarital, Self Esteem and Stress 
$250 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  
My appearance on a European and Middle Eastern podcast, discussing couples and teamwork from a neuroscientific perspective.
Harvard Media and Medicine, Richard Fontenot
Let's Connect (323) 973-1814
Photo of Richard Fontenot - Harvard Media and Medicine, Richard Fontenot, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, MMC

Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Beverly Hills, CA 90210

(323) 973-1814

San Francisco, CA 94158

Thanks for stopping by! I offer Live Virtual Clinical Consultations only. Please send me an e-mail regarding questions and your challenges.
I specialize in Marital and Premarital, Self Esteem and Stress 
$250 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  
My appearance on a European and Middle Eastern podcast, discussing couples and teamwork from a neuroscientific perspective.
Harvard Media and Medicine, Richard Fontenot

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $250
  • Couple Sessions $250
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, Cash, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa
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Not accepting insurance, and I can provide a superbill for my out-of-network clients upon request.
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Harvard Media and Medicine, Richard Fontenot
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, MMC
or call with questions - (323) 973-1814
"
Not accepting insurance, and I can provide a superbill for my out-of-network clients upon request.
Photo of Richard Fontenot - Harvard Media and Medicine, Richard Fontenot, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, MMC
Harvard Media and Medicine, Richard Fontenot
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, MMC
or call with questions - (323) 973-1814

Qualifications

    Marriage & Family Therapist: Richard Creativity Fontenot

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / LMFT46831 Richard Creativity Fontenot
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 20 years
  • Attended Harvard Medical School, Master's affiliated, Narrative Medicine, Graduated 2023
  • Additional Credentials

  • Membership with Harvard Alumni for Mental Health 2023
  • Certificate from M.I.T. Sloan School of Management Neuroscience for Business / 2024
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Richard trained at Harvard and MIT in Narrative Medicine and Neuroscience for Business, Clinical Psychology, and has extensive clinical experience working with technological FAANG managers, creatives, artists, students, and educators. CBT is a specialty I've practiced for more than 10 years.
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Harvard Media and Medicine, Richard Fontenot
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, MMC
or call with questions - (323) 973-1814
"
Richard trained at Harvard and MIT in Narrative Medicine and Neuroscience for Business, Clinical Psychology, and has extensive clinical experience working with technological FAANG managers, creatives, artists, students, and educators. CBT is a specialty I've practiced for more than 10 years.
Photo of Richard Fontenot - Harvard Media and Medicine, Richard Fontenot, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, MMC
Harvard Media and Medicine, Richard Fontenot
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, MMC
or call with questions - (323) 973-1814

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Marital and Premarital
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bisexual
  • Career Counseling
  • Coping Skills
  • Couples Counseling
  • Depression
  • Drug Abuse
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Family Conflict
  • Geriatric and Seniors
  • LGBTQ+
  • Men's Issues
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • School Issues
  • Sports Performance
  • Veterans
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Are you interested in making your relationship better, while your partner doesn't feel ready for change? I'll help you along that process until couples therapy begins. I work with patients wanting to improve themselves and their relationships and are in the middle of a relationship crisis because they see that they have changed and their marriage has changed. I use CBT and the Gottman approach.
Photo of Richard Fontenot - Harvard Media and Medicine, Richard Fontenot, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, MMC
Harvard Media and Medicine, Richard Fontenot
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, MMC
or call with questions - (323) 973-1814
"
Are you interested in making your relationship better, while your partner doesn't feel ready for change? I'll help you along that process until couples therapy begins. I work with patients wanting to improve themselves and their relationships and are in the middle of a relationship crisis because they see that they have changed and their marriage has changed. I use CBT and the Gottman approach.
Photo of Richard Fontenot - Harvard Media and Medicine, Richard Fontenot, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, MMC
Harvard Media and Medicine, Richard Fontenot
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, MMC
or call with questions - (323) 973-1814

3 Endorsements

Janice Frum
Janice Frum
Licensed Professional CounselorLCMHCNCLMHC IALPC SCLPC WI
Richard is a comsummate professional with a remarkable background, academically and professionally. Richard focuses on positive psychology, using CBT to focus on his ideal client base of college students & young professionals struggling with anxiety.
Brooke Ronan
Brooke Ronan
Licensed Professional CounselorLPCCAADCCTPNCC
Richard is incredibly knowledable in the therapeutic setting. He specializes in using an interpersonal neurobiological approach. His education and application of skills make him a great therapist to work with.
Douglas Green
Douglas Green
Marriage & Family TherapistMAMFT
Richard Fontenot has been one of the most fearless and directed therapists I've ever met, throughout his career. His compassion for others is at the highest level.

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Christian Counseling
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Gestalt
  • Gottman Method
  • Humanistic
  • Interpersonal Neurobiology
  • Narrative
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychodynamic
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I use CBT, psychodynamic, solution focused, positive psychology, and Gottman for couples.
Photo of Richard Fontenot - Harvard Media and Medicine, Richard Fontenot, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, MMC
Harvard Media and Medicine, Richard Fontenot
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, MMC
or call with questions - (323) 973-1814
"
I use CBT, psychodynamic, solution focused, positive psychology, and Gottman for couples.
Photo of Richard Fontenot - Harvard Media and Medicine, Richard Fontenot, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, MMC
Harvard Media and Medicine, Richard Fontenot
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, MMC
or call with questions - (323) 973-1814

Location

Primary Location

Beverly Hills, CA 90210

(323) 973-1814

Additional Location

San Francisco, CA 94158

(323) 973-1814
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Thanks for stopping by! I offer Live Virtual Clinical Consultations only. Please send me an e-mail regarding questions and your challenges.
Photo of Richard Fontenot - Harvard Media and Medicine, Richard Fontenot, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, MMC
Harvard Media and Medicine, Richard Fontenot
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, MMC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (323) 973-1814
"
Thanks for stopping by! I offer Live Virtual Clinical Consultations only. Please send me an e-mail regarding questions and your challenges.
Photo of Richard Fontenot - Harvard Media and Medicine, Richard Fontenot, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, MMC
Harvard Media and Medicine, Richard Fontenot
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, MMC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (323) 973-1814