- 18 years experience
- California LMFT
- Supports LGBT concerns
About Kiefer
Kiefer Rich is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 18 years of professional experience. He helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress or anxiety and supports those coping with big life changes. He also addresses relationship and intimacy concerns and offers focused help for panic disorder and panic attacks.
Kiefer brings a practical, respectful style to sessions. He tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person's needs. He works with people navigating sexuality and LGBT issues and helps with communication and attachment struggles.
Kiefer’s background includes seven years of active service with the Navy, including deployments on a ship. That experience shaped his ability to work with people under pressure and to stay calm in difficult moments. He aims to meet people where they are and to respond with sensitivity and compassion.
In sessions he focuses on clear, doable steps rather than jargon. He helps people name what’s happening, try specific skills, and track small changes over time. People can expect straightforward talk about goals and practical ways to manage symptoms like panic attacks.
He is licensed in California as an LMFT, and he offers services in English. Kiefer supports international clients as well, and he encourages anyone ready to begin to use the Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session.
Approaches that address panic, anxiety, and relationships
Two evidence-based approaches Kiefer commonly uses are brief skills-focused work and collaborative problem solving. Skills-focused work teaches concrete techniques to manage intense anxiety and panic attacks, such as breathing methods, grounding, and stepwise exposure to feared situations. Collaborative problem solving involves working together to identify patterns in relationships and communication, then trying small changes to improve connection and reduce conflict.He aims to find the best fit for each person. Early sessions focus on goals, history, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past. From there he and the client decide which approaches to try and adjust the plan as needed, so treatment feels collaborative and practical.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can still guide skill practice, coach through panic management, and support relationship work in remote sessions when those formats are provided.
Areas of expertise
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kiefer work with?
Kiefer helps people managing stress, anxiety, and panic disorder or panic attacks. He also addresses relationship and intimacy issues, coping with life changes, mood difficulties, and sexuality.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, conversational approach that focuses on clear steps and skills. Sessions emphasize setting goals, trying techniques, and tracking progress over time.
What is his professional background?
He has 18 years of professional experience and has spent seven years actively serving and deploying with the Navy. That experience informs his work with people under pressure.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds an LMFT credential and is licensed in California as a CA LMFT.
Which languages are supported and can international clients book?
Sessions are offered in English. He accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.