Richard Bladh, MA, LMFT, Therapist in La Mesa, California

Specialties:

Childhood behavioral issues Domestic violence & abuse Emotional abuse Gender identity & mental healt... General relationship issues Marital stress or divorce Parenting Premarital counseling +60

Ages Served

3-75+

Does Not Manage Medication

Provides therapy only

Accepts Insurance

Yes - View accepted plans

About Richard Bladh (He/Him)

Mental health therapist with 25 years experience. Working with ages 5 and up. Couples counseling, individual counseling, family counseling. Focus on CBT and family systems theory.

Types of Care & Ages Served

Couples Therapy: Ages 18-75+
Family Therapy: Ages 3-75+
Individual Therapy: Ages 3-75+

Areas of Focus

Couples Therapy

Helps partners address relationship conflict and improve communication with a clinician's guidance.

Domestic violence & abuse
Emotional abuse
Sex & intimacy issues
Ability status
ADHD
Adoption & foster care
Aging
Anger issues
Anxiety
Attachment issues
Bipolar Disorder
Body image
Career & work issues
Caregiving
Childhood behavioral issues
Depression/feeling down
Ethnic identity & mental health
Family conflict
Focus, concentration & memory
Gender identity & mental health
General relationship issues
Grief & loss
Immigration/cultural status
Intense mood changes
LGBTQ+
Marital stress or divorce
Men's health/issues
Mental health during perimenopause
Mental health related to pregnancy & reproductive health
Mid-life transitions
Military, veteran, and first responder mental health
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Other addictive behaviors
Other women's health concerns
Panic attacks
Parenting
PMS & PMDD
Premarital counseling
Race, culture & mental health
Religion, spirituality & mental health
Retirement
School behavioral issues
Self-esteem
Self-injury or cutting
Sexual trauma
Social skills & communication
Stress from ongoing health issues
Stress management
Stress related to discrimination & social injustice
Trauma & PTSD

Family Therapy

Improve communication and resolve conflicts within family dynamics with a clinician's guidance.

Domestic violence & abuse
Emotional abuse
General relationship issues
Marital stress or divorce
Parenting
Premarital counseling
Ability status
ADHD
Adoption & foster care
Aging
Anger issues
Anxiety
Attachment issues
Autism spectrum & neurodivergence
Bipolar Disorder
Body image
Bullying or harassment
Caregiving
Childhood ADHD, attention or focus issues
Childhood behavioral issues
Depression/feeling down
Detachment/disconnection
Dissociative disorders
Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
Early adulthood: Starting college or career
Eating issues: binging
End-of-life challenges
Ethnic identity & mental health
Family conflict
Focus, concentration & memory
Gender identity & mental health
Grief & loss
Hair pulling & skin picking
Immigration/cultural status
Intellectual disability (living independently)
Intense mood changes
Learning challenges
LGBTQ+
Men's health/issues
Mental health during perimenopause
Mental health related to pregnancy & reproductive health
Mental health support for chronic pain
Mid-life transitions
Military, veteran, and first responder mental health
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Other addictive behaviors
Other women's health concerns
Panic attacks
Phobias
PMS & PMDD
Race, culture & mental health
Religion, spirituality & mental health
Retirement
School avoidance
School behavioral issues
Self-esteem
Self-injury or cutting
Sex & intimacy issues
Sexual trauma
Social skills & communication
Stress from ongoing health issues
Stress management
Stress related to discrimination & social injustice
Trauma & PTSD

Individual Therapy

Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.

Childhood behavioral issues
Gender identity & mental health
School behavioral issues
Ability status
ADHD
Adoption & foster care
Aging
Anger issues
Anxiety
Attachment issues
Autism spectrum & neurodivergence
Bipolar Disorder
Body image
Bullying or harassment
Career & work issues
Caregiving
Childhood ADHD, attention or focus issues
Conditions caused by stress
Depression/feeling down
Detachment/disconnection
Dissociative disorders
Domestic violence & abuse
Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
Early adulthood: Starting college or career
Eating issues: binging
Emotional abuse
End-of-life challenges
Ethnic identity & mental health
Family conflict
Focus, concentration & memory
General relationship issues
Grief & loss
Hair pulling & skin picking
Immigration/cultural status
Intellectual disability (living independently)
Intense mood changes
Learning challenges
LGBTQ+
Marital stress or divorce
Men's health/issues
Mental health during perimenopause
Mental health related to pregnancy & reproductive health
Mental health support for chronic pain
Mid-life transitions
Military, veteran, and first responder mental health
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Other addictive behaviors
Other women's health concerns
Panic attacks
Parenting
Phobias
PMS & PMDD
Premarital counseling
Race, culture & mental health
Religion, spirituality & mental health
Retirement
School avoidance
Self-esteem
Self-injury or cutting
Sex & intimacy issues
Sexual trauma
Sleep issues or insomnia
Social skills & communication
Sports performance
Stress management
Stress related to discrimination & social injustice
Trauma & PTSD

Therapy Types

Art Therapy
Attachment-Based Therapy
CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
Family Systems Therapy
Humanistic Therapy
IFS Therapy (Internal Family Systems)
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Narrative Therapy
Parenting Support
Play Therapy
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Social Skills Training
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Strength-Based Therapy

Insurances Accepted

Languages

English

Education

National University

Locations

LifeStance Health
8881 Fletcher Pkwy
Ste 350 & 360
La Mesa, CA 91942

Get Directions Phone Number

619-272-8387

858-430-2568

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I thoroughly enjoyed speaking to Richard! From the first few moments, I had already felt at ease. He was the second therapist I spoke with and I was really disappointed with the first one. I was discouraged and didn’t want to continue finding a therapist at all but I decided at the last minute to do so and I’m so glad I did. Richard is a kind soul and a gentle reminder that there are good people out there. I immediately felt at ease and I’m so grateful to speak freely without being judged or criticized. Highly recommend

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Grace J.

Jul 06, 2021

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Primary provider recommended me life stance and it was really easy and simple to understand and I was able to get match with a therapist that I feel it will work out for me. And after meeting Richard for the first appointment through video, I will definitely follow up With the provider.

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Joel

Dec 09, 2024

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Mr. Richard is great at connecting with my 8 year old son. They seem to like the same things 😊. My son loves attending his sessions and looks forward to their time together.

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Janette R.

Jul 18, 2021

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I felt very comfortable talking with Richard and receibed positive feedback and tools to use moving forward. I felt he was genuinely interested in helping me.

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