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Dr. AJ Rich, PsyD, LMFT
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LICENSED MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPIST | DOCTOR OF CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
AJ@AJRICHTHERAPY.COM | (818) 381-9490 | SILVERLAKE OFFICE
Clients often come to me when they feel stuck—whether they’re navigating mental health challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma, or mood disorders, or processing significant life events & transitions. Many times, it’s a mix of both. I’m Dr. AJ Rich, PsyD, LMFT (he/him), but my clients simply call me AJ. I specialize in working with individuals & couples who, from the outside, may seem like they have it all together but inside feel insecure, dissatisfied, or unhappy.
I particularly enjoy helping men access and express their emotions, supporting recovering perfectionists and people pleasers, & working with creative minds. I also have extensive experience working with high-profile individuals, including corporate executives & professional artists, as well as anyone who might’ve been described as “outside the box.”
My approach is collaborative—you drive the car, and I ride shotgun with the map, helping us stay on track toward meaningful growth and change. I primarily work from psychodynamic & relational frameworks, integrating my extensive post-graduate training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples & Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) when needed or requested, especially for trauma.
Whether you’re ready to dive into deeper work or have tried therapy before but didn’t feel it sparked real change, I’m here to help. I’m currently accepting new clients and offering a free 20-minute consultation to see if we’re a good fit. I also supervise a fantastic team of associate psychotherapists at my practice & in my freetime enjoy gardening & plants, hot yoga, trashy reality television, & spending time with my husband, our teenage daughter, & pup Ralph any chance that I get.
My credentials: I’m an Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) in California & a licensed telehealth provider across Florida. I graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from California Southern University, the same school where I also earlier received a Master of Arts in Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage & Family Therapy.
Clients often come to me for: Anxiety & Depression, Couples Counseling, Men’s Mental Health, Big Life Transitions, Trauma, LGBTQ+ Affirming Care, Parenting (especially gay couples navigating parenting), Kink & Open Relationship Dynamics, Corporate Executives & High-Profile Individuals, Recovering Perfectionists or People Pleasers, & Therapists-as-Clients.
Before becoming a therapist, I spent nearly two decades climbing the corporate ladder before taking the leap and leaving to pursue my lifelong dream. It was scary! This unique perspective and changing course mid-way through life offers clients an outlook that is full of compassion & respect for each person’s unique individual journey. I think that is important for my clients to know that I have done, and am still doing, my own personal work in therapy and want you to feel seen & heard just as you are when you come to my practice. This is a judgement-free supportive zone for you! Let’s get to work.
Kristine Moe
ASSOCIATE MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPIST | PSYCHOTHERAPIST
KRISTINE@AJRICHTHERAPY.COM | (323) 786-3515 | SILVERLAKE OFFICE
I’m Kristine (she/her), and I am here to support you through life’s challenges, whether you’re navigating a midlife transition, dealing with anxiety and depression, or working through a trauma or relationship issue.
My approach integrates psychodynamic therapy with a growth mindset, helping you understand your past, with cultural context in mind, to create a healthier and more fulfilling present and future.
I hold a Master of Science in Marriage & Family Therapy from the University of Southern California and am a Professional Certified Coach. I offer in-person sessions at my office in Silverlake on weekends, making it convenient for those with busy weekday schedules, and remote sessions for all California residents on weekday evenings. Reach out for a complimentary 20-minute consultation — we can discuss your goals and see if we’re the right fit to work together. I am supervised by Dr. AJ Rich, PsyD, LMFT.
Areas of Focus: Mid-life transitions, women’s mental health, relationship & family dynamics, childhood & intergenerational trauma, related anxiety & depression.
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Michelle Cescatti
ASSOCIATE MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPIST | ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONAL CLINICAL COUNSELOR | PSYCHOTHERAPIST
MICHELLE@AJRICHTHERAPY.COM | (323) 301-3054 | SILVERLAKE OFFICE
Hi there, I’m Michelle, and I am glad you’ve found me! I am passionate about working with folks to help them access a deeper self-understanding, an improved connection to others, & growth that emerges through the powerful forces of healing. My clients include adolescents, individual adults, couples, & families experiencing a broad scope of concerns.
I emphasize & foster connection, compassion, collaboration in my work, & strive not only to see & hear my clients, but also to understand them in the multiple contexts within which they exist, in the safety of a judgement-free zone. My therapeutic approach is relational, active, & client-centered, & I believe my clients already hold the answers they are seeking. I help them “peel the layers” to uncover the roots of their challenges & discomforts, identify roadblocks to change, & call on their strengths & courage to move forward.
I draw on my experience as a mother, partner, former teacher & parent educator, & have an affinity for working with parents, adolescents, & families experiencing challenges that may include discord in the relationship or adjustments to the emotional complexities of parenthood. I also draw on my lived & clinical experiences of being a member of “the sandwich generation” as a caretaker for both the generation above and below me at the same time & my extensive background working with clients impacted by severe illness and cancer, including patients, caregivers, & those navigating and living with grief. I am supervised by Dr. AJ Rich, PsyD, LMFT.
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Our team has experience working with adults, couples, & teenagers that struggle with anxiety, depression, communication, trauma, loss, chronic illness, and perhaps have reached an impasse with moving forward within a career, relationship, or other life events. Individuality and diversity are paramount and AJ Rich Family Therapy welcomes those that might be described as outside the box. Clients describe us as direct yet warm, empathetic, and understanding as you navigate together with us how to process the blocks that can obstruct your view and ability to move forward. Our clients can expect to explore life events from the past as patterns of behavior emerge in the here-and-now. As this self-awareness begins to develop, clients can often lead more joyful and connected lives. Our team caters each session according to that unique individual (or couple/family) using real-life examples and the material you provide to deepen your own understanding of YOU.