“Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it. Embracing our vulnerabilities is risky but not nearly as dangerous as giving up on love and belonging and joy — the experiences that make us the most vulnerable. Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.” — Brené Brown

Welcome to my private practice. Dr. Richman is a psychotherapist in Los Angeles known as The Relationship Expert. She works with adults navigating the full complexity of love, connection, and helping them build relationships that are engaged, fulfilling, and real. What sets her apart is her humanity. Dr. Richman brings an authenticity to the room that is rare, and her relational style creates an atmosphere that feels healing, safe, and genuinely reparative. Her theoretical foundation is in Self Psychology, which informs her psychodynamic orientation. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Somatic Psychotherapy, and Couples Therapy as each client’s needs require.

Concierge PsychotherapyDr. Richman has always done things differently. She built her concierge practice long before the model became common because she believed her patients deserved more than a standard clinical experience. Concierge care means she focuses solely on you, collaborates with other professionals on your behalf when needed, and is genuinely accessible. You get a prompt, personal response not a voicemail system.

Life is a Process

We don’t heal in a straight line. Working together, step by step, we learn to sit with life’s discomforts, feel into its joys, and accept that the journey is inherently imperfect. That’s not a flaw, that’s the work. When you give yourself permission to be honest with yourself, something opens. Relationships deepen. Trust becomes possible. And you start to grow in ways that actually last.

Healing is a Process

Psychotherapy is not a quick fix and anyone who tells you otherwise isn’t being straight with you. Real healing takes time, commitment, and a willingness to go toward the thing that’s hard rather than around it. The first step, which is often the hardest, is simply asking for help. From there, the most important thing you can do is find a therapist you trust and commit to the process. Short-term solutions offer short-term relief. Long-term change requires long-term engagement.

Mission Statement

My mission is to bear witness to my patients’ stories. By speaking to the person in front of me not just their symptoms, we build the kind of trust that makes real insight possible. As a corrective relational partner, my goal is to help you explore your feelings, quiet your anxiety, and shift the way you see yourself and move through the world.