Mr. Richard J Perla
Marriage & Family Therapist , PhD , LMFT , SAP
Office
New Directions11530 La Mirada Boulevard
La Mirada, California 90638
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Your life may be overwhelmed with feelings and thoughts that are unbearable. I strive to generate a process for you to discover and overcome barriers in your life that interfere with being content.
Some of my specialities are marital and pre-marital counseling.Problem solving relationship circumstances that result in anxiety or depression. Family counseling in relation to conflict resolutions, drug and alcohol abuse. Anger/stress management
When in need of a consultation,I stay available to my clients. I strive to develop a trusting relationship with my clients so that you will be comfortable sharing your thoughts and feelings.
Taking the first step toward getting help is often the most difficult
Please don't hesitate to send an
email to Mr. Richard Perla.
Treatment Approach
- Orientation:
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Existential
- Family Systems Therapy
- Family/Marital Therapy
- Interpersonal
- Modality:
- Individuals
- Couples
- Family
Finances
- Avg Cost (per session): $80 - $90
- Sliding Scale: Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
- Accepted Insurance Plans:
- Aetna
- BlueCross and/or BlueShield
- CCN
- CHIPA/College Health
- Cigna
- Guardian
- Health Net
- Horizon Healthcare
- Integrated Health Plan
- MHN/Managed Health Network
- Magellan Behavioral Health
- PacifiCare
- ValueOptions
- Verify your health
insurance
coverage when you
arrange your first visit.
Qualifications
- Years in Practice: 15+ Years
- School: Cal State University Fullerton
- License No. and State: MFT27425 California
Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Addiction
- Anxiety or Fears
- Issues:
- Anger Management
- Career Counseling
- Chronic Relapse
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Gambling
- Life Coaching
- Loss or Grief
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Addiction
- Spirituality
- Substance Abuse
- Suicidal Ideation
- Teen Violence
- Testing and Evaluation
- Trauma and PTSD
- Mental Health:
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Mood Disorders
- Personality Disorders
- Thinking Disorders
Client Focus
- Gender: All
- Ethnicity: Any, Asian
- Religious Orientation: Christian
- Age:
- Adolescents / Teenagers (14 to 19)
- Adults
- Elders (65+)
- Categories:
- Aviation Professionals
Easy Access
- Nearby Towns: Fullerton, CA, La Mirada, CA, Whittier, CA
- Nearby Counties: Los Angeles, Orange
- Nearby Zips: 90604, 90638, 92833
Mr. Richard Perla also hosts the following groups:
Parents With Adult Dependent Children
11530 La Mirada Blvd, La Mirada, California
TBD
$20 - $20 per session
This group is for parents who have children over 19 years old. How to cope with low motivation, substance abuse, unemployment, and other issues interfering with becoming independent adults.Forming group, collecting interested names of people to participate.
Email Mr. Richard Perla about this group or call (562) 250-5845
11530 La Mirada Blvd, La Mirada, California
TBD
$20 - $20 per session
This group is for parents who have children over 19 years old. How to cope with low motivation, substance abuse, unemployment, and other issues interfering with becoming independent adults.Forming group, collecting interested names of people to participate.
Email Mr. Richard Perla about this group or call (562) 250-5845
Domestic Violence and Anger Management
New Directions, 11530 La Mirada Blvd, La Mirada, California
Every Wednesday, Saturday at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
$20 - $30 per session
This group meets the court and probatiion requirements. Group is 52 weeks. Voluntary clients may attend the amount of sessions they desire. See www.newdirectionshome.com for more info
Email Mr. Richard Perla about this group or call (562) 250-5845
New Directions, 11530 La Mirada Blvd, La Mirada, California
Every Wednesday, Saturday at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
$20 - $30 per session
This group meets the court and probatiion requirements. Group is 52 weeks. Voluntary clients may attend the amount of sessions they desire. See www.newdirectionshome.com for more info
Email Mr. Richard Perla about this group or call (562) 250-5845
Outpatient Drug and Alcohol Treatment
New Directions, 11530 La Mirada Blvd, La Mirada, California
Every Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday at 6:30pm - 9pm
$30 - $80 per session
Outpatient treatment, group and individual counseling, and family support. Free for youths 12-20years old. Free to veterans 18-25 years old. Comprehensive program to stop the addiction. Meetings 1-3 times weekly depending upon need.
Email Mr. Richard Perla about this group or call (562) 250-5845
New Directions, 11530 La Mirada Blvd, La Mirada, California
Every Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday at 6:30pm - 9pm
$30 - $80 per session
Outpatient treatment, group and individual counseling, and family support. Free for youths 12-20years old. Free to veterans 18-25 years old. Comprehensive program to stop the addiction. Meetings 1-3 times weekly depending upon need.
Email Mr. Richard Perla about this group or call (562) 250-5845
Last Modified: 04 Jan 2012
