A little about me…

A warm welcome to you! My name is Rishad Lawyer and I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #134440) who has a breadth of experience in working with individuals, couples, teens, and families. I am a graduate of Palo Alto University (Master of Arts in Counseling). My therapeutic approach is driven by a trauma-informed lens, and I am passionate about working on client concerns such as: overwhelming anxiety, depression, relational and developmental trauma, major life transitions, and work or interpersonal relationship stress. Since I have worked extensively with individuals experiencing complex trauma, my path forward is an ongoing deepening of this work. As a multicultural psychotherapist and a person of color, I draw from both Eastern and Western modalities. As part of my own tribe, I also continue to serve and advocate for the mental health needs of LGBTQIA+ individuals, couples, and families, along with other marginalized members from minority communities.