- anger management
- relationship stress
- career challenges
About Raymond
Raymond Hommes is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT practicing in California with 28 years of experience. He helps people who are dealing with relationship strain, anger that shows up at home or work, career stress, and major life changes. He also addresses related concerns like communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, and feelings of isolation.
He approaches sessions as a collaboration. He listens first, then helps clients map what feels most pressing and what strengths they already have. He treats anger as a behavior to understand and manage, not a character flaw, and works with clients to reduce its impact on everyday life.
His background includes clinical work in Asia, Africa, and many cultural communities in the United States. That experience informs how he thinks about multicultural stressors and prejudice or discrimination as part of a person’s story. He brings that perspective into conversations about identity and relationships.
In practical terms he helps people learn clearer communication, recognize control patterns, and practice steps toward forgiveness when that is a goal. He also supports work on panic symptoms, mood shifts, and recovering after sexual assault and abuse where relevant. Sessions focus on concrete steps you can use between appointments.
Raymond frames therapy around each person’s goals. He asks questions, listens, and helps design an approach that fits the challenges named in session. He invites people to start with a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first meeting to see how the work might proceed.
How Raymond uses evidence-based techniques in online sessions
Raymond draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address anger and relationship problems. One approach focuses on communication skills and behavioral change - it teaches specific ways to talk about triggers, set boundaries, and practice different responses when frustration rises. This helps reduce conflict and improves everyday interactions.He also uses approaches that target mood and panic symptoms by teaching breathing and grounding tactics, and by helping people notice the thoughts that escalate anger or anxiety. These methods aim to interrupt spirals of shame, guilt, or intense reactivity so a person can make clearer choices in the moment.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Raymond collaborates with each client to choose techniques that match their goals, needs, and preferences. He explains options, tries practical exercises in session, and adjusts the plan based on what helps most.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Ask about session length and frequency when you complete the matching questionnaire so the logistics fit your day.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Experience
28+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with relationship strain, anger, career difficulties, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like communication problems and guilt.
How does he approach therapy?
He listens first and collaborates with clients to set goals. Sessions focus on practical steps and building on existing strengths.
How much experience does he have?
He has 28 years of professional experience working in clinical settings across different regions and cultures.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He accepts international clients; confirm any logistical details before scheduling.
How are sessions scheduled and paid?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.