REC
My approach is pragmatic and tailored to the person in front of me. I keep track of the threads I think are worth returning to. Sessions are structured so you can bring whatever you want. What feels most urgent matters, though some very productive sessions have started from something mentioned in passing.
Many of the people I work with are capable and intelligent. Sometimes our strongest attributes can also be the thing that impedes other domains of our life. Even great therapists I've known have had their own therapists. I find our strengths rarely need to be blunted; applying intention and considered choices often fosters the change we're looking for.
People in demanding fields tend to be highly discerning. That same instinct will serve you well in therapy.
I'm deliberate about what and how I document, so your information stays better protected.
The practice
People come to me for all kinds of reasons — something that happened, sadness or grief, discomfort, their work, a relationship, or being told by someone close that they should. Some don't have a problem — they're curious, or they already value therapy.
My approach draws heavily on Carl Rogers and client-centered therapy: I follow the person in front of me rather than impose a program. There's no fixed agenda for each session — the techniques I draw on shift with the person and the moment.
The practice is private-pay and entirely telehealth — small and independent. Fees are discussed directly when we first speak. Many people come to REC through a referral, though I welcome however you find your way here.
Background
Jay Rosenthal, LCSW — founder of the Rosenthal Enrichment Center.
I've worked with people across very different environments and walks of life — from intense psychiatric care to people who come to therapy purely by choice, and a lot in between. I've provided clinical supervision and consultation for a range of agencies and programs, from school settings to larger organizations running varied therapeutic services.
I find my experiences have given me a strong sense of what's going to be useful for the person in front of me.
Years of practice across a wide range — from people in survival to those who come to therapy simply because they can and they want to, from people in acute crisis to the existentially curious — sharpened my read on what's effective and what isn't. That range is what lets me meet someone wherever their situation actually sits.
Outside work, I'm drawn to philosophical ideas; I enjoy critiquing them closely, whether or not I agree. The challenge of jiu jitsu feeds something else in me; I keep getting pulled back through the years.
Contact
You can reach out below — to ask a question or to request a consultation. Consultations are up to 15 minutes. Share what you'd like; preparation isn't necessary. First sessions are scheduled from there.
Common Questions
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What do you help with?
A wide range — anxiety, depression, grief and loss, stress tied to demanding work, relationships, life transitions, and the diffuse sense that something isn't right. Some people come with a specific problem; others simply value the exploration itself — a place to be fully themselves and work things through with someone who's for them, without an agenda of their own. You don't need a diagnosis or a crisis to begin.
How does it work to get started?
You reach out — with a question, or to request a consultation. The consultation is a short call, up to fifteen minutes, with no intake forms or preparation needed; it's a chance to get a feel for whether we're a fit. If it makes sense to continue, a first session is scheduled from there.
How often would we meet?
That depends on several things, and it can change over time — you're never held to a set frequency for any particular stretch. Sessions typically start weekly and adjust from there. We work out what fits as we go.
Is the practice telehealth only?
Yes. Sessions are held by secure video. For most people this is an advantage rather than a limitation — you meet from a setting you choose and control, with no office, no waiting room, and no being seen coming or going. It also makes the practice available across California regardless of where you are.
What are your fees?
The practice is private-pay. Fees are discussed directly when we first speak.
Do you take insurance?
The practice is private-pay — you're billed directly rather than through an insurer. If you'd like to use out-of-network benefits, that option is available, through a system that makes reimbursement simple for you.
How is confidentiality handled?
I'm deliberate about what and how I document — the record is kept spare and considered by intention. As a private-pay client, nothing about your care is routed to an insurer or any third party; out-of-network reimbursement, if you choose to use it, is the exception. This attention to documentation is part of why the practice is a fit for people who are particular about their privacy, including those in cleared professions. The legal limits to confidentiality that apply to any therapist are detailed in the intake paperwork.