Prof. Randolph (Randy) Beasley, LMFT

Prof. Randolph (Randy) Beasley is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California. He brings five years of clinical practice to his work and a longer history of roles supporting people in community and faith settings. Randy focuses on practical steps that help people change patterns that keep them stuck.

Randy trained first in business and theology before completing a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy. He previously worked as a pastor and a camp director and has experience in community clinics, substance use treatment facilities, a state hospital, and jail settings. That background shaped a straightforward, results-oriented style.

In sessions he emphasizes collaboration and goal-setting. He uses client-centered methods alongside solution-focused work and cognitive behavioral techniques. The aim is to notice thinking and behavior patterns, then try specific changes to alter how people feel.

Randy also draws on existential themes about meaning and responsibility when that fit helps clients reflect on life direction. He has training in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, the Gottman Method, and other clinical tools from prior roles. He describes his overall approach as goal-oriented and client-centered.

People come to him for a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy questions, mood disorders like bipolar and depression, addictions, trauma and grief, parenting and family stress, and issues around self-esteem and career change. He accepts clients from outside the United States as well as within California.

How therapy approaches shape online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding each person without judgment and supporting their own goals. It helps people feel heard and then decide what changes to try. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and teaches practical skills to shift those patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) blends emotion regulation and coping skills with acceptance strategies to help manage intense emotions and improve relationships.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to what matters to the client, talk through goals and preferences, and pick methods that fit the situation. That decision is collaborative and can shift over time as needs change.

If you want online therapy, confirm the specific session formats before booking so you know what the therapist currently offers. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove commute time. They can also let someone join from another city when schedules or travel make in-person visits difficult. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT, DBT, and client-centered techniques well to remote work, focusing on skills practice, homework, and progress tracking without promising a particular outcome.