What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.81
Average wait time
4.82
Bedside manner
4.84
“Dr. Richard’s was great to talk with and she also offered some good insights to my anxiety issues. I look forward to checking in with her next month.”
Pamela A.July 24, 2025Video visit
“We discussed how my overall health contributes to my psychiatric symptoms and offered alternatives to prescription options. She also gave me a book suggestion. Very easy to talk to and good listener”
Judith G.July 5, 2024Video visit
About Dr. Marla Richard
Clientele seen
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Psychodynamic
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Dr. Marla Richard
**THIS PROVIDER DOES NOT TREAT ADHD**
Dr. Marla Richard is a Stanford-trained, board-certified psychiatrist and board-eligible in geriatric psychiatry from UCSD. She has been practicing in a variety of settings for the last 30 years. Dr. Richard uses an integrated health paradigm with general and geriatric patients, combining traditional psychopharmacology, interpersonal neurobiology practices, and personality assessments to explore root motivations for behaviors, addressing core issues with medication management as needed. Dr. Marla believes in taking a whole-person approach to both mental and physical health.
She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Minnesota, Duluth, followed by medical school at Stanford University, where she earned her Doctor of Medicine. With visions of becoming a general surgeon, she completed two years of general surgery training and her internship in psychiatry at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center before transferring to psychiatry residency at Stanford. Many years later, she completed her geriatric psychiatry training at UCSD.
Her focus includes an integrated approach to mental and physical health while incorporating mindfulness tools to teach skills for stress and anxiety management in everyday life. In conjunction with medication management, she uses interpersonal neurobiology to help clients understand triggers and methods to calm overactive stress responses and reactivity.
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Education and background
Practice names
Board certifications
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
Education and training
- Medical School - Stanford University, Doctor of Medicine
- University of Minnesota (Bachelor's)
- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Internship in Psychiatry
- Stanford University, Residency in Psychiatry
- University of California, San Diego, Fellowship in Geriatrics
NPI number
1578720934
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.81
Wait time
4.82
Bedside manner
4.84
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SHE WAS A NO SHOW! VERY FRUSTRATING! VERY UPSETTING! WHAT A MESS YOU ALL ARE!
February 5, 2026Susan C.Verified patientVideo visit
Dr Richard’s was great. Warm and Kind. Asked me important questions and gave me some great tools to work with.
January 29, 2024Ilene K.Verified patientVideo visit
Dr Richard was great! She is very attentive and has a very solid and deep knowledge of psychiatry as far as I can tell.
January 29, 2023John H.Verified patientVideo visit
Dr. Richard can beautifully articulate the feelings and emotions I cannot explain. Her sessions are literally invaluable.
More than 1 year agoRC
I loved Dr. Richard- I am looking forward to working with her and having her insights into my mental & emotional health.
More than 1 year agoLM
Very easy to talk to, understanding, very good in isolating the problem. Professional and friendly, highly recommended!
December 15, 2022Nadine E.Verified patientVideo visit
Awesome! Really attentive to what my underlying problem was and focused on that first. Going to see her again soon!
More than 1 year agoRT
Listened well, asked appropriate questions , and provide education before finalizing a care plan.
September 11, 2024Linda E.Verified patientVideo visit
Incredible doctor. Knowledgeable, compassionate, focused on helping you become a better you. Highly recommend.
More than 1 year agoMR
I felt very comfortable with Dr. Marla Richard. Will definitely talk with her again.
September 3, 2024Deeana O.Verified patientVideo visit
Dr. Marla Richard is great listener and completely undersubscribed what was going on with me .
More than 1 year agoJB
Great experience, can recommend Dr. Richard for consultation.
March 6, 2024Felix W.Verified patientVideo visit
Dr. Richard’s was great to talk with and she also offered some good insights to my anxiety issues. I look forward to checking in with her next month.
July 24, 2025Pamela A.Verified patientVideo visit
Very knowledgeable and informative.
August 20, 2024david N.Verified patientVideo visit
We discussed how my overall health contributes to my psychiatric symptoms and offered alternatives to prescription options. She also gave me a book suggestion. Very easy to talk to and good listener
July 5, 2024Judith G.Verified patientVideo visit
Dr. Richard was fantastic! Answered all of my questions and walked me through everything I needed to know. Very helpful, kind & informative!
April 10, 2024William O.Verified patientVideo visit
I had requested talk therapy. With the practice name of talkiatry, I thought this would be the right place. The doctor was fine, but only prescribes meds and doesn't do talk therapy, That is was I had requested.
November 6, 2023Sara S.Verified patientVideo visit
Excellent doctor
October 12, 2023Daniela P.Verified patientVideo visit
She truly listened and understood.
September 7, 2023Machelle K.Verified patientVideo visit
Honestly I thought it she was great! Listened very well, thought along with me and overall just very kind and respectful. I felt very comfortable even though this was the first time meeting. Also felt she was actionable in finding me the right diagnosis and solution. Awesome!
August 23, 2023Esmee T.Verified patientVideo visit
Dr. Richard is a good listener. She puts the pieces together. She is thoughtful and wise. I appreciated her perspective. She offered options for growing and encouraged looking beyond my world as it now sits. She is very knowledgeable and professional. I was impressed. I am grateful. Thank you!
August 17, 2023Drew G.Verified patientVideo visit
It was worth reading the reviews that I felt very confident that Dr. Richard would help me and I wasn't disappointed. She's a great listener and let me talk away years worth of emotions, feelings, and issues I would recommend her highly.
August 11, 2023Patricia B.Verified patientVideo visit
Marla was very patient and helpful. While we were not a good fit for each other. She listened , gave me advice and helped me feel better and more secure in my next action. Which is all one can ask for. Well one can ask for anything. I was satisfied.
More than 1 year agoBenjamin H.Verified patientVideo visit
Great listener, kind
May 24, 2023Judy M.Verified patientVideo visit
Very nice, personable, easy to talk to
May 18, 2023Jane P.Verified patientVideo visit
FANTASTIC! Dr. Richard really listened to what I was saying and feeling. She never interrupted me and I never felt rushed. I was hesitant to see a psychiatrist via virtual health, but she made me feel very comfortable. She spent a lot of time explaining my conditions, as well as providing non medicinal tools for treatment.
I received conflicting information regarding whether or not my insurance was accepted, but that is definitely not a knock on her part. I just hope insurance does cover, so that I can continue seeing this wonderful doctor.
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I enjoyed my first session with Dr. Richard very much. She is very nice, knowledgable and patient. She answered all my questions. I am looking forward to my future sessions with her!
November 25, 2022Zhiyun R.Verified patientVideo visit
I have never met a doctor that was so understanding. She really cares about you and makes you feel very comfortable. I would never go to another doctor but her.
More than 1 year agoJM
Dr. Richard was so incredibly compassionate and really was a God send to me. I'm so appreciative and would highly recommend her. Thank you Dr. for being true in upholding your oath and being there for me.
More than 1 year agoOP
Very nice, helpful, and understanding!
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What practice does Dr. Marla Richard work with?
Dr. Marla Richard works with Talkiatry.
Which board certifications does Dr. Marla Richard have?
Dr. Marla Richard is certified by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology).
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Marla Richard?
Dr. Marla Richard frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Psychiatry Consultation, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Marla Richard on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Marla Richard speak?
Dr. Marla Richard speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Marla Richard in reviews?
111 patients have reviewed Dr. Marla Richard. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.81/5. They have a 4.84/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.82/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.