- Warm and interactive
- Goal oriented
- Faith informed
About Kimberly
Kimberly Richards is a licensed clinical social worker with more than 11 years in outpatient mental health care. She holds LCSW and LMSW credentials and practices in Michigan. Her background centers on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy combined with a client-centered outlook and faith-informed values.
She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and relationship struggles. She also addresses issues such as parenting strain, ADHD, codependency, addictions, and caregiver stress. Kimberly aims to help clients identify practical next steps and regain a sense of control.
Her style is warm and interactive. Sessions focus on practical skills, goal-setting, and clear feedback. She listens first, then helps clients try small changes to test what works for them.
Kimberly blends cognitive behavioral techniques with motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas when helpful. She also uses trauma-focused methods for people dealing with past abuse or PTSD. This mix is intended to address thinking patterns, build motivation, and create short-term goals.
She describes therapy as a partnership where the client knows their life best. Kimberly aims to create respectful sessions guided by the client's priorities and, when relevant, personal faith. People who want direct, pragmatic support that also honors their values may find this approach fits well.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and helping clients set their own goals. It’s about creating space for people to name what matters and move at their own pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts affect feelings and behavior and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. This can help with anxiety, depression, and stress in everyday life.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Kimberly will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to try first, adjust them based on progress, and keep goals practical and achievable. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions to a client's needs and preferences.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, offer a shorter check-in when needed, or reduce travel time. Therapists and licensed professionals can also adapt exercises, worksheets, and homework to an online setting so people can practice skills between sessions.
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Experience
11+ years
Credentials
Michigan, Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family problems, grief, parenting challenges, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and codependency among other issues.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is warm and interactive. She focuses on practical skills, goal-setting, and listening first so sessions feel collaborative and down-to-earth.
What experience does she bring?
She has more than 11 years of experience working in outpatient mental health settings, supporting people with a wide range of concerns from trauma to mood and relationship issues.
What credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LCSW and LMSW credentials and is based in Michigan.
What languages are supported and can international clients be seen?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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