Kasimu-Richard Harley , LMFT

Kasimu-Richard Harley is an American with African roots who grew up in Pennsylvania and whose life experiences shaped a commitment to helping others overcome adversity. He is a husband, father, brother, uncle, and son who also served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam Era. Those roles and experiences informed his decision to train as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California and continue learning about human resilience and recovery.

For more than two decades he has worked with individuals and groups to address the social and emotional barriers that can impede personal growth. He believes people are born 'Awesome' and that pivotal events may stall emotional development. His clinical work has included roles as a mental health therapist in both outpatient and residential treatment settings serving adolescents and adults with substance use and mental wellness concerns. In educational environments he focused on removing socio-emotional obstacles to learning and offered stress-reduction and work-balance coaching for teachers and administrators. His approach is systemic and eclectic, drawing on cognitive therapy, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness practices to support people navigating depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and loss. He invites collaboration with clients to foster healing and encourage them to 'Walk in Your Awesomeness'.

Approaches in Online Therapy with Kasimu-Richard Harley

Kasimu-Richard Harley integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness therapy into his online practice. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy and collaboration, helping clients explore their values and strengths while working through relationship and identity concerns. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and developing practical skills to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues. Mindfulness therapy introduces present-moment awareness and coping strategies that can ease rumination and support emotional regulation after trauma or loss.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and he works collaboratively with clients to select methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Licensed professionals and therapists use this flexibility to adapt sessions over time as challenges shift and progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for those seeking care. Through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, clients can engage in therapy from different locations and on varied schedules, which increases accessibility and makes it easier to maintain continuity of care. This range of options supports consistent work on relationships, trauma recovery, and coping with life changes while fitting therapy into everyday life.