Kimberly Richards , LCSW, LMSW

Kimberly Richards is a Michigan-licensed therapist with more than 11 years of experience working in outpatient mental health settings. She holds both an LCSW and an LMSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Master Social Worker - reflecting advanced training and clinical practice in social work. Her background centers on evidence-informed therapies, particularly Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and she brings a faith-informed perspective to her clinical work as a committed Christian.

She has supported people facing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma from childhood and adulthood, emotional and sexual abuse, relationship and parenting difficulties, ADHD, PTSD, grief, and loss. Her work also addresses stress, anger, self-esteem, addictions, family and blended family concerns, caregiver stress, and issues related to adoption and foster care.

Kimberly’s style is warm, interactive, and respectful. She emphasizes a client-centered approach that recognizes each person as the expert in their own life, combining that stance with techniques from Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and EMDR when appropriate. Guided by Biblical principles and a desire to help people heal and move forward, she views it as a privilege to accompany individuals on their path toward greater wellbeing.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Kimberly uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, empathic environment where the client’s goals and values guide the work. This approach focuses on listening and collaboration, making it useful for relationship concerns, self-esteem, and navigating life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another central approach, helping clients identify and adjust unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT is practical and goal-oriented, often used for anxiety, depression, and coping skills development.

Trauma-Focused Therapy is applied when past traumatic experiences are central to a person’s current distress. It offers structured strategies to process trauma and build safety and resilience, which can help with PTSD, complex trauma, and related emotional difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Kimberly works with clients to understand their needs, preferences, and goals, adapting methods as therapy progresses so that the plan fits each person’s situation.

Online therapy offers flexible access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, maintain continuity during life transitions, and connect with a therapist from home or other convenient locations. Licensed professionals can adapt these formats to deliver effective, personalized treatment.