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LCSW, LMSW

Kimberly Richards, LCSW, LMSW

  • Experience11 years
  • LocationMichigan
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Kimberly

Kimberly Richards brings 11 years of clinical experience as a licensed social worker in Michigan, holding both LCSW and LMSW credentials.

Background and approach

She trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and has spent her career working in outpatient mental health settings with people facing anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, ADHD, substance concerns, anger, self-esteem struggles, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.

Her background also includes work related to adoption and foster care, caregiving stress, blended family dynamics, and other complex relational and personality concerns. Her therapeutic manner is warm, interactive, and guided by respect and compassion.

She practices from a client-centered stance, integrating CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and trauma-focused techniques to tailor care to each person’s needs. Sessions emphasize collaboration, practical strategies, and helping clients identify strengths and next steps.

Kimberly welcomes the opportunity to support individuals as they work toward clearer coping skills, restored functioning, and forward movement in their lives.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care



Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and supporting each person’s own goals; online sessions using this approach prioritize the client’s perspective and move at a pace that feels comfortable for them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and can be adapted to remote formats with exercises, homework, and guided problem solving that work well in video or messaging sessions. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on processing difficult experiences and building coping strategies; when used remotely it combines safety planning, stabilizing techniques, and gradual processing tailored to the client’s readiness.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to review goals, preferences, and clinical needs and then select or combine methods that best support progress. Adjustments are made over time based on what is most helpful.

Online therapy with this clinician is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, revisit tools between appointments, and maintain continuity of care when in-person meetings are impractical.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kimberly commonly address?
She works with a broad range of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, ADHD, grief, relationship and family problems, addictions, anger, self-esteem difficulties, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is warm and interactive, emphasizing respect, sensitivity, and collaboration while using client-centered methods and practical strategies to support change.
What is her professional background and experience?
She has 11 years of experience working in outpatient mental health and has clinical training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with trauma-focused practices and motivational interviewing techniques.
Which credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds LCSW and LMSW credentials and is licensed in Michigan with licence details AZ LCSW LCSW-22012 and MI LMSW 6801093102.
Does she work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Kimberly offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging depending on scheduling and client preference.
How is cost handled for therapy with her?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

Michigan, Arizona

Languages

English

What Kimberly can help with

Kimberly Richards works with clients on stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, self esteem, and depression.

Kimberly works with clients with concerns including anxiety, depression, emotion regulation, and adult and childhood trauma.

How Kimberly approaches therapy

Kimberly's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Kimberly uses Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Kimberly is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Michigan.