Therapist profile
Laura Richardson, LMHC
LMHC in Florida - family and parenting concerns
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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Parenting support
About Laura
Laura Richardson is a Florida LMHC with 20 years of professional experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, parenting strain, family concerns, anger, depression, addictions, and major life changes.
She helps people talk through what feels most urgent at home. That can mean sorting through family problems, handling parenting stress, or finding calmer ways to respond to anger. She uses a client-centered stance to keep the person’s priorities central during sessions.
Her work often combines client-centered methods with practical Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques. That means conversations about what matters are paired with clear strategies to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Sessions may include breathing and calming tools, behavior experiments, and steps to improve communication at home.
Over two decades she has supported people facing grief, trauma and abuse, bipolar mood concerns, and addiction challenges. She also addresses attachment and family of origin issues, blended family dynamics, adoption and foster care topics, and caregiver stress. The focus is on what a person can do differently between sessions.
Laura describes therapy as collaborative. She listens first, then helps map small, concrete actions that fit everyday life. To begin, she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session so they and the therapist can see if this approach feels like a fit.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy places the person’s concerns at the center of each session. The therapist listens closely and follows what matters most to the client, offering space to set priorities and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and it includes practical exercises such as behavior experiments and simple coping skills that can be practiced between sessions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She will collaborate with each person to decide which combination of client-centered conversations and CBT techniques fits their needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is reviewed and adjusted as progress is made.
The practical benefits of online sessions are mostly about fitting therapy into everyday life. Online work can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and allow short check-ins when a full in-person visit is difficult. Specific session formats are not listed here, so confirm the available online options before booking. The focus is on finding ways to use therapy techniques at home so they feel usable between appointments.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting and a wide range of family issues including anger, addiction, grief, and coping with life changes.
How would she approach therapy?
She uses a client-centered approach that keeps the client's priorities in focus and pairs that with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques for practical change.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience working with individuals at various stages of life.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Florida LMHC and practices from Florida.
Can I see her if I live outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Current session formats are not specified here; please confirm the available online session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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