About
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
- Expressive arts
About Laurie
Laurie Richardson is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California with five years of clinical experience. She works with adults around relationship strain, grief, parenting concerns, stress and anxiety, and other life changes. She also helps people facing addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, sleep problems, anger, and issues tied to intimacy or family difficulties.
Laurie draws on a long personal and professional history outside traditional therapy. She was a parent and worked as a preschool and seventh-grade Waldorf teacher, art instructor, graphic designer, copyrighter, and art consultant. Those experiences shape a practical, down-to-earth approach. Sessions often include conversational work alongside creative exercises.
Her style is rooted in client-centered ideas. She aims to listen closely and follow what the individual brings to the session. Laurie also uses mindfulness practices and solution-focused steps to help people manage immediate problems and cope with ongoing stress.
Narrative elements are part of her work too - helping people make sense of their stories and find different ways to tell them. She brings expressive arts into the room when it feels useful, using art, writing, movement, music, or simple projects to make progress more tangible.
She frames therapy as collaborative and practical. Sessions can include gentle questions, short meditations, interactive activities, and creative tasks. Laurie helps people identify small, workable changes and tries to keep the work concrete and connected to everyday life.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what each person brings. Online sessions using this approach center on the person’s priorities and use the therapist’s questions and reflections to clarify concerns and next steps.Mindfulness Therapy introduces simple attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and improve sleep and mood. In remote sessions these practices can be taught, practiced briefly during a session, and adapted into short daily routines.
She will work with the client to identify which approach or combination fits best. Finding the right method is part of the work and is decided together based on goals, comfort, and what feels most useful in day-to-day life.
Specific session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Many people choose remote sessions because they can fit a session into the week more easily, avoid travel time, or keep a shorter check-in when needed. Therapists can also use creative exercises and brief mindfulness practices during remote meetings to make progress between sessions.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What relationship and family concerns does she address?
She helps with relationship strain, communication problems, blended family issues, divorce and separation, and other family-related difficulties. Parenting stress and caregiver issues are also listed areas of focus.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She works in a client-centered way and uses mindfulness, narrative, and solution-focused techniques. Sessions may include conversational work plus creative or practical exercises.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience as an LMFT. Her background before therapy includes teaching, art instruction, and years working as a designer and consultant.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds a California LMFT credential and practices from California. Sessions are conducted in English.
Can she work with people outside the United States?
International clients are accepted. Sessions are offered in English for all clients.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether video, phone, or in-person visits are available.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the location and subscription plan.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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