Kasimu-Richard Harley , LMFT

Kasimu-Richard Harley brings a lifetime of personal and professional experience to his work as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Born in the United States with African roots and raised in Pennsylvania, he is a husband, father, brother, uncle, and son who also served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam Era. Over a 27-year career he has worked with individuals, families, and groups to address the social and emotional barriers that can block personal growth.

He has provided mental health services in both outpatient and residential treatment settings for adolescents and adults facing substance use and mental wellness challenges, and he has worked in educational environments to remove socio-emotional obstacles to student learning. He has also offered stress reduction and work-balance coaching to teachers and school administrators. As an LMFT - a licensed practitioner trained to work with relationships and family systems - he uses a systemic and eclectic treatment style that draws on several evidence-informed methods.

Using cognitive therapy to examine thoughts and behaviors, motivational interviewing to build readiness for change, and mindfulness practices to strengthen present-moment awareness, he helps people work through depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, loss, addictions, relationship and family issues, and other life challenges. He frames his work around the belief that people are inherently capable and invites clients to engage in a collaborative process to reclaim what he calls their awesomeness. "Walk in Your Awesomeness" sums up his commitment to empowering others to grow beyond past setbacks.

Therapeutic approaches for effective online care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients spot and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, addictive behaviors, and stress-related problems by teaching practical skills to manage symptoms and solve problems.

Mindfulness Therapy introduces simple practices to increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity. These techniques can support stress reduction, emotional regulation, and coping with grief or trauma-related reminders.

Motivational Interviewing focuses on strengthening a person's motivation and commitment to change. It is particularly useful when someone feels ambivalent about addressing issues like substance use, relationship patterns, or lifestyle shifts.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kasimu-Richard Harley works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and personal preferences. He draws from multiple approaches as needed and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for people balancing work, family, caregiving, or mobility constraints. Sessions can take place by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to schedule consistent care, maintain momentum between meetings, and access licensed professionals from different locations.