Kimberly Richards , LCSW, LMSW

Kimberly Richards is a licensed social worker in Michigan with 11 years of experience providing outpatient mental health care. She combines clinical training and a faith-informed perspective to support people facing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship struggles, parenting challenges, ADHD, and related emotional concerns. Her background emphasizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy while also integrating motivational interviewing, solution-focused strategies, EMDR, and trauma-focused methods when appropriate.

Richards approaches therapy with warmth and active collaboration, treating each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She centers the client in the process, recognizing that people are the experts in their own lives while offering tools and perspectives that help with emotion regulation, coping after abuse or loss, and rebuilding healthier relationships.

Her practice reflects a Christ-centered framework for those who want that integration, guided by Biblical principles and a commitment to helping clients move forward. Richards welcomes clients seeking a blend of evidence-informed techniques and values-based support and considers it a privilege to accompany individuals on their path toward healing.

Kimberly holds the credentials LCSW and LMSW. LCSW denotes a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, indicating advanced clinical training and the ability to provide independent psychotherapy, while LMSW denotes a Licensed Master Social Worker, reflecting graduate-level social work training and clinical practice experience.

Approaches and online care tailored to your needs

Kimberly Richards uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a supportive space where the client’s experience and goals guide the work. This approach focuses on empathetic listening and collaboration to help people explore feelings, clarify priorities, and build self-directed solutions.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which helps identify patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress. CBT offers practical strategies for managing anxiety, depression, and mood or stress-related symptoms through skill-building and structured exercises.

Trauma-Focused Therapy is used when past traumatic events are a core concern. This approach concentrates on safety, processing painful memories at a manageable pace, and developing coping strategies to reduce the impact of trauma on daily life.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kimberly works collaboratively with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences and then tailors methods to fit what will help most. Licensed professionals guide this decision so clients feel involved and informed.

Online therapy with Kimberly is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options offer flexibility for scheduling, make it easier to attend sessions from different locations, and support ongoing care that fits varied lifestyles and responsibilities.