Laurie Richardson , LMFT

Laurie Richardson returned to graduate school at the midpoint of her life, bringing a rich tapestry of professional and personal experience to her work as a therapist. She draws on roles as a parent, a preschool teacher, a 7th grade Waldorf teacher, an art instructor, a graphic designer and copyrighter, and an art consultant for more than 20 years to inform a practical, creative approach to clinical work. Her educational path spans UCLA, San Jose State, Sacramento State, a Waldorf training college, and the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco, and she practices as an LMFT - a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - with five years of clinical experience.

Laurie approaches therapy with humility and attention, believing that listening well is central to meaningful change. She tailors each treatment plan to the individual in front of her and values the empathy and dignity at the heart of client-centered work. As an Expressive Arts - or EXA - practitioner, she integrates creative modalities such as poetry, rap, photography, 2D and 3D art, dance, sculpture, writing, drama, music, gardening, cooking, and eco-art into the therapeutic process so that art itself can become a living record of growth.

Sessions with Laurie are often interactive and varied, incorporating games, art, guided meditation, questions, laughter, and emotional breakthroughs. People report leaving sessions feeling lighter, clearer, and more understood. She sees clients both via telehealth and in person and endeavors to be fully present, supportive, and empowering as clients move into their next chapters. She looks forward to connecting with prospective clients.