- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Family of origin issues
About Laura
Laura Richardson is a Florida licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 20 years of professional experience. She helps adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, family concerns, parenting challenges, anger, depression, addictions, relationship strain, grief, and self-esteem issues. She also addresses family of origin issues and related concerns such as attachment difficulties, abandonment, blended family dynamics, and caregiving stress.
Her approach centers on client-centered therapy, which means the person in the room guides the pace and focus of sessions. She also uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help people recognize and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Sessions are conversational and practical, with straightforward strategies for managing symptoms and improving communication.
Laura aims to help clients notice patterns that come from their family background and how those patterns show up in current relationships. She works on skills for setting boundaries, reducing reactivity, and improving problem solving. She also supports people navigating grief, life transitions, and recovery from substance issues.
Across two decades of practice she has worked with adults at different life stages and circumstances. That experience informs a down-to-earth style that focuses on clear goals and doable steps. People who choose her often want concrete tools and time to talk through painful or confusing family history.
To begin, she asks people to describe what they want to change and what feels most urgent. From there she and the client collaboratively plan next steps and practical exercises to try between sessions.
How her approaches are used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's priorities and pace. In practice that means sessions start with what the person says is most pressing, and the therapist follows that lead while offering reflections and options. This approach can help people make sense of patterns rooted in family of origin and decide what to work on next.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Sessions include simple exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and small behavioral experiments to reduce anxiety or improve mood. CBT techniques are useful for anger management, anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each client to choose methods that fit their goals, preferences, and what comes up in early sessions. Decisions about focus and techniques are revisited as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. They also let people keep appointments from other locations when that helps with scheduling or access.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship strain, parenting concerns, anger, grief, self-esteem, career issues, bipolar challenges, and coping with life changes. Family of origin issues and related topics like attachment and abandonment are also listed.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered approach so clients guide the focus and pace. She also incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques for practical thought and behavior work.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional work experience supporting adults at various life stages.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Florida licensed LMHC and practices in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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