- Practical tools
- Collaborative care
- Trauma-informed
About Kasimu-Richard
Kasimu-Richard Harley is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California with 27 years of clinical experience. He draws on a long life path that includes service in the United States Marine Corps and roles as a husband, father, brother, uncle, and son. He offers steady, straightforward help for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. Kasimu-Richard believes people are born with value and can regain strength after hard events.
He has worked in outpatient and residential settings supporting adolescents and adults living with substance use and mental wellness challenges. He has also worked in schools to remove barriers that get in the way of learning and provided stress-reduction coaching for teachers and administrators. This background shapes a practical style that focuses on daily functioning and healing.
In sessions he uses client-centered listening alongside cognitive tasks and motivational interviewing to create clear steps forward. Mindfulness practices and trauma-focused work are woven in when helpful. He aims to help people rebuild confidence, repair relationships, and manage painful memories.
Kasimu-Richard helps with a wide range of concerns including parenting strains, intimacy issues, codependency, attachment and abandonment questions, and coping with life changes. He also supports those dealing with compassion fatigue, career stress, and the specific challenges that follow natural or human-caused disasters.
People who want practical tools and a collaborative process may find his approach useful. He encourages clients to set realistic goals and practices that can fit into everyday life. To begin, the site matching process is the first step toward scheduling work together.
How therapeutic approaches come to life online
Client-centered work focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship. It asks what matters most to the person and moves at their pace. This approach helps when people need a steady, respectful space to talk through feelings and choices.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior. It uses simple exercises and practical homework to change unhelpful thinking and improve mood and functioning. CBT often helps with anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching tools people can use between sessions.
Trauma-focused therapy provides ways to address painful memories and the reactions they cause. It includes gentle, structured steps to process events and reduce their hold on daily life. This work can be combined with mindfulness practices to improve emotional regulation.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the early work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. That process is flexible and adjusted as progress is made.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine, support shorter check-ins when needed, and let people join from locations that save travel time. Talk with the therapist during the matching step about session length, frequency, and any practical needs so appointments fit into everyday life.
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Experience
27+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting and family concerns, and problems such as codependency, attachment, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is practical and collaborative, using client-centered listening combined with cognitive strategies, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and trauma-focused methods to set clear steps forward.
How much experience does this therapist have?
He has 27 years of clinical experience, including work in outpatient and residential treatment settings and educational environments.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He accepts international clients; confirm scheduling and any regional considerations during the intake process.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.