- Warm and interactive
- Faith-informed care
- Practical coping tools
About Kimberly
Kimberly Richards is a licensed clinical social worker in Michigan with 11 years of experience in outpatient mental health. She brings a faith-informed perspective alongside practical therapeutic tools. Her work centers on helping people manage strong emotions and get through hard seasons of life.
She sees people dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and grief. She also helps with anger, addictions, low self-esteem, ADHD, and coping with life changes. Relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, and compassion fatigue are included in her practice focus.
Her style is warm and interactive. Sessions tend to be collaborative and respectful. She aims to listen first, then try approaches that fit each person's goals.
Kimberly combines client-centered care with cognitive behavioral ideas and motivational interviewing. She also uses solution-focused and trauma-focused methods to address practical problems and heal from painful events. She describes her work as guided by Christian faith and by attention to each client's needs.
People who prefer a therapy that blends faith perspectives with evidence-informed methods often find her approach useful. She encourages clients to be active partners in setting goals and trying small steps that build toward change.
Her licenses are LCSW (licensed clinical social worker) and LMSW (licensed master social worker). Sessions are conducted in English and she practices in Michigan.
How therapeutic approaches fit into online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, respect, and collaboration. The therapist creates space for a person to tell their story and helps them set goals that matter. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about needs, goals, and preferences and then try methods that seem to fit. That collaborative process helps shape which techniques are used and how sessions are structured.
Please confirm current session options before booking, as session formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Some people prefer not to use video, while others find live conversation most helpful; the therapist will discuss practical arrangements and adapt sessions to what works best for each person.
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Experience
11+ years
Credentials
Michigan, Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she address?
She works with people facing anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, addictions, self-esteem struggles, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm, interactive, and collaborative. She listens first and then uses practical steps that match each person's goals.
What kind of experience does she bring?
She has 11 years of outpatient mental health experience working with a wide range of concerns including trauma, PTSD, parenting problems, and relationship issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCSW (licensed clinical social worker) and LMSW (licensed master social worker) credentials and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.