- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Kasimu-Richard
Kasimu-Richard Harley is a California LMFT with 27 years of clinical experience. He brings decades of practice in outpatient and residential settings and years working in educational programs. He has supported people coping with stress, anxiety, relationship strains, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, parenting challenges, and issues relevant to LGBT clients.
He trained and worked with adolescents and adults in substance use and mental health programs. He also offered stress-reduction and work-balance coaching to teachers and school leaders. His background includes military service in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam era and a family life as a husband and father.
Kasimu-Richard describes a systemic and eclectic approach to therapy. He uses cognitive techniques, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness practices to help people notice patterns, build coping skills, and manage intense emotions. Sessions often look at relationship patterns and family influences that affect current stress.
He pays attention to practical change. That can mean setting small goals, trying new ways to communicate, or practicing brief mindfulness exercises between meetings. He also works with people facing deeper wounds from trauma and loss, using trauma-focused ideas alongside skill work.
People who are navigating the transition to adulthood may find his focus relevant for career stress, feeling stuck after school, or struggles with intimacy and identity. He accepts international clients and holds sessions in English. To begin, readers are asked to follow the See online therapy options process on the site and complete the short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on helping a person be heard and understood, and on finding solutions that fit their life. In practice this means the therapist listens closely, reflects what he hears, and helps set practical goals that matter to the client. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems in place and teaches concrete skills to change them, which can include short exercises and homework between sessions. Mindfulness Therapy trains attention to present moment experience through simple practices that reduce reactivity and help with stress and anxiety management.Choosing the right approach is usually a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss what feels most useful and try methods that match the client's goals and preferences. Over the first few meetings, he can adjust the balance of skills work, reflective listening, and trauma-focused techniques as needed.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online care can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter catch-up meetings when needed. Talk with him through the site's matching process to learn which session options are offered and how they can fit into everyday life.
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Experience
27+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, intimacy concerns, parenting and related topics listed in his profile.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses a systemic and eclectic style that emphasizes client-centered work, cognitive techniques, motivational interviewing and mindfulness practices.
How many years has he been practicing?
He has 27 years of clinical experience working in outpatient, residential and educational settings.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is a California LMFT and practices from California. Sessions are conducted in English.
Can international clients work with him?
Yes. He accepts international clients and offers sessions in English.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session formats before booking by using the site process, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the site.
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