- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Emotion-Focused Therapy
About Latanya
Latanya Richardson is an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) based in Michigan with 10 years of clinical experience. She works with people wrestling with family conflict, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, and depression. She also addresses related concerns such as caregiving stress, blended family issues, and post-traumatic stress.
Her practice emphasizes client-centered work that helps people talk through what matters to them. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
Latanya also draws on emotionally focused methods to help people name and express difficult feelings. Mindfulness practices are offered to build present-moment awareness and reduce overwhelm. Motivational interviewing is used when people want to make changes but feel stuck.
She has experience responding to community crises and conducting assessments for people in distress. That background informs how she plans for safety and immediate needs during difficult times. Her work includes helping people develop practical coping strategies after traumatic events.
Clients can expect straightforward talk, action-oriented steps, and skill practice between sessions. The focus is on what a person wants to change now and how to get there in small, manageable steps. If someone wants to learn more about specific methods, she invites questions before a first session.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what the client says matters most. In online meetings this means the therapist checks in about goals, asks about what feels most urgent, and adjusts the session to those priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Practically, CBT online involves identifying negative thought patterns, trying new behaviors, and using short exercises between sessions to test changes. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people name and work with strong emotions to improve relationships and self-understanding. Online EFT concentrates on guiding emotional awareness and practicing new ways of expressing feelings during the session.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means discussing what feels useful, trying techniques in a few sessions, and adjusting the plan together based on how things go.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when time is tight, or avoid the need to travel. Many people find that remote sessions let them practice skills in their daily routines and keep therapy consistent with work or study schedules.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with family conflict, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, self-esteem issues, and depression. Additional areas include caregiving stress, blended family problems, and post-traumatic stress.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and practical. She mixes cognitive behavioral methods, emotionally-focused work, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to match each person's needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of clinical experience working in mental health and crisis response. That includes assessments and direct intervention for people in distress.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) practicing in Michigan. Sessions are offered from that location.
Does she work with people who speak other languages?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not list specific formats. The site matching step will clarify how sessions are offered.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing details appear during the sign-up process.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process guides you to the next steps.
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