- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Family and grief concerns
About Laura
Laura Richardson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 20 years of professional experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, family and parenting concerns, anger, depression, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and grief. Laura also addresses self-esteem, career questions, bipolar mood management, and coping with life changes.
Her practice emphasises a client-centered approach. That means she focuses on listening, asking practical questions, and letting the person steer the pace and priorities of sessions. Sessions aim to clarify what matters most and to build small, doable steps toward those goals.
Laura uses elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of responding. She pairs that with relaxed conversation about family history, attachments, and recurring patterns. Topics often include abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, blended family dynamics, and family-of-origin concerns.
Work with her may cover caregiving stress, codependency and control issues, communication and commitment problems, and the practical side of separation or divorce. She also supports those managing drug and alcohol addiction, forgiveness, guilt, and shame, with attention to everyday coping skills.
Sessions are offered in English from a Florida practice. Laura guides people through realistic behavioral changes like anger management strategies, calming techniques, and planning for career or relationship shifts. The focus is on steady, practical progress over time.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Laura practices client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening and helping the client set the agenda. In brief, the therapist asks open questions, reflects what she hears, and follows the client’s priorities to shape session goals.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a practical approach that looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT techniques can help with anxiety, mood shifts, addiction patterns, and everyday coping skills by testing new ways of thinking and trying small behavioral changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Laura will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, and then decide together how much CBT or client-centered work to use. That collaborative planning helps match methods to needs rather than assuming one way fits everyone.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around study, work, or caring responsibilities. It can also allow shorter check-ins, fewer travel demands, or easier scheduling on busy days. Licensed professionals often blend conversational support with practical CBT exercises that you can practice between sessions.
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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 adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parenting and family conflict, addiction, trauma and grief, and related topics such as self-esteem and career concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered approach so the person guides the focus. She also brings in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional work experience supporting adults at different life stages.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Florida LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) and practices in Florida.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled for therapy?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
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