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Laura Richardson, LMHC
Florida
LMHC - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- CBT focused techniques
- Client-centered sessions
- Family and parenting concerns
About Laura
Laura Richardson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 20 years of experience. She helps people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting challenges, anger, addiction concerns, grief, and life changes.
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and a client-centered style. In sessions she focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing new responses. She breaks down skills into practical steps that people can try between meetings.
Laura often helps with family-related concerns such as blended family issues, adoption and foster care questions, attachment and caregiver stress. She also works with people facing betrayal, abandonment, guilt, shame, and family-of-origin problems. Conversations tend to address clear behaviors and communication patterns.
When anger or strong emotions come up she helps people develop calming strategies and alternative ways of acting. For substance-use and addiction concerns she looks at triggers, routine patterns, and coping skills that reduce urges and fallout.
Sessions are straightforward and focused on practical change. People who want concrete tools for daily life - not abstract theory - can expect clear steps, homework between sessions, and regular review of progress.
How CBT and Client-Centered Work Online
Laura uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice thinking patterns and test small behavior changes. CBT sessions focus on practical skills, experiments to try between meetings, and tracking what works over time.She also uses a client-centered approach that keeps the person’s priorities in focus. That approach emphasizes listening and letting the client guide which concerns to address first, while the therapist offers structure and options for change.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Laura will collaborate with each person to decide whether CBT techniques, client-centered discussion, or a combination fits best based on goals and preferences.
Session formats are not listed in the supplied biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They also let people practice skills in the settings where problems occur, making behavioral experiments more practical.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship problems, parenting and family issues, anger, addiction concerns, and coping with life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Sessions include concrete exercises and practice to change patterns between meetings.
What is her background and experience?
She has 20 years of professional experience working with individuals at various stages of life.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (FL LMHC) practicing in Florida.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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