Kimberly Richards , LCSW, LMSW

Kimberly Richards is a licensed social worker with more than 11 years of experience providing outpatient mental health care. She holds the LCSW and LMSW credentials - LCSW means Licensed Clinical Social Worker and LMSW means Licensed Master Social Worker - and practices in Michigan. Kimberly has worked with people facing a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, emotion regulation, adult and childhood trauma, emotional and sexual abuse, relationship and parenting difficulties, ADHD, PTSD, and grief and loss.

Her therapeutic approach is warm and interactive, rooted in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Kimberly integrates a client-centered framework with evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and EMDR to help clients process painful experiences and build practical coping strategies. She also brings a faith perspective into her work, describing her practice as Christ-focused while centering each person as the expert in their own life.

Kimberly aims to create a collaborative space where goals are shaped by the client’s needs and values. She frames therapy as a partnership that supports healing, growth, and forward movement, and she welcomes the opportunity to accompany individuals and families through difficult transitions and recovery.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Kimberly draws from Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide her online work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the person’s own goals and values steer progress - this approach helps with self-esteem, relationship concerns, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, and it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management.

She also uses Motivational Interviewing to support clients who are ambivalent about change. That method emphasizes collaboration and gentle exploration of personal motivations, which can be useful for addiction, behavior change, and building readiness for new coping strategies. Kimberly works with each person to determine which approaches best match their needs and preferences in a collaborative way with clear goals and regular review.

Online therapy with Kimberly is available by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or limited local options. These formats allow licensed professionals to provide consistent, accessible support while adapting session structure to what works best for each client.