Karen Richardson, LMFT

Karen Richardson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 24 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults across a range of behavioral health settings. She has provided individual, family, and group therapy in both inpatient and outpatient environments, including community mental health centers and in-home services. Her work has also extended to criminal detention, family court service provision, and an intensive outpatient program serving clients with co-occurring substance use and mental health needs.

She holds a bachelor’s degree from Furman University, a master’s degree from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a post-master’s certificate in marriage and family therapy from the University of Louisville. As an LMFT, she is trained to address relational dynamics and family systems while also treating individual concerns. Her clinical background draws on several evidence-informed approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

Karen offers specialized care for mood disorders, anxiety, chemical dependency, parenting and child-related issues, and concerns tied to divorce and separation. She maintains a broad base of practice in grief, trauma, mood stability, and the symptomology and treatment of mental illness. When requested, she can integrate treatment elements with a Christian foundation to align care with a client’s faith perspective.

Integrating Therapeutic Approaches with Online Care

Karen Richardson draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify personal values and develop psychological flexibility - useful for managing anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to explore relational patterns and early bonds, supporting work on intimacy, family dynamics, and attachment-related concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical strategies to identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be effective for mood disorders, anxiety, and coping with everyday challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Karen works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best with their goals, needs, and preferences. She integrates methods and adjusts pacing so that treatment aligns with the client’s priorities and readiness for change.

Online therapy with Karen includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible access to licensed professionals. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care during life changes, and connect from different locations while still working with a therapist experienced in family systems, trauma, and mood concerns.