Kimberly Richards, LCSW, LMSW

Kimberly Richards is a Michigan-based licensed social worker with 11 years of experience working in outpatient mental health settings. She holds the credentials Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), which indicate advanced clinical training and licensure in social work.

Grounded in her Christian faith, Kimberly blends a faith-informed perspective with evidence-based methods to support people facing a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, emotion regulation, adult and childhood trauma, emotional and sexual abuse, relationship and parenting challenges, ADHD, PTSD, and grief and loss. Her approach is warm and interactive, and she emphasizes treating each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.

Kimberly practices from a client-centered stance while drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and EMDR when appropriate. She combines practical skills building with collaborative exploration of values and goals, aiming to help clients develop coping strategies and move forward in positive ways. Kimberly views it as a privilege to accompany individuals on their journeys toward healing, recognizing that each person is the expert in their own life.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Kimberly Richards frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in her practice. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and adjust unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration, helping people explore their values and build a trusting therapeutic relationship that supports change.

She also draws on Motivational Interviewing to help clients clarify their own reasons for change and strengthen readiness, which can be especially helpful with substance use, behavior change, and goal-directed work. Selecting the right approach is a collaborative process - Kimberly works with each client to assess needs, priorities, and preferences and then tailors techniques that fit the individual’s goals and life circumstances.

Online therapy with Kimberly is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care, access support from home, and use a format that best supports progress with licensed professionals and therapists guiding the process.