Laura Richardson, LMHC

Laura Richardson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 20 years of professional experience working with individuals at different stages of life. She has developed extensive experience helping people manage stress and anxiety, resolve family conflicts, address parenting challenges, and build anger-management and calming strategies that fit daily life.

Laura creates an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can share thoughts and feelings and feel heard. She emphasizes a client-centered approach that puts each person in the driver seat of their therapeutic journey, tailoring the pace and focus to the client’s needs and goals. Her work supports people as they take the often challenging first steps toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.

With two decades of practice, Laura combines practical coping tools with compassionate support to help clients navigate relationship concerns, everyday stressors, and emotional changes. She encourages courage and active collaboration, offering steady guidance while respecting each client’s autonomy and personal direction.

Client-Centered and CBT Approaches for Online Support

Laura Richardson commonly uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in her online practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a respectful, empathetic relationship where the client sets the pace and priorities; it helps people explore feelings, strengthen self-understanding, and make choices that align with their values. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns and developing practical skills to change thinking and behavior - it is often used for stress, anxiety, mood challenges, and problem-solving.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process, and Laura works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best for their needs, goals, and preferences. She helps clients try methods, adjust strategies, and blend techniques so the plan reflects the client’s life and aims.

Online therapy with Laura offers flexibility in how sessions happen - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into busy schedules, manage transportation limits, and access regular support from a licensed professional. This variety helps clients maintain consistency and adapt care to what works best for them.