- Faith-informed approach
- Skills-focused work
- Short-term goals
About Kimberly
Kimberly Richards is a licensed clinical social worker with more than 11 years of experience as an outpatient therapist in Michigan. She combines a faith-informed perspective with practical, skills-based tools. Her work often addresses stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, and struggles with mood and relationships.
Her sessions are warm and interactive. She listens closely and treats people with respect and sensitivity. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow the client’s lead and build trust, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes.
Kimberly also brings Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy into the room when helpful. Those methods help people find motivation for change and set short-term, manageable goals. Trauma-Focused Therapy is part of her approach for people coping with past abuse or PTSD symptoms.
She has supported people dealing with addiction, parenting stress, adoption and foster care concerns, caregiver strain, codependency, and family-of-origin issues. She also addresses anger, self-esteem, bipolar mood concerns, and compassion fatigue.
Kimberly is licensed in Michigan as an LCSW and previously held an LMSW in Michigan. She works in English and does not accept international clients. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to her availability.
How Kimberly blends practical approaches for online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client’s priorities. The therapist creates space for people to talk through what matters most and helps them make decisions at their own pace.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It helps people notice thought patterns, test them, and try small behavior changes to reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms.
Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels stuck or unsure about change. It uses questions and reflection to strengthen a person’s own reasons for moving forward and set realistic next steps.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, concerns, and personal preferences rather than imposing a single path.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and offering sessions that match your schedule. Talk with the therapist during the initial match to decide how to structure sessions for practical day-to-day use.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kimberly commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, and relationship or family problems among other concerns.
What is her overall therapy style?
Her style is warm and interactive, combining a client-centered stance with practical techniques to set goals and try behavior changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has over 11 years of experience working as an outpatient therapist in mental health settings.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW and previously held an LMSW, and she practices in Michigan.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.