Laurie Richardson, LMFT

Laurie Richardson is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in California. She draws on five years of clinical experience and a long personal history as a parent and educator to help people facing midlife questions and other life changes. Laurie's approach is warm and down-to-earth, with a focus on listening and practical next steps.

She frames sessions around what each person brings into the room. Laurie uses client-centered methods to help people notice their own answers, and she adds expressive arts as a hands-on way to process feelings. Expect a mix of talking, creativity, and short experiential exercises tailored to your pace.

Her background includes teaching at multiple grade levels, art instruction, graphic design, and work as an art consultant. That mix of creative and classroom experience informs how she structures sessions - often playful, sometimes quietly reflective, and always aimed at clearer thinking and feeling.

Laurie is comfortable addressing relationship concerns, grief, parenting stress, self-esteem struggles, anxiety, depression, addiction issues, trauma and abuse, and adjustment to aging or caregiving roles. She also works with people managing ADHD, communication and intimacy challenges, and end-of-life related worries.

Sessions typically include questions, guided reflection, and expressive activities such as writing or simple art tasks. Laurie emphasizes empathy and dignity, helping clients see choices and small steps forward. To begin, clients select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

How her approaches work in online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and creating space for a person to name their priorities and solutions. It helps people who feel stuck or unsure about their next steps by encouraging self-awareness and practical choices.

Mindfulness Therapy uses simple attention and breathing practices to help people notice thoughts and feelings without getting swept away by them. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, sleep problems, and coping with strong emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Laurie will collaborate with each client to decide which methods fit their goals and comfort level. She adapts exercises and creative prompts to match what feels useful and doable for the person in front of her.

For practical matters, confirm the session formats available before booking. The key advantages of online work are making sessions easier to fit into a busy day, avoiding travel time, and allowing creative or reflective work from wherever is most convenient for the client. Online sessions can also be adjusted to shorter check-ins or longer creative exercises depending on what is needed.