Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
How Kimberly works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW, LMSW
- Licensed in
- Michigan, Arizona
- Years in practice
- 11
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Kimberly
Kimberly Richards is a licensed social worker in Michigan with eleven years of clinical experience. She practices as an LCSW and an LMSW and focuses on helping people who face high stress, strong emotions, and difficult life changes. Her work often includes anger, anxiety, depression, trauma, and struggles with self-esteem and addiction.
She uses practical, down-to-earth methods so people learn tools they can use between sessions. Sessions are described as warm and interactive, with an emphasis on respect and sensitivity.
Background and approach
Kimberly draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to help people notice patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going. Her approach also includes client-centered care and motivational interviewing to support a person’s own goals. Solution-focused techniques are used to build small, achievable steps toward change.
Trauma-focused strategies are part of her work with people who carry painful histories. Kimberly has experience with a wide range of concerns including grief, parenting strain, relationship difficulties, ADHD, bipolar mood challenges, caregiver stress, and recovery from abuse. She also helps with issues tied to adoption and foster care, blended family dynamics, and family of origin patterns.
Sessions are available in English and take place online through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text messaging. Information about cost varies by location and follows a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.
What Kimberly works with
Everything Kimberly lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Kimberly's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Visually impaired
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Kimberly lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's own priorities and choices, with the therapist listening closely and helping you set goals that feel meaningful. This approach supports people who need encouragement and a respectful space to talk about what matters most.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical techniques to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, anger, depression, and stress so people can try small experiments and see what helps in daily life.
Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels stuck or unsure about change. It uses guided conversation to strengthen motivation and set realistic next steps toward recovery or healthier routines.
Finding the right mix of these approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods match their goals, needs, and preferences, and will adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for in-depth conversations and visual connection. Phone can be simpler when bandwidth is limited. Chat or text can fit short check-ins, quick coping strategies, or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or caregiving schedules.
Questions people ask about Kimberly
What kinds of problems does Kimberly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship concerns, parenting stress, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm and interactive, focusing on respect and sensitivity while teaching practical tools to manage emotions and behavior.
What is her professional background?
Kimberly has eleven years of outpatient mental health experience and has worked across many clinical concerns including PTSD, abuse recovery, and mood disorders.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds LCSW and LMSW credentials and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.