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Latanya Richardson

Compassionate, pragmatic therapy for family and trauma

LMSW Michigan

Experience
10 years in practice
Focus areas
Family, Trauma and abuse, Parenting
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Latanya

Latanya Richardson draws on a client-centered framework anchored in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people address family challenges, trauma, parenting concerns, and mood-related struggles. As an LMSW with a decade of practice in Michigan, she combines practical interventions with attentive listening to tailor care to each person's situation.

Background and approach

Her background includes crisis work and direct intervention, which informs her emphasis on safety planning and clear, actionable steps when stressors become overwhelming. Her approach blends several evidence-informed methods including CBT, emotionally-focused techniques, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing to support change in thinking, feeling, and behavior.

Richardson applies these methods flexibly across concerns such as depression, self-esteem, post-traumatic stress, and complex family dynamics. She also works with issues that arise across the lifespan, like aging and geriatric matters, caregiver stress, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and financial or life-purpose challenges.

With an orientation toward collaboration and real-world solutions, she helps clients identify goals and develop practical coping strategies.

How online therapy and approaches work together

Latanya Richardson incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop specific skills for changing behavior and mood. CBT is practical and goal-oriented, often used for depression, mood disorders, and trauma-related symptoms. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where clients' perspectives shape the work and personal strengths guide goal-setting. Emotionally-Focused Therapy is applied when relational patterns and emotional expression are central, helping people access and reprocess emotions to improve connections and regulation.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and then combines methods to form a personalized plan. That partnership means techniques can be adjusted over time as priorities or circumstances change.

Online formats available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide scheduling flexibility and multiple ways to engage. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care around work, caregiving, or other commitments while still accessing licensed professionals and tailored therapeutic work.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Areas of focus include family problems, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, self-esteem difficulties, and depression. Additional topics addressed range from caregiver stress and blended family issues to post-traumatic stress and mood disorders.
How would you describe the therapeutic style and approach?
The practice emphasizes client-centered care combined with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, emotionally-focused work, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. Sessions typically integrate practical skills with emotion-focused exploration tailored to each person's goals.
What is the clinician's background and experience?
The therapist holds an LMSW and has 10 years of clinical experience working in mental health and crisis response. That experience includes assessments, direct interventions, and collaborating with community partners in Michigan.
Where is the therapist based and what credentials are listed?
The clinician practices in Michigan and is licensed as an LMSW. License details include MI LMSW 6801119419 as the provided credential information.
Which languages are available for sessions and can international clients join?
Sessions are conducted in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered for online work?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences. The variety allows clients to choose what fits their schedule and comfort level.
How is cost handled for therapy sessions?
Cost varies with client location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing depends on those variables and the subscription terms.
What are the steps to begin working with this therapist?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability. These steps initiate the matching and scheduling process.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesSelf esteemDepression

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)EmptinessFamily problemsHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English