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Latanya Richardson

Latanya Richardson

LMSW

Michigan

Supportive therapist for family and trauma concerns

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At a glance

Credentials
LMSW
License
LMSW, Michigan / 6801119419
Experience
10 years
Languages
English
Location
Michigan

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

    • Motivational approach
    • Practical skill focus
    • Mindfulness tools

    About Latanya

    Latanya Richardson is an LMSW who centers sessions around the person in front of her. She focuses on practical steps that families and individuals can use right away. Her work often addresses parenting strain, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depressive symptoms.

    She brings ten years of practice to sessions and aims to keep conversations clear and focused. Clients can expect a mix of short-term skill work and deeper emotional exploration. She uses Motivational Interviewing alongside client-centered methods to help people find their own reasons for change.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is part of her approach when thoughts and behaviors are getting in the way of daily life. Mindfulness techniques are offered to help people notice and calm upsetting feelings. Emotionally-Focused ideas guide work around relationship feelings and expression.

    Her background includes responding to community crises and conducting assessments for people in distress. That experience informs safety planning and ways to manage strong emotions after upsetting events. She also has experience working with hospice-related concerns and caregiver stress.

    Latanya works in Michigan and uses straightforward language in sessions. She encourages clients to set practical goals and to try small steps between meetings. To begin, clients follow the site Start Therapy flow and schedule based on availability.

  2. How these approaches translate to online work

    Latanya often blends Motivational Interviewing with client-centered care. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps people weigh their options and find personal motivation to change. It can help when someone feels stuck or unsure about making different choices.

    She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening without judgment and following the client’s pace. This approach helps people feel understood and shape goals that matter to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try small experiments to change behavior and mood, which can be useful for depression, anxiety, and mood disorders.

    Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust as progress is made. That collaborative process helps match tools to everyday needs and preferences.

    If you are interested in online sessions, confirm the available session formats before booking since the biography did not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. It can also let people practice mindfulness or behavioral experiments between meetings in their own routines.

  4. 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

    Listed in

    Michigan

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of concerns does she address?

    She focuses on family issues, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, self-esteem, and depression, plus related mood and stress concerns.

    How would you describe her therapy style?

    Her style is client-centered and collaborative, using Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change.

    What experience does she bring?

    She has ten years of experience, including crisis response work and assessments for people in distress.

    What credentials and region are listed?

    She holds an LMSW and practices in Michigan.

    Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

    Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

    What session formats are available?

    The original biography did not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

    How does pricing work for sessions?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I start working with this therapist?

    Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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