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Kasimu-Richard Harley

Kasimu-Richard Harley, LMFT

Therapist in California

Experienced LMFT guiding emotional recovery

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  • Depression and anxiety
  • Trauma aware
  • Mindfulness focused

About Kasimu-Richard

Kasimu-Richard Harley is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 27 years of experience. He brings life experience as a husband, father, and veteran of the United States Marine Corps to his work. He describes his core belief simply: people are born “awesome,” and setbacks can stall that growth. He draws on decades helping people navigate depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma.

He has worked in outpatient and residential treatment settings with adolescents and adults who faced substance use and mental health challenges. He also worked in schools to remove social and emotional barriers to learning. In addition, he offered stress reduction and work-balance coaching to teachers and administrators.

His approach blends several methods rather than following a single model. He uses client-centered methods to put the person’s experience first. He also uses cognitive therapy and motivational interviewing to tackle unhelpful thinking and to spark change.

Mindfulness practices are woven into sessions to help people manage stress and stay present. He frames work collaboratively, aiming to help people restore emotional momentum after loss, trauma, or life disruption. He invites clients to reclaim strengths and to “walk in your awesomeness.”

Kasimu-Richard practices in California and offers services in English. He accepts international clients. Before booking, confirm current session formats and scheduling details through the site’s matching and scheduling process.

This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.

How Kasimu-Richard Uses Therapy Approaches Online

Kasimu-Richard commonly draws from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness when helping people cope with depression, anxiety, trauma, and life changes. Client-centered work means the therapist listens with curiosity and follows the person’s pace, helping them name what matters and set goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at patterns of thought and behavior and helps people try different responses to reduce distress. Mindfulness practices teach simple attention and breathing skills that can lower stress and increase focus.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. He will review your needs, goals, and preferences and then suggest ways of working that match what you want to change. That decision is collaborative and can shift as progress is made.

The practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy life, shorter check-ins when needed, and options to work with a licensed professional from a different location. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it simpler to keep regular sessions while balancing family, work, or travel without promising a specific format.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he help with?

He helps people work through stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship and parenting struggles, addictions, and related issues such as guilt, shame, and isolation.

What is his general therapy style?

He uses a blended, client-centered approach that combines cognitive techniques, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness. Sessions focus on practical steps and on the person’s goals.

How much experience does he have?

He has 27 years of clinical experience, including work in outpatient and residential treatment settings and educational environments supporting students and school staff.

What credentials and region does he practice in?

He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT - licensed in California and practices there.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English. He also accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions will be arranged.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working together?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

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