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Laurie Richardson, LMFT

Relationships Grief Parenting issues Self esteem, Motivation Coping with life changes
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About me

Having returned to grad school to become a therapist at the midpoint of my life, I bring a wealth of knowledge from being a parent, a preschool teacher, a 7th grade Waldorf teacher, an art instructor, a graphic designer and copyrighter, and an art consultant for over 20 years. My school trajectory took me from UCLA to San Jose State to Sac State, a Waldorf training college and finally to San Francisco's CIIS.

As I've entered the field of being a therapist, what I've learned is that the act of becoming a therapist means you are a good listener and humbled each time a human being opens their heart to you. To that end, I work diligently to understand and tailor each treatment I design to work specifically with the client in front of me. I relish the empathy and dignity of Person-Centered Therapy because I firmly believe that each person knows themselves best and can apply what they learn when they are given the tools and perspective to see solutions within the framework of the very problems they brought to therapy in the first place. Being an EXA therapist means that I employ the Expressive Arts (poetry, rap, photography, 2D and 3D art, dance, sculpture, writing, drama, music, gardening, and cooking, and eco-art) into the healing process. The art becomes another tool and a living testament to the fact that healing is happening. My style of therapy focuses upon being sensitive, empathetic with a healthy dash of questions. My sessions are usually filled with interactive games, art, laughter, meditation and yes, breakthroughs and tears - all the range of possible human expression. People tell me they come away from their session feeling happier, lighter, clearer and understood. I have great compassion for the people I see, whether via telehealth or in-person. My goal is to be fully present, listening, supporting, acknowledging and empowering you forward, however that next chapter appears.

Looking forward to chatting with you soon!

Professional experience

5yrs in practice
Relationships Grief Parenting issues Self esteem, Motivation Coping with life changes

Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Depression, Coaching, ADHD, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended family issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Self-love, Women's issues, Young adult issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

CA LMFT 132096

Reviews

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Great person, helpful, knowledgeable and professional! I would highly recommend scheduling with Laurie.

Written on Sep 05, 2024 after therapy with Laurie for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

She's amazing. Friendly, smart, great advice deep empathy, and just seems to really "get you." 10/10 would recommend.

Written on Aug 13, 2024 after therapy with Laurie for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd

Laurie is very kind and approachable and during our sessions was a good listener and provided helpful insights and strategies. I’ve really loved working with Laurie!

Written on Jul 04, 2024 after therapy with Laurie for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

The best

Written on May 03, 2024 after therapy with Laurie for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

I’ve never trusted Or was confident in a therapy. But she has helped me very much in a short time and is very understanding and supportive. I highly recommend Laurie.

Written on Apr 24, 2024 after therapy with Laurie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes

Laurie is an attentive and caring in the most professional and humane way. I am grateful to have the chance to work with her.

Written on Apr 02, 2024 after therapy with Laurie for 5 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd