- Client-centered focus
- Expressive arts use
- Practical coping tools
About Laurie
Laurie Richardson is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in California who helps people work through relationship problems, sleep and rest difficulties, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting strain, and stress. She brings five years of clinical experience and a practical, down-to-earth style to sessions. Laurie aims to listen closely and tailor her approach to the person in front of her.
Before becoming a therapist Laurie spent decades in education and the arts. She was a parent, a preschool and 7th grade Waldorf teacher, an art instructor, a graphic designer and copyrighter, and an art consultant. Those life roles shaped how she works with people today.
Her practice is strongly client-centered. Laurie assumes people know important things about themselves and builds on those strengths. She mixes in mindfulness, narrative and solution-focused ideas when they help move a person toward clearer thinking and calmer nights.
Laurie also uses expressive arts as a therapeutic tool. That can mean poetry, photography, drawing, movement, cooking, or simple hands-on projects to help someone name feelings and notice change. Art becomes a practical way to try new steps between sessions.
Sessions tend to be interactive and down-to-earth. Expect listening, questions, short mindfulness exercises, occasional art-based activities, and straightforward coaching around habits that affect sleep, mood, and day-to-day coping. Laurie aims to leave people feeling a bit lighter and more understood.
Her goal is to be present, supportive, and practical while helping each person find next steps that fit their life.
How her approaches translate to online work
Laurie draws on client-centered work, mindfulness, and narrative ideas to guide online sessions. Client-centered work means the conversation follows the person's concerns and priorities, with the therapist listening and reflecting. Mindfulness techniques teach simple breathing and attention practices that help with anxiety, sleep, and stress. Narrative work helps people tell a clearer story about difficult events and see alternative paths forward.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Laurie aims to collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. She checks in about what is helping and adjusts techniques so sessions stay practical and relevant.
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which online formats are offered. Many people appreciate online work because it can fit into the day more easily, cut travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Online sessions can make it simpler to practice mindfulness between meetings and bring expressive art activities into the work without needing extra commute time.
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Experience
5+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Laurie commonly address?
She supports people with relationship issues, sleep problems, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting strain, stress, addictions, trauma, and related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is empathetic and collaborative, with a client-centered foundation. Sessions often include questions, mindfulness exercises, and hands-on creative activities.
What experience does Laurie bring to therapy?
Laurie has five years of clinical experience and many prior years working in education and the arts, which inform her practical, creative way of working.
What credential and region should I know about?
She is a California licensed marriage and family therapist, listed as LMFT and practicing in California.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered at the time you schedule.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Laurie?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.