Latanya Richardson, LMSW
Compassionate family and trauma-focused therapist
- Family preservation
- Trauma recovery
- Parenting support
About Latanya Richardson
Latanya Richardson is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) based in Michigan who brings a decade of experience supporting individuals and families through difficult transitions and crises. She focuses on family preservation, trauma and abuse recovery, parenting support, and improving self-esteem, and she works with mood disorders, depression, and post-traumatic stress among other concerns. Her background includes responding to community crises, conducting assessments, and delivering direct interventions for people in distress, along with collaborating with local law enforcement to enhance safety planning and crisis prevention.
Latanya practices with a client-centered, integrative stance that adapts to each person’s needs, drawing on a range of therapeutic methods to support healing and growth. She employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns, Mindfulness practices to increase present-moment awareness, Emotion-Focused techniques to deepen emotional understanding, and Solution-Focused strategies to identify practical steps toward desired goals. Trauma-informed principles guide her work so that past harm is recognized and responses are paced to promote resilience.
Her approach emphasizes empowerment and practical tools, helping clients and families build communication, manage caregiver and aging-related stress, navigate blended family dynamics, and address life purpose and financial stressors. Latanya aims to partner with each person to create realistic plans for safety, coping, and long-term wellbeing.
Latanya practices with a client-centered, integrative stance that adapts to each person’s needs, drawing on a range of therapeutic methods to support healing and growth. She employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns, Mindfulness practices to increase present-moment awareness, Emotion-Focused techniques to deepen emotional understanding, and Solution-Focused strategies to identify practical steps toward desired goals. Trauma-informed principles guide her work so that past harm is recognized and responses are paced to promote resilience.
Her approach emphasizes empowerment and practical tools, helping clients and families build communication, manage caregiver and aging-related stress, navigate blended family dynamics, and address life purpose and financial stressors. Latanya aims to partner with each person to create realistic plans for safety, coping, and long-term wellbeing.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
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 Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Latanya Richardson have?
Latanya Richardson has 10 years of experience.
Is Latanya Richardson a licensed therapist?
Yes, she holds the credential LMSW. License details: MI LMSW 6801119419.
In which languages does Latanya Richardson provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Latanya Richardson located?
She is located in Michigan.
How can I work with Latanya Richardson as my therapist?
You can work with Latanya Richardson through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Latanya Richardson work with international clients?
Latanya Richardson does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Latanya Richardson cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Latanya Richardson integrates client-centered therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to support clients through change. Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person’s perspective, offering empathy and collaboration so clients feel heard while identifying goals and strengths. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps pinpoint unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and introduces practical strategies to shift patterns that contribute to depression, anxiety, and mood difficulties.She also uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help clients and families explore and express underlying emotions, which can improve communication and strengthen relationships after trauma or during family transitions. These approaches are used together to address issues such as family conflict, parenting challenges, trauma responses, and life-stage adjustments.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Latanya works collaboratively with each person to tailor methods to their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting tools and pacing as progress unfolds. Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit support into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access care from home or another convenient location.
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