- Practical, person-centered care
- Focus on stress and trauma
- Mindfulness and CBT tools
About Kasimu-Richard
Kasimu-Richard Harley is a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) with 27 years of clinical experience. He brings a life shaped by family, military service, and long work in mental health to his practice. He frames his work around helping people regain momentum after hard events and life changes.
He draws on decades working in outpatient and residential settings with people facing substance use and mental wellness challenges. He has also worked in schools to remove social and emotional barriers to learning and coached educators on stress reduction and work-life balance.
His style is practical and person-centered. He uses clear conversation to identify what is getting in the way and builds small, doable steps forward. He emphasizes strengths and aims to help people reconnect with what matters to them.
Common concerns he addresses include stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, intimacy-related problems, parenting and fatherhood issues, and career-related strain. He also works with concerns such as abandonment, attachment, codependency, guilt and shame, isolation, and compassion fatigue.
Therapeutically he blends client-centered methods with cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, mindfulness practices, and trauma-focused work. He invites collaboration and tailors approaches to each person’s history and goals. He encourages people to take the next step toward walking in their own sense of awesomeness.
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s experience and priorities. It involves open listening and reflecting to help clients identify what matters and set goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises to change patterns that maintain anxiety or low mood. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase calm during stress.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He will work with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjust that plan as progress is made. Clients help shape what is tried and how sessions proceed.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins during breaks or between commitments. Different formats can support shorter check-ins, video conversations, or audio-only talks depending on what works best for day-to-day life. Ask about scheduling and format details when you set up your first appointment.
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Experience
27+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship and family problems, and intimacy-related issues. Additional focuses include fatherhood, attachment concerns, abandonment, and isolation.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He practices in a practical, client-centered way and combines talk with concrete steps. Sessions tend to focus on identifying barriers and building small, achievable changes.
What is his professional background?
He has 27 years of experience working in outpatient and residential mental health settings and in schools. He has supported people with substance use and mental wellness issues and provided stress coaching to educators.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist with a California LMFT credential and practices out of California.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He accepts international clients. Confirm any scheduling or time zone details when arranging sessions.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.