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Latanya Richardson, LMSW

  • Experience10 years
  • LocationMichigan
  • Focus areasFamily, Trauma and abuse, and Parenting
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Latanya

Latanya Richardson uses a client-centered and integrative approach that centers Internal Family Systems alongside other evidence-informed methods to support people navigating family challenges, trauma, and mood concerns.

Background and approach

As an LMSW with ten years of practice in Michigan, she blends talk therapy, trauma-aware care, and practical intervention strategies to help clients address parenting struggles, low self-esteem, depression, and complex family dynamics.

Her work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns, Emotionally-Focused Therapy to explore and express feelings within relationships, and mindfulness techniques to increase present-moment awareness and emotional regulation. Latanya also applies crisis-informed thinking shaped by community response experience to create safety plans and realistic steps forward when people are in acute distress.

Sessions aim to be collaborative and individualized, with attention to blended family issues, caregiver stress, aging and geriatric concerns, grief and end-of-life support, and post-traumatic stress among other focus areas. Latanya frames therapeutic work around clients' goals and strengths, supporting practical coping skills and deeper emotional processing as needed.

Integrative approaches for online healing and practical change



Internal Family Systems offers a way to notice and understand different parts of experience, helping clients explore inner conflicts and heal from trauma by developing compassionate self-leadership. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathetic listening and supporting the client's own insight, creating space for people to guide the pace and goals of their work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns and translates that awareness into concrete behavioral and thinking changes useful for depression, anxiety, and mood regulation.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process and Latanya treats this as a collaborative conversation. Together the therapist and client consider symptoms, life circumstances, and personal preferences to tailor a mix of methods that feels most helpful. Goals and techniques are revisited over time so the plan can shift as needs evolve.

Online therapy with this practice is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it possible to continue steady therapeutic work from home or on the go, accommodate varied communication styles, and maintain momentum between sessions when life gets busy.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Latanya address in therapy?
She works with family-related difficulties, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, self-esteem issues, and depression, along with a range of related concerns such as caregiver stress, grief, and mood disorders.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
The approach is integrative and client-centered, combining Internal Family Systems ideas with CBT, EFT, and mindfulness so clients can explore emotions, patterns, and practical coping strategies.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
Latanya has ten years of experience providing mental health support and crisis-informed interventions in community and clinical settings.
What are the therapist's credentials and where are they located?
She holds an LMSW and practices in Michigan; the license details are MI LMSW 6801119419 as provided.
Can I work with this therapist if I live outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted; services are offered to clients in the therapist's served region as indicated.
Which session formats are available for remote work?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different communication preferences.
How are fees and billing handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy with this clinician?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesSelf esteemDepression

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 approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English