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Kasimu-Richard Harley

Kasimu-Richard Harley, LMFT

California

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LMFT - Family and trauma concerns

  • Client-centered work
  • Cognitive behavioral tools
  • Mindfulness practices

About Kasimu-Richard

Kasimu-Richard Harley is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 27 years of experience. He draws on long professional work in outpatient and residential treatment, plus experience in educational settings and workplace coaching. He lists concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, parenting, and blended family issues among others.

Harley describes a life shaped by military service, family roles, and cross-cultural roots. He has worked with adolescents and adults in substance use and mental wellness settings. He has also supported teachers and administrators with stress reduction and work-balance coaching.

His clinical approach is systemic and eclectic. He uses client-centered methods alongside cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and trauma-focused practices. In a session he talks with people about their patterns, teaches skills to manage thoughts and behaviors, and practices breathing and attention exercises when useful.

Sessions tend to focus on clear, practical goals such as managing anxiety, reducing substance-related harm, coping with grief, or sorting relationship and co-parenting tensions. He pays attention to how family roles and early attachments shape current struggles. Conversations move between problem-solving, skill practice, and reflecting on what matters most.

People who pick Harley usually want straightforward discussion and skills they can try between sessions. He accepts clients in English and will work with international clients as noted. For session options and scheduling, confirm current online and in-person formats before booking.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to a person. Online sessions let the therapist and client talk through concerns, clarify goals, and decide what to work on next. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical techniques to change thinking and behavior patterns. In remote meetings those techniques can include thought records, activity planning, and homework to practice between sessions. Mindfulness Therapy uses attention and breathing exercises to reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation; these practices can be taught and practiced together during an online meeting.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped before, then recommend an approach or a mix. That recommendation is collaborative and can be adjusted as therapy proceeds.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which formats are offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example shorter check-ins during a lunch break, sessions without travel time, or appointments that work across time zones for international clients. These practical benefits help people keep therapy in the routine of everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

27+ years

Listed in

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He addresses stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship and family concerns, and blended family issues among other areas listed.

How would you describe his therapy style?

He uses a systemic and eclectic style that is practical and conversational, combining client-centered listening with skills practice and goal-focused work.

How much experience does he have?

He has 27 years of clinical experience working in outpatient and residential settings and in educational programs.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is an LMFT licensed in California and practices from that state.

Does he offer sessions in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.

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