Kayla Richardson, LICSW
Narrative-oriented LICSW focusing on practical growth
Details
| Name | Kayla Richardson |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LICSW |
| Based in | Vermont |
| Licensed in | Vermont |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 3 |
About Kayla
Kayla Richardson is a licensed independent clinical social worker who helps people manage anxiety, depression, and relationship stress. She uses a calm, straightforward style to guide clients through painful memories and current life challenges. She focuses on building self-love and reducing isolation.
Kayla listens for the stories people tell about themselves. Then she helps them try different ways of understanding those stories so they feel less stuck. Her practice combines Narrative Therapy with Client-Centered and Cognitive Behavioral ideas.
Background and approach
That mix lets her attend to personal meaning while also working on practical skills. Sessions often include talking through patterns, testing new behaviors, and reflecting on what matters most. Kayla brings three years of clinical experience as a Vermont LICSW.
She has worked with people dealing with trauma and abuse, panic and post-traumatic stress, and chronic illness and pain. She also supports issues like abandonment, adoption and foster care, and concerns tied to autism and intellectual disability. People can expect direct, compassionate conversation and concrete next steps.
Kayla frames goals together with each person and adjusts approaches based on what helps. Her work emphasizes clearer thinking, steadier moods, and stronger self-regard.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse among the things Kayla works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Control issues
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Kayla among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Kayla among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Kayla among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Kayla directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Kayla directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Narrative and Practical Methods Work Online
Narrative Therapy helps people look at the stories they tell about themselves and try alternate meanings. It can be useful for issues like identity, shame, abandonment, and life purpose. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on respectful listening and developing a trustworthy therapeutic relationship so clients can lead their own change.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) adds practical work on thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms. It often involves testing thoughts, practicing new responses, and setting small, achievable goals. Together these approaches let the therapist address both how a person makes sense of their life and the everyday skills that change how they feel.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide what methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean shifting emphasis over time as different issues come up.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video can allow face-to-face conversation and fuller emotional reading. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat or text-based messaging can fit short check-ins, brief reflections, or times when typing feels more comfortable.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does Kayla address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem issues. There are also focused supports for panic, post-traumatic stress, and seasonal affective disorder.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style blends Narrative Therapy with client-centered listening and practical cognitive techniques. Sessions mix meaning-focused conversation with skill practice to change unhelpful patterns.
What is her professional background?
She has three years of clinical experience and works as a licensed independent clinical social worker. Her background includes supporting people coping with chronic illness, adoption and foster care concerns, and feelings of isolation.
Where is she based and what are her credentials?
She is based in Vermont and holds a Vermont LICSW credential. Sessions are provided from that regional practice base.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for sessions?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for ongoing work. These options let people choose what fits their routine and comfort level.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is managed through a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
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