Kayla Richardson, LICSW

Kayla Richardson is a licensed clinical social worker who uses practical tools to help people manage anxiety, depression, and relationship strain. She combines clear strategies with a warm, person-focused stance. Kayla works from Vermont and communicates in English.

Her sessions often start by identifying what feels most urgent. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking. She also draws on client-centered listening to make space for each person's experience.

Kayla pays close attention to how past hurt can shape present choices. She helps people who have faced trauma or abandonment sort through painful memories and find concrete ways to cope. She also supports those dealing with chronic illness or long-term stress by pacing work to match energy and capacity.

Practical skills are part of the work. Clients may practice breathing and grounding for panic, step-by-step behavior changes for depression, or communication strategies for relationship tension. Motivational interviewing can help when someone feels stuck and wants to build momentum for change.

Her approach is straightforward and flexible. Sessions can be short check-ins or deeper conversations depending on need. Kayla’s goal is to help people leave sessions with something they can try between meetings.

Kayla has three years of clinical experience and holds a Vermont LICSW. She offers phone, video, live chat, and text-based sessions and guides people through choosing a format that fits their routine.

Approach and online care that fit your life

Kayla commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered therapy in online sessions. CBT focuses on noticing thought patterns and then trying small, testable behavior changes to reduce anxiety and low mood. Client-centered therapy creates space for people to talk without judgment and to guide the pace and topics of each session.

Finding the right method is part of the process. Kayla works collaboratively to figure out what feels most useful based on goals and daily routine. She will discuss options, try approaches, and adjust plans as progress and preferences become clearer.

Online therapy with Kayla is offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier to fit during a break. Live chat and text messaging make brief check-ins or ongoing written reflection possible. These options aim to make consistent care more manageable within a busy life.