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Karisha Richards

Compassionate counseling that combines therapy and spiritual insight

LPC Texas

Experience
15 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Karisha

Karisha Richards is an LPC based in Texas who welcomes people seeking change after difficult life experiences. With 15 years of clinical work, she focuses on helping clients identify and shift unhelpful beliefs, patterns, and behaviors so they can pursue greater emotional balance and renewed motivation.

Background and approach

Her practice blends practical therapeutic skills with attention to spiritual growth, when clients wish to integrate faith into their healing process. Karisha combines a client-centered stance with cognitive and mindfulness techniques to help people break down problems into workable steps and develop healthier responses.

She draws on Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral methods, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and mindfulness practices to address issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, addiction concerns, sleep problems, self-esteem struggles, and coping with life changes. Sessions may include active listening, reflection, psychoeducational materials, and suggested readings or videos to support progress between meetings.

Her aim is to explore each person holistically - considering emotional, relational, spiritual, and practical dimensions - and to set collaborative goals that restore energy, trust, and hope. Karisha holds the Texas LPC credential and offers therapy tailored to each client’s needs and preferences.

Approaches and Online Options for Practical Healing



Karisha often integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in her online practice. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-world experiments to reduce anxiety, depression, and problematic behaviors. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and a nonjudgmental stance to help people feel understood and to foster self-directed growth.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Karisha works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs and goals. She will explore preferences, life context, and specific challenges together so treatment feels tailored and practical rather than prescriptive.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which allows flexibility for scheduling and different communication styles. These formats can make it easier to fit therapy into busy routines, provide options for those who prefer shorter or more frequent check-ins, and let clients access therapeutic tools and resources from their own environment. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT, client-centered techniques, and mindfulness skills across these formats to support steady progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with a range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship difficulties, addictions, grief, sleep problems, parenting and career concerns, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative, blending cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical strategies, mindfulness, and Jungian perspectives to help clients reframe beliefs and build practical skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working in counseling and psychotherapy settings.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with license number TX LPC 72424.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available with her?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in beginning therapy with her?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Jungian TherapyMindfulness Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English