Kasimu-Richard Harley, LMFT

Kasimu-Richard Harley is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California with 27 years of practice. He brings life experience as a husband, father, and a veteran of the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam Era. He frames therapy around helping people reclaim strengths that were diminished by difficult events. He invites clients to work toward greater well-being and practical change. He has worked in outpatient and residential settings supporting people with substance use and mental wellness issues. He has also worked in schools to remove social and emotional barriers to learning and has coached teachers and administrators in stress reduction and work-life balance. These roles shaped his interest in practical, day-to-day tools people can use. His style draws from several approaches. He uses client-centered methods to listen and reflect what matters to each person. He incorporates cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He also uses mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing to support change and manage difficult feelings. Kasimu-Richard helps people facing depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship and family concerns, addictions, and stress related to work or caregiving. He pays attention to attachment and abandonment issues, blended family dynamics, fatherhood topics, and feelings of isolation or emptiness. He aims to break down problems into steps people can try between sessions. His approach is collaborative and grounded in real life. He encourages clients to set clear goals and to practice small changes. The focus is on usable strategies that fit everyday routines and help people move forward.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client. It helps people feel heard and clarifies goals so sessions stay focused on what the person wants to change.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical steps to shift patterns that cause distress. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.

Mindfulness therapy introduces simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and manage difficult emotions. These techniques can support coping with trauma, grief, and ongoing stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose or combine methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences rather than imposing a single model.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by saving travel time or allowing shorter check-ins during a work break. Because session formats were not specified in the biography, confirm current options before booking. Many people find that talking by video or phone lets them practice tools in the context of daily routines and apply skills between sessions.