- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Work and wellbeing
About Charlotte
Dr. Charlotte Richardson is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and LGBT-related concerns. She focuses on everyday problems that get in the way of wellbeing, like family conflict, panic, isolation, and trouble with life purpose. Her approach is straightforward and calm, aimed at making hard conversations easier to start.
She creates an open, nonjudgmental space so clients can say what they are thinking and feeling. Sessions aim to uncover practical steps and small changes that reduce overwhelm. She listens for what matters most to each person and tailors the focus accordingly.
Her background includes 11 years of professional experience working with people facing loss, caregiving strain, chronic pain or illness, and relationship ruptures such as divorce and separation. She also addresses issues like body image, guilt, control struggles, and financial stress that affect mood and daily functioning.
Dr. Richardson draws on a mix of methods to fit each person’s needs, including client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, existential thinking, solution-focused strategies, and trauma-informed approaches. This combination helps with both short-term problem solving and deeper questions about meaning and purpose.
People who choose her can expect practical conversation, clear goals, and collaborative planning. She encourages steps you can try between sessions and checks in on what helps most as therapy progresses.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to you. It helps people feel heard and clarifies what they want from life or from therapy.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and tests small changes to reduce anxiety or low mood. It is useful for panic, worry, and mood challenges because it sets clear steps to try between sessions.
Existential Therapy addresses big questions about meaning, choices, and purpose. It can help when someone is facing midlife shifts, questioning life direction, or coping with loss.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has helped in the past, then choose or combine methods together in a collaborative way.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule and to keep continuity when life is unpredictable. It can also allow for shorter check-ins on a break from work or for people who find video tiring and prefer alternatives. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how sessions will be scheduled and what formats are offered.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Dr. Richardson help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and LGBT-related issues, plus related concerns like panic attacks, isolation, caregiver strain, and family conflict.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her work is direct and collaborative, creating a nonjudgmental space where clients can talk through feelings and try practical steps between sessions.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 11 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and community care.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds an LCSW designation and is licensed in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.