Kasimu-Richard Harley , LMFT

Kasimu-Richard Harley is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California with 27 years of clinical experience. He brings a life story shaped by African roots and a Pennsylvania upbringing, and his perspective is informed by service in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam Era as well as roles as a husband, father, brother, uncle, and son. He approaches therapy as a student of life, believing people are born with inherent strengths that can be disrupted by pivotal events and trauma, and he focuses on helping clients recover and build on those strengths.

Over nearly three decades he has worked with individuals and groups in both outpatient and residential treatment settings, supporting adolescents and adults facing substance use and mental wellness concerns. His work in educational environments targeted socio-emotional barriers that impede learning, and he has provided stress reduction and work-balance coaching to teachers and administrators. His practice addresses a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship and family issues, addictions, parenting and intimacy-related difficulties.

Harley uses a systemic, eclectic treatment style that draws on cognitive therapy, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness practices to meet each person where they are. As an LMFT - a professional trained to support individuals, couples, and families with relationship and mental health challenges - he aims to empower clients to grow and, in his words, "Walk in Your Awesomeness."

Integrating Therapeutic Approaches into Online Care

Kasimu-Richard Harley draws on evidence-based approaches adapted for remote sessions to help clients address a range of challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors - it is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Mindfulness Therapy introduces present-moment awareness and simple practices to reduce stress and improve emotional regulation, which can support work on grief, burnout, and compassion fatigue. Trauma-Focused Therapy centers on understanding and processing traumatic experiences in ways that reduce their hold on daily functioning and relationships.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is done collaboratively. Harley works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and then tailors methods - alone or in combination - to fit the client’s situation and pace.

Online sessions use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow steady support during life transitions or relocation, and let licensed professionals and therapists deliver consistent care across distance.