Kasimu-Richard Harley, LMFT

Kasimu-Richard Harley is an American with African roots who grew up in Pennsylvania and brings a life shaped by family, service, and long experience in mental health work. He is a husband, father, brother, uncle, and son whose time in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam Era informed a lifelong commitment to helping others rise above adversity and trauma. With 27 years of professional experience, he has supported individuals and groups in identifying and addressing social and emotional barriers that limit personal growth and well-being.

He trained and worked as a mental health therapist in both outpatient and residential treatment settings, supporting adolescents and adults facing substance use and mental wellness challenges. In educational environments he focused on removing socio-emotional obstacles that interfere with student learning, and he provided stress reduction and work-balance coaching for teachers and administrators. His clinical practice blends systemic perspective with an eclectic set of methods to meet each person where they are.

Kasimu-Richard holds the LMFT credential, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and practices in California (CA LMFT 29988). He draws from Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Focused Therapy to address concerns such as depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, loss, and related issues. He emphasizes empowerment and growth, inviting people to reclaim strengths and to "Walk in Your Awesomeness."