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Summer Richards, LMFT

California LMFT for stress and family concerns
  • Stress and anxiety support
  • Family and parenting guidance
  • Trauma informed care

About Summer Richards

Summer Richards is a California-licensed LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) with 18 years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and depression, and she also supports people dealing with communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, isolation or loneliness, questions of life purpose, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, self-love, and social anxiety and phobia.

Her approach centers on building an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared honestly. She guides clients through practical steps and emotional exploration tailored to each person’s situation, helping them identify patterns and develop clearer ways of relating to themselves and others.

Beginning therapy often requires courage, and Summer honors that first step. She aims to help clients feel heard and understood while working collaboratively toward more manageable day-to-day functioning and clearer personal goals.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

Communication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Summer Richards have?

Summer Richards has 18 years of professional experience.

Is Summer Richards a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LMFT credential, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details: CA LMFT 78347.

In which languages does Summer Richards provide therapy?

Summer Richards provides therapy in English.

Where is Summer Richards located?

Summer Richards is located in California.

How can I work with Summer Richards as my therapist?

You can work with Summer Richards through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Summer Richards work with international clients?

Summer Richards does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Summer Richards cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit?

Many people wonder whether online therapy can make a meaningful difference. For a range of common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions - online therapy can be comparable to traditional in-person sessions and offers an effective way to receive support.

One of the main advantages is flexibility. People can connect with a therapist in the way that works best for them - via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging - which can make it easier to fit consistent care into a busy life.

Therapists are licensed professionals, and if someone feels a different fit would be better they can switch providers at any time. Online therapy can make regular, professional support more accessible while allowing clients to choose the format that feels most comfortable.

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