Karen Richardson
(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
At LifeStance Health, there's no one-size-fits-all approach to mental health. We tailor our care plans to fit each person's unique needs.
Karen Richardson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Florida who has been practicing since 2006. She holds a Bachelor?s degree from Furman University, a Master?s degree from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Post-Master's certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Louisville. Karen has specialized expertise in the treatment of mood disorders, anxiety disorders, chemical dependency, child/parenting issues, and issues relating to divorce. She can address issues with a Christian foundation, as requested. Karen holds a broad range of therapeutic knowledge of grief, trauma, mood stability, and mental illness symptomology and treatment. Outside of work, Karen is a musician and loves to sing. She enjoys crafting, travel, visiting festivals and fairs, and is into finding unique jewelry.
Practice hours
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Alcohol Use
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Bipolar Disorder
- Childhood Abuse
- Depression
- Gender Identity
- Grief and Loss
- Life Transitions
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Postpartum Depression
- Psychosis
- Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
- Sleep Concerns
- Trauma
- Women's Issues
Age groups
- Children (under 10)
- Preteens (10-12)
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Special groups
- People who are bisexual
- People who identify as gay
- People who identify as lesbian
- People who identify as non-binary
- People who identify as queer
- Transgender
- Veterans
Treatment specialties
Treatments
- Christian Counseling
- Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
- Parent Management Training (PMT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Location
6600 University ParkwaySarasota, FL 34240
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Remote options
- Video
Payment options
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – Florida
- Behavioral Health Systems/BHS – Florida
- Cigna – Florida
- Florida Blue – Florida
- Humana – Florida
- Multiplan – Florida
- New Directions Behavioral Health – Florida
- Optum – Florida
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS) – Florida
- United Health Care – Florida
- In-network insurance
Credentials
Licenses
LMFT
MT4902, Florida