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Kya Richards

(she/her/they)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
New York

Accepts

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, and Cigna

Specializes in

LGBTQIA+, Stress, Trauma, and Women's Issues
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Great to meet you!

Kya Richards is known for her refined, warm, and disciplined approach. She cultivates an environment where clients find profound understanding and support for their inner selves. With over a decade of experience, her commitment to guiding individuals toward self-discovery is achieved through cultural sensitivity, allyship, and mindfulness-based practices.

A bit about my approach to therapy

Kya's clients love her warmth, directness, and empowerment. Always practicing from a person-centered perspective, she believes you are the expert in your life

What you can expect from our first session

Kya's clients often share their newfound confidence and self-awareness, a reflection of her impactful work. This feedback underscores the deep trust and meaningful connections she fosters, highlighting the essence of her compassionate and effective approach to therapy.

Kya's style is

Humorous
Warm
Challenging

Insurance carriers Kya accepts

Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna

More about Kya

MSW (Master of Social Work) at New York University
License type: LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York)
Gender: Cisgender Female
Ethnicity: Black or African descent
Languages: English
Works with: Adolescents, Adults, and Seniors
More specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Anger Management, Cultural & Ethnic Issues, Grief, Loss, Relationship Issues, Identity Issues, and PTSD
Modalities: Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Relational, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Humanistic, Strength-Based, Trauma Focused CBT, Psychodynamic, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Motivational Interviewing, Experiential, Gestalt, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)