- Stress management
- Social anxiety
- Substance use support
About Ricardia
Ricardia Cooper is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with eight years of post-licensure experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationships, anger, self-esteem, and depression, and also focuses on social anxiety and phobia and related concerns. Sessions are presented in plain, direct language to help people who feel overwhelmed by daily demands.
Before becoming an LMHC, she worked in psychology and social work roles across crisis intervention, clinical research, trauma-informed care, and outpatient substance use services. That background informs how she approaches common problems like mood shifts, substance-related concerns, and intense stress reactions.
In sessions she emphasizes clear steps and small, manageable goals. Conversations tend to focus on identifying what feels out of control and practicing concrete ways to respond differently. She talks through patterns such as attachment struggles, codependency, control issues, and communication problems so clients can try new behaviors.
Ricardia also addresses issues tied to relationships and family problems, including abandonment and forgiveness topics. She works with people confronting life-purpose questions, self-love, and women's issues alongside substance use and relapse concerns.
Her style aims to reduce noise and make next steps obvious. She asks practical questions, checks progress, and adjusts plans as needed. If someone is unsure how to begin, she guides them through a first short assessment and sets simple, realistic goals for early sessions.
Approaches used and how online work fits
Ricardia describes her work as grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful patterns and building practical skills. One common approach focuses on learning new ways to respond to anxiety and phobic reactions through gradual, guided practice and repeated real-world attempts. This helps people who avoid social situations or feel intense worry about being watched or judged.Another approach targets relationship and attachment patterns by identifying recurring interaction styles and trying different communication moves in session. That method helps when codependency, control issues, or family conflicts keep repeating and people want clearer boundaries and better exchanges.
Finding the right method is part of the process. Ricardia works collaboratively to figure out which techniques match a person’s goals and comfort level. Together they try approaches, review what helps, and adjust plans based on progress and preference.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a work break, avoid travel time, or use a shorter check-in when schedules are tight. Therapists and licensed professionals often adapt exercises and homework to fit daily life so changes can start between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger, self-esteem, and depression. Additional focus areas include social anxiety and phobia, attachment and codependency problems, and substance use matters.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses practical, step-by-step conversations that focus on small behavior changes. The aim is to make clear next steps and track progress from session to session.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience as an LMHC and earlier work in psychology and social work settings. Her background includes crisis intervention and outpatient substance use services.
What credentials and where is she based?
She is a Florida LMHC and practices in Florida. The credential listed is LMHC.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.