- stress and anxiety
- communication skills
- substance use support
About Ricardia
Ricardia Cooper is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with eight years of clinical experience. She draws on a background in psychology and social work and prior work in crisis intervention, outpatient substance use services, and clinical research. Ricardia works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, anger, low self-esteem, and depression.
She has worked in settings that included trauma-informed care, behavioral consultations, and clinical assessments. That history means she is familiar with urgent situations and ongoing concerns alike. Clients often come for help managing strong emotions, repairing communication, and reducing ongoing tension in everyday life.
Ricardia takes a direct, practical approach in sessions. She listens to what is happening now and helps people name patterns that keep them stuck. Sessions focus on small, usable steps - clearer communication, boundary setting, and coping skills for intense feelings.
She also supports work around abandonment and attachment issues, codependency, control problems, and family stress. Substance use concerns and issues around forgiveness, self-love, and life purpose are included in her practice.
Sessions are carried out in English. She does not accept international clients at this time. Before booking, people should confirm current session formats and scheduling details so they match their needs.
How evidence-based approaches are used online
Ricardia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach helps people learn concrete coping skills for intense emotions and stress. That method breaks down reactions into manageable steps and teaches ways to reduce escalation.Another approach addresses relationship patterns and attachment: it looks at how past experiences shape current communication and trust. Work here often includes practicing new ways to ask for needs and set boundaries.
Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, then try approaches that fit the person's needs. Adjustments happen as therapy progresses to find what helps most.
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow a quieter check-in between commitments. It can also let someone choose sessions that do not require being on camera, or that use less bandwidth when needed. Licensed professionals can use these practical benefits to help people manage anger, improve communication, and build daily coping routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people who struggle with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. Additional areas include attachment, codependency, control issues, and substance use concerns.
How does she approach therapy?
Her style is practical and direct, focusing on naming patterns and building small usable skills. Sessions emphasize clearer communication, boundaries, and coping strategies for strong emotions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of clinical experience and prior work in crisis intervention, clinical research, trauma-informed care, and outpatient substance use services.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in Florida and practices out of that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.