Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
How Ricardia works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Years in practice
- 8
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Ricardia
Ricardia Cooper is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida with eight years of experience in mental health settings. She focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed regain a sense of control and calm. Her work often centers on stress, anxiety, anger, relationships, self-esteem, and depression.
Before licensure she spent nearly a decade in roles tied to psychology and social work. That experience includes crisis intervention, clinical research, trauma-informed care, depression and anxiety support, stress management, outpatient substance use services, behavioral consults, and clinical assessments.
Background and approach
Those roles shaped a practical, down-to-earth style. Her approach is direct and steady. Sessions aim to help people sort through what feels chaotic.
She listens, asks clear questions, and helps clients break problems into small, manageable steps. The focus is on what the person can try right away. Ricardia helps people work through family problems, communication problems, control issues, and challenges tied to abandonment or attachment.
She also supports those dealing with drug and alcohol addiction, codependency, forgiveness, and finding life purpose or self-love. People who prefer a straightforward, problem-focused approach tend to do well with her. She works in English and offers online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging.
Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a time that fits the client's needs.
What Ricardia works with
Everything Ricardia lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Ricardia's practice.
Evidence-based approaches for online care
Ricardia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in ways that are straightforward and goal-oriented. One common approach focuses on skills training to manage strong emotions like anger and anxiety. This involves learning breathing and grounding techniques, noticing triggers, and practicing new responses so moments of overwhelm become easier to handle.Another approach emphasizes coping strategies for stress and depression. Clients work on small, doable changes in daily routines, activity scheduling, and problem-solving. These practical exercises aim to reduce avoidance and build steps toward feeling better over time.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try techniques together, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. The aim is to match methods to the person’s needs and pace rather than forcing a single model.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video calls are useful for longer sessions and face-to-face conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when less bandwidth is available. Live chat or messaging works well for brief check-ins, quick coping tools, or ongoing support between longer sessions.
Questions people ask about Ricardia
What problems does Ricardia help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, relationship issues, self-esteem concerns, and depression. Additional focus areas include attachment, codependency, communication problems, and substance use concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is direct and practical. Sessions focus on clear steps, problem-solving, and short-term strategies to reduce overwhelm.
How long has she been practicing?
She has eight years of experience working in mental health and substance use settings, including crisis intervention and trauma-informed care.
Where is she licensed and based?
Ricardia holds a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential (LMHC) and practices from Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; she works with clients located where her licensing allows.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How are sessions paid for and how do I start?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select Start Therapy, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on availability.