ARROYO GRANDE · FIVE CITIES · CENTRAL COAST
Therapy for the Five Cities & Central Coast
Looking for therapy near home? Katty Richardson, Ph.D., LMFT, LPCC works with adults and couples across the Five Cities and Central Coast.
The office is at 350 Blue Sky Drive, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. Ask about online sessions while you are in California.
Meet Dr. Richardson
One office in Arroyo Grande.
A personal connection across the Central Coast.
Find your community
Choose your town below to learn about care, fees, and planning a visit. All ten guides link to the same practice in Arroyo Grande.
You can ask about any service, wherever you live. You do not have to choose the service featured in your town’s guide.
Arroyo Grande
Find the office and plan your first visit.
Grover Beach
Work on conflict and make time to talk as a couple.
Oceano
Find out how to start therapy and ask about fees.
Pismo Beach
Talk about worry, self-doubt, and the things on your mind.
Shell Beach
Make space to talk, listen, and feel closer as a couple.
Nipomo
Get support as life, roles, and relationships change.
Avila Beach
Talk about your hopes and plans before you marry.
San Luis Obispo
Get help with stress, self-doubt, and relationship concerns.
Los Osos
Plan therapy visits from Los Osos or Baywood Park.
Santa Maria
Review travel, fees, and ways to meet before you start.
Choose the counseling service you need
Start with the kind of help you want:
- Individual therapy: Work on your own feelings, concerns, or goals.
- Couples therapy: Talk through concerns with a partner.
- Premarital therapy: Plan for married life together.
Not sure where to begin? Ask for help choosing. The town you live in does not limit the care you can request.
Individual counseling
Talk about worry, low mood, harsh self-talk, or a change in your life. We can explore what feels hard and what you would like to change.
Couples counseling
You may keep having the same fight or feel far apart. Couples therapy gives you time to work on those patterns.
Learn about Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy and couples counseling.
Premarital counseling
Talk about money, family, shared goals, and how you handle conflict. You can bring up hard topics before you marry.
Plan an office visit or online session
Office visits: Meet at 350 Blue Sky Drive in Arroyo Grande, near the Village. Parking is free. Please book before you visit and check the route from your home.
Online sessions: Ask about teletherapy if travel is hard or you prefer to meet online. We will discuss whether it fits your needs and how to find a private space.
Fees and insurance: Read the payment guide and ask for current fees. Dr.
Richardson is out of network. Your health plan can explain any benefits you may have.
View office and contact details or read about therapy for Morro Bay residents.
Get to know your therapist
Katty Richardson has worked with Central Coast clients since 2006. She opened her private practice in 2011.
She holds two California licenses: Marriage and Family Therapist (MFC 50027) and Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC 228).
Read about her training and experience. You can also ask about EMDR therapy and how the approach to your care is chosen.
Questions about finding care
Is there an office in each town?
No. All office visits are at 350 Blue Sky Drive, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. The guides list towns served by this one office.
Can I ask for a service not featured in my town’s guide?
Yes. You can ask about individual, couples, or premarital therapy based on your needs. Your town does not limit your choices.
Can I meet online from elsewhere in California?
Online therapy may be an option. Tell Dr. Richardson where you will be and ask about fit, privacy, and open appointment times.
How do I get started?
Call or text 805-975-8399, or use the contact page. Say what kind of help you want and ask about fees and openings.
You do not need to share your full history in your first message.
Your next step can be a conversation.
Ask about therapy, open appointment times, or planning a visit from your town. Call or text 805-975-8399.
