Therapist in Morro Bay, CA

Counseling Support for Morro Bay Adults and Couples
Morro Bay residents live along the North Coast near the Embarcadero, Morro Rock, and surrounding neighborhoods. Dr. Richardson serves adults and couples from across the Central Coast through appointments at her Arroyo Grande office and California teletherapy when appropriate.
Katty Richardson, Ph.D., LMFT, LPCC has worked with Central Coast clients since 2006 and established her private practice in 2011. Her office is located in Arroyo Grande—not Morro Bay—and she also offers teletherapy to clients located in California when appropriate.
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Therapy Services for Morro Bay Clients
Therapy is tailored to the goals, history, and needs of each individual or couple. Dr. Richardson provides individual counseling, couples counseling, and premarital counseling.
Depending on your needs, treatment may incorporate EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy, or The Flash Technique. Common concerns include anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship distress, panic, body-image issues, chronic pain, and life transitions.
Experience and Credentials You Can Verify
Katty Richardson, Ph.D., LMFT, LPCC has practiced on the Central Coast since 2006 and established her private practice in 2011. She is licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFC 50027) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC 228).
Her education includes a B.S. in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of California, Davis; a master’s degree in Counseling and Psychology from Santa Clara University; a master’s degree in Human and Organizational Development with a specialty in Clinical Psychology from Fielding Graduate University; and a Ph.D. in Human Development with a specialty in Clinical Psychology from Fielding Graduate University. She is affiliated with CAMFT.
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Visiting the Arroyo Grande Office from Morro Bay
The regional route generally follows Highway 1 toward San Luis Obispo and then US 101 south to Arroyo Grande. The practice is located at 350 Blue Sky Drive, where free on-site parking is available.
Because traffic and road conditions can change, clients should allow appropriate travel time and check current directions before leaving. Teletherapy may be an alternative for eligible California clients who prefer to meet remotely.
Explore nearby service areas: Los Osos, San Luis Obispo, Avila Beach. You can also review all communities served.
Frequently Asked Questions for Morro Bay Therapy Clients
Does Katty Richardson have an office in Morro Bay?
No. Dr. Richardson’s physical office is at 350 Blue Sky Drive in Arroyo Grande. This page explains how she serves people from Morro Bay; it does not represent a separate office location.
Can Morro Bay clients use teletherapy?
Teletherapy may be available when the client is physically located in California and remote care is clinically appropriate. Contact Dr. Richardson to discuss availability and fit.
What concerns can I seek help with?
Clients commonly seek support for anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship distress, communication problems, panic, self-esteem, body-image concerns, chronic pain, and difficult life transitions. Services are individualized and no particular outcome can be guaranteed.
How do I begin?
Start by requesting an appointment or contacting Dr. Richardson. You can also review fees, payment, and out-of-network insurance information.
