Hello, my name is Debbie Richardson and I have worked in the Counseling field for the past 36 years. I pride myself in being honest, able to appreciate people’s strengths and their struggles and believe that when people take the time to open the door to asking for help, it’s often uncomfortable and brave. It also can be just the right time to look at ourselves and figure out where we fit or want to fit in our world: in relationships, careers, and in our own skin. We can not control other’s thoughts or behaviors – all we can change is our reactions to them, both behaviorally and emotionally. Therapy isn’t magic. It’s a relationship between people that is open and truthful and asking and answering the right questions can help us see and understand things differently. It can be a pathway to a better understanding of ourselves and others and what our version of content could look like.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, ADHD, Abandonment, Blended Family Issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Life purpose, Mood disorders , Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
VA LMFT 0717001217
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Deborah has been extremely helpful kind and polite. She is very respectful of what I say and can provide me comfort when I am feeling distressed and hopeless. I highly recommend her to everyone!
Written on Apr 18, 2024 after therapy with Deborah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
She cares and understands me a lot.
Written on Mar 17, 2024 after therapy with Deborah for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Ms Richardson is a wonderful lady who is considerate and capable of coming up with ways for one to fix their mental wounds.
Written on Jan 25, 2024 after therapy with Deborah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and career difficulties
Loved her from our first session and now I look forward to every session! She is very helpful and loves to listen and really get to know you. I feel very heard in our sessions and really feel like she cares.
Written on Nov 29, 2023 after therapy with Deborah for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Deborah is the first therapist I’ve had who is fully supportive. I feel I can truly be myself because she is knowledgeable and understanding.
Written on Apr 19, 2023 after therapy with Deborah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Deborah is very thoughtful. Checking in on me before our weekly meetings. Very supportive and encouraging. I have not been doing therapy for very long but I feel like Better Help paired me with a wonderful therapist.
Written on Jan 29, 2023 after therapy with Deborah for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, and career difficulties