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I am licensed in Massachusetts with over 8 years of professional work experience as a Clinician. In addition to being a License Mental Health Clinician, I am also a License Social Worker, School Adjustment Counselor, ABA Registered Behavior Technician, Paralegal and Professor of Social Science and Humanities. I have over 10 years of experience in Education and Human Services. I am experienced in helping clients with managing stress and anxiety, coping with unwanted addictions, domestic violence, learning disabilities, trauma and abuse, & many mood disorders such as depression, bipolar disorder etc. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment in a solution focused treatment modality. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change in a better you. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Additional areas of focus:LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Military and veterans issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic brain injury, Trichotillomania, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Allaphia Richards. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Allaphia is great at creating a safe space to bring up anything difficult, past or present, and then working with you to process it.
Written on Sep 27, 2024 after therapy with Allaphia for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
Allaphia is always respectful and on time with each meeting. Her knowledge and advice is always sound and logical. Messaging with Allaphia is also an excellent way to contact her and she always gets back to you with good time. I give her my highest recommendation!
Written on Sep 25, 2024 after therapy with Allaphia for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Allaphia is wonderful. If you're looking for a Christian therapist, she's very Christ-like and understanding. She helped me a lot.
Written on Aug 31, 2024 after therapy with Allaphia for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and
Allaphia is so gentle with her approach, but builds up confidence in a calm and positive environment! She's by far the most proactive therapist I've had and listens to any and all positives, negatives and we can navigate the situations in a positive mind state to better handle issues next time they arise! Would recommend her time and time again. So thankful I was paired with her!
Written on Aug 07, 2024 after therapy with Allaphia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
She’s absolutely amazing! 10/10 would recommend ✨❤️
Written on Jul 28, 2024 after therapy with Allaphia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar dis
Allaphia is incredibly kinda and gentle. She is wise and helpful. I’m growing a lot with her help.
Written on Jul 17, 2024 after therapy with Allaphia for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, coaching, and adhd
Seem cool and professional. On time and understanding
Written on Jul 08, 2024 after therapy with Allaphia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Working with Allaphia Richards and using BetterHelp has been a very comforting experience and keeps me working to think positively and moving forward. I am impressed and grateful. Glad I tried it out for sure!
Written on Jul 01, 2024 after therapy with Allaphia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Love her!! Such a great therapist. Uplifting and Christlike.
Written on Jan 29, 2024 after therapy with Allaphia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She is kind, respectful and offers helpful strategies and advice.
Written on Jan 05, 2024 after therapy with Allaphia for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
I have had only a couple of sessions with Allaphia so far but she has been wonderful -- patient, caring, knowledgeable. She listens and is very insightful, asking good questions and making good suggestions.
Written on Dec 19, 2023 after therapy with Allaphia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
In the short period of time that I have communicated with Allaphia, she has been attentive, understanding and I feel comfortable with her. She has given me suggestions when needed and is encouraging.
Written on Nov 28, 2023 after therapy with Allaphia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue,
I haven’t worked with her for long but she’s amazing! Very easy going person. Enjoying my time thus far!
Written on Nov 27, 2023 after therapy with Allaphia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Allaphia is very kind and patient. She helps you reflect on your own thoughts and offers multiple avenues for improved self care.
Written on Nov 02, 2023 after therapy with Allaphia for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Right off the bat, Allaphia was very understanding and provided a safe space. She seems highly qualified, very self aware and allows me to think and processes things differently. Such a wonderful person to explore my mind with.
Written on Jul 19, 2023 after therapy with Allaphia for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
She is amazing
Written on Apr 13, 2023 after therapy with Allaphia for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I just feel lighter every time I talk with Allaphia. She’s amazing.
Written on Apr 07, 2023 after therapy with Allaphia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, and self esteem
Allaphia is an intentional listener and provides many ways for people to attain their goals
Written on Apr 04, 2023 after therapy with Allaphia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with
She is the best, patient, smart, down to earth, and very supportive and truthful
Written on Dec 11, 2022 after therapy with Allaphia for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
Open an experienced. Is someone who's tried and failed to go to therapy multiple times Allaphia was the first therapist I genuinely felt comfortable with.
Written on Oct 11, 2022 after therapy with Allaphia for 2 weeks
Allaphia Richards provides stellar service as a therapist. Very pragmatic and practical and stills sees the bigger picture.
Written on Oct 10, 2022 after therapy with Allaphia for 2 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue
Allaphia brings a helpful perspective to my mental health journey. I feel very lucky to have matched with her at this point.
Written on Aug 20, 2022 after therapy with Allaphia for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and self esteem
Allaphia, you are so amazing, and I am so glad we crossed paths. Thank you for everything!
Written on Aug 14, 2022 after therapy with Allaphia for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coaching
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