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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I’m forever grateful for Ms Richardson’s help. She truly is not only an expert, but is the most caring person I’ve ever known.
Written on Jun 14, 2024 after therapy with Deborah for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and career difficulties
I have worked with Deborah since January 2024 and she has been much more than I could have wished for. I have worked with therapists in the past and I've gone through DBT classes, from which I did learn some things. However, Deborah listens to me and gives me guidance through my situation. She is someone you can easily connect with. She is smart, kind, empathetic and funny. She has helped me deal with some very serious trauma that has tortured me for a lifetime. With her guidance, I was finally able to let go of the source of the pain. I will forever be grateful to Deborah for her help, her guidance, and her kindness.
Written on Jun 13, 2024 after therapy with Deborah for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
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
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