Brian Richardson, MA, LPC Who Am I? I am Brian Richardson, and I am passionate about helping people overcome the hurdles and obstacles in their life. I believe people can uncover the way forward to their best life, but sometimes need some help on the way. I am well-trained as I hold a National Certified Peer Specialist Certification, a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, a Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling, and am certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, and trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I am also a National Certified Counselor and a Licensed Professional Counselor. Who Do I work with? I am passionate about helping adolescents, adults, and elderly in individual, family, and couples counseling with a focus on Depressive and Bi-polar Disorders. How Can You Help Me? My approaches to counseling include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Gestalt Therapy, Mindfulness Meditation, Psycho-Education, and Dual Diagnosis counseling. I use a Rogerian (focus is on you and your experiences) approach towards attaining stable mental health and wellness. I believe an eclectic set of skills are best used to achieve and maintain a high quality of life. These approaches and skills come together in a powerful way: I stay focused on you, your goals, and your path forward. My use of a variety of skills and my training and experience lets me find the most effective tools to help you find the freedom to be the person you want to be.
I will provide a safe, relaxed space and environment where you can gain a comfortable understanding of the therapeutic experience.
My love and empathy for our society as well as the opportunity to be a blessing to others is primary reason for being committed to the profession.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to acquire tools. interventions, and resource to challenge and reframe dysfunctional and distorted thinking.
Christian Counseling is used to establish relationship with a higher power, explore and discuss biblical concepts, and gain a greater comprehension of a GODLY lifestyle.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy is used to acquire tools, interventions, and skills that teach the regulation and management of emotions and behaviors.
Eclectic Counseling is a blend of several therapeutic modalities including but not limited to Suicidal Ideation, Post Traumatic Stress, Substance Abuse, Conflict Resolution, Holistic Wellness
Gestalt Therapy is used to create a safe place to reset past traumatic events and memories and achieve closer to unresolved issues.