Licensed to practice in Connecticut and accepts 45 insurances. Specializes in Addiction, Anxiety, Depression and 9 more.

Annika Richards

(she/her)

LCSW, 5 years of experience
Warm
Authentic
Solution oriented
VirtualAvailable

About me

Hi there, I'm Annika Do you feel pulled in a million directions, unable to fit it all in? Are you struggling to keep up with your relationships, work and health? Is it hard to be kind to yourself? I help high performers manage anxiety and avoid burnout. Together, we can identify what's not working and get you back to balance. We'll use a whole self approach, addressing the needs of your mind, body and spirit. I also integrate mindfulness, journaling to help you develop a stronger relationship with yourself. Whether you're dealing with overwhelm, relationship issues or cycles of anxiety and depression, I'm here to help. Seeking therapy can feel scary but you're making the right choice. You deserve a safe space to heal and grow. In our sessions together, I'll meet you with compassion and evidence-based techniques so you can overcome the hangups and habits holding you back. Let's work together!

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

During the first session, I typically engage in the intake shortly after the session I like to explore a little bit of historical lens understanding the client's point of view.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I enjoys exploring different forms of mindfulness, through journaling (expression and exploration)

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

And working in therapy, I work well with clients who are currently working on managing particular stressors identifying solution based therapy as well as other modalities to increase awareness as well as exploring resolutions to current problems

Specialties

Top specialties

Other specialties

Grief

Postpartum

Self Esteem

Identifies as

Serves ages

Teenagers (13 to 17)

Licensed in

Accepts

Location

Virtual

My treatment methods

Mindfulness-Based Therapy

I engage in mindfulness sessions to build awareness with my clients. I’ve been utilizing the treatment for four years.

Solution Focused Brief Treatment

I explore solution base treatment to identify and engage in problem-solving tools, building awareness, as well as identifying skills to resolve current concerns

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Are utilize the practices of cognitive behavioral therapy to in combination of thought processes that may impose on day-to-day functions I’ve been utilizing this treatment modality for the past four years

, 83 ratings

7 ratings with written reviews

April 27, 2026

I’m incredibly grateful & thankful for the support & guidance I’ve received from my therapist thus far . She creates a safe, nonjudgmental space where I feel heard and understood. Her insight and compassion have truly helped me grow, and I’ve made meaningful progress because of her. I’ve grown as a person and a parent & the relationship with my daughter & I has become better and that was the main thing that I have been struggling with. I am forever grateful for Annika & how she has helped me

Verified client, age 35-44
Review shared after session 10 with Annika

March 13, 2026

She is wonderful. Very warm, welcoming and easy to talk to about my problems.

Verified client, age 25-34
Review shared after session 5 with Annika

February 6, 2026

She’s wonderful, attentive and easy to talk to. I come into my session and the conversation just flows.

Verified client, age 25-34
Review shared after session 2 with Annika