Stephen Richie, MEd., LAC offers individual, child, and family counseling for ages 12 years old and older. Primarily using Cognitive Behavior Therapy techniques to address the inevitable emotion based challenges. Steve is the ultimate ADHD counselor due to his history with ADHD coaching and additional knowledge of how executive function deficits affect everyday life. Through compassion and solution focused perspectives, Steve addresses depression, anxiety, addictions, bipolar disorder, serious mental illness, and parenting struggles. I utilize brief assessments to establish goals for treatment.
Steve's goal for his clients is to bring a sense a safety, support, and inspiration for growth in order to help them become their best selves. He recognizes the blessings and challenges of having a mind that operates faster than others’. His approach is supportive and structured within a nonjudgmental environment. If welcome, he can incorporate Biblical concepts also.
Developing brains need nurturing, understanding and care to thrive. Steve works with his clients through stress intolerance, depression, and anxiety. Together, we build a bank of working coping skills that might include emotional regulation strategies, art therapy, mindfulness, problem solving, target setting, and effective communication techniques.
Requesat a session with Steve by indicating this in the "Contact Me" section below. Also, you can find Steve on Psychology Today. Steve is accepting BCBS and cash pay clients.