Stephanie A. Richards, LPC, PLLC
Comprehensive and Christ-Centered Counseling Care
Adults, Couples, Adolescents, and Children
Emotional wounds can sometimes drive our thoughts and behaviors which may influence our relationships in ineffective ways. Traumatic events leave scars, like negative thoughts, painful/intrusive memories, hopelessness or anxiety, relationship problems, or destructive choices, that are difficult to overcome merely through our own awareness and the awareness of others.
My trauma-sensitive perspective helps me evaluate your situation and provide appropriate solutions to normalize your reactions, change your underlying unhelpful beliefs, and overcome the problems caused by the trauma. Going through the trauma was painful enough, therefore, my goal is to promote healing that feels safe, nurturing, and empowering!
Education/Training
Master's of Arts (2008)
Postgraduate experience: 4 years
Trained in and pursuing EMDR Certification
Pursuing Registered Play Therapist Certification
Treatment Orientation:
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
EMDR
Family Systems Therapy
Gestalt
Psychodrama
Psychodynamic
Sand Tray Therapy
Use of Play in therapy
Bio
I work with children/teens, adults, couples, and families. I approach the therapeutic relationship in a warm and personalized way, with humor and creativity to enhance the counseling experience. My professional focuses are trauma/PTSD, grief/loss, anxiety/depression, coping with medical illnesses, relationships, substance abuse/dependency recovery, abuse, faith struggles, and parenting. I use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), the use of play in therapy, and other creative and expressive modalities to encourage God's design for healing from hurts, losses, and unfortunate life events. My personal experiences of thriving beyond trauma/loss and a cancer diagnosis provides a unique insight and empathy to my client's journey. As a believer in and recipient of God's design for healing and restoration, I integrate a Christian worldview to enhance my clients' healing experience and encourage their spiritual journey.
Memberships
Alamo Chapter of Texas Play Therapy
American Association of Christian Counselors
EMDR International Association
Other Languages
English
Payments Accepted
Cash, Check, Credit Cards, Flex/HSA Spending cards are acceptable forms of payment
Hours:By Appointment Only
Cost/Session
Private Pay $75-$115 (45-80 min); BCBS, AETNA PPO, and Deer Oaks EAP and Aetna EAP are accepted
License:64993 Texas
Helpful Links
 Learn more about how EMDR can enhance traditional talk therapy for children, adolescents, and adults:
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Practice Areas/Issues Treated
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Therapy
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Life Transitions
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Addiction
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Loneliness
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Adolescents
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Marriage & Family Therapy
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Anger Management
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Marriage Counseling
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Anxiety and Panic
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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Arts Therapy (Expressive)
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Online / Teletherapy
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Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
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Pre and Postpartum Mental Health
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Body Image Issues
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Relationship Issues
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Caregiver Issues
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Religious Counseling
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Chronic Illness
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Self-Esteem Issues
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Couples
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Seniors and Elder Care Issues
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Depression
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Stress Management
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Divorce
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Trauma and PTSD
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Domestic Violence
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Women's Issues
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Eating Disorders
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Work and Career Issues
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Grief and Loss
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Licenses/Certifications
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EMDR Part 1 and 2 (EMDRIA)
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Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
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