I understand how difficult it can be to reach out for help, but your mental health is worth it. Often, we grow through discomfort. I create a non-judgmental, welcoming environment.
- Chanda Richardson
Meet Our TEAM
Chanda’s goals to help and empower people began over twenty years ago, first as a teacher, then specializing in the support of students with special needs. With Master’s Degrees in both Special Education and Educational Psychology, and holding National Board certifications in both areas as well. She is also a LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (Florida), LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Oklahoma), with extensive practice in the areas of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and EMDR training.
Her latest journey as an Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning (ESMHL) through A PATH Intl. The ESMHL serves as the equine expert during equine/human interactions and works with mental health or education providers to ethically incorporate equines in their practice, within the scope of their profession.
The healing process and its growth journey are fundamental to her life’s philosophy.
Licensed in
Florida, Oklahoma
Degree type
Licensed psychotherapist (LCSW, LICSW, LMHC, LMFT, LCAT, LP)
Service Types
Child and adolescent therapy
Individual therapy
Specialties
Anxiety and panic disorders
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Depression
General mental health
Trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Equine Therapy
Therapeutic Approaches
(ACT) Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
(CBT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
(DBT) Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
(EMDR) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy
(MBSR) Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction