Jill Richards
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Through the years Dr. Richards has worked extensively with college students. While early in her career Dr. Richards was heavily influenced by psychodynamic perspectives on human development, in more recent years she has cultivated rich and useful skills in evidence based treatments including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and evidence based treatments for anxiety and OCD. Her philosophy includes a commitment to life long learning in the field to deliver the best available care. Incorporated into Dr. Richards's approach is respect for cultural and individual difference and a deep appreciation of how power, access and opportunity impact health and well-being. In her spare time, Dr. Richards enjoys time with her family and friends, travel, reading fiction, theater and museums and hugging her energetic dog. Dr. Richards has been in clinical practice since 1998.
Areas of Specialization: University Mental Healthcare, Former Director of the Rutgers University Mental Health Service
Training/Certification: Training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy for Trauma (CPT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP for OCD), Prolonged Exposure for PTSD (PE) as well as general stress management reduction techniques such as Mindfulness.
Theoretical Orientation: Dr. Richards works with a wide range of students. She adopts a holistic and integrative approach informed by the best available research evidence in the context of an empathic, attuned collaborative connection with each person seeking care. Offering treatment for depression, anxiety, OCD, difficulty with regulating feelings, as well as a range of strategies to support movement toward each person's personal values and goals.
Modalities: Individual, Group, Couples Counseling, Family, Caregiver with baby/child
Language(s) Other than English: Unfortunately, not fluent beyond English
Insurance Accepted: Princeton Aetna Student Health Plan
Specialties
ADHD Anxiety Bipolar Disorder Body Image Career Concerns College adjustment Cultural Adjustment Depression Emotional Regulation Existential Challenges / Crises Family Conflict Financial Insecurity Grief and Loss Identity Development Life Transitions Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) Parenting Perfectionism Personality Disorders Relationship Issues Self-esteem Self-harm Sexual Abuse Sexuality Sexual Orientation Sleep Social Anxiety Stress Stress from Academics Trauma & PTSDInsurance & Payment
In-Network Insurance Plans
Jill Richards is in network for the following plans:
Princeton University Student Health Plan (SHP)Paperwork:
I can provide you with paperwork for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.
Claim Submission:
I will complete and submit paperwork on your behalf for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.
NPI Number
1164648374Rates
| First session | $255 |
| Ongoing sessions | $180 |
Locations
Suite 2
Princeton, NJ 08542
Practice Hours
| Monday | 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
| Sunday | -- |
Treatment Approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Attachment-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) Compassion Focused Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Exposure Therapy Integrative Mindfulness Motivational Interviewing Prolonged Exposure TherapyModalities
Couples Family IndividualsAge Groups
Adolescents (13-17) Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64)Communities
Artists First-Gen LGBQ+Meeting Options
Qualifications
- License(s): NJ-35SI00459200
More About Me
- Languages Spoken: English
- Gender(s): Cisgender
- Religion(s): Agnostic, Unitarian Universalist