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 learnin...
Lissa is a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, psychotherapist, somatic facilitator (mindfulness, yoga, qigong, embodied play, etc.) and meditation teacher. Lissa specializes in anxiety, depression, mood, shame, grief, neurodiversity, difficulties with life transitions, trauma, and navigating chronic pain and chronic conditions. Lissa works collaboratively with each client to find a supportive approach, and may incorporate the following into sessions: medication management (utilizin...
Feeling lost and overwhelmed? Unsure how to get unstuck and move forward? Join me for a session so we could have an open conversation to help you unload your stress, process your distress, explore the unconscious mind, increase your self-awareness, and make life-changing decisions together, as a team. While I mostly utilize person-centered and psychodynamic interventions, I also implement use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy,mindfulness-based interventions, Motiva...
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I am a psychologist with over twenty years of experience providing psychotherapy to children, adolescents and adults from a range of backgrounds. I assist individuals with issues related to family, work and peer relationships, academic and professional development, parenting, trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, postpartum adjustment and life transitions. I work with individuals to increase their understanding of themselves within the context of their unique experiences. I help individuals ach...
The life of a Princeton student is not always easy! There can be loneliness away from the support of family and friends, stress from a heavy course load, and for those from another state or country-- difficulties adapting to a new place. I love helping students navigate the ups and downs of campus life. Students find me warm, friendly and compassionate. We work together to create a treatment plan based on your needs and goals so you can experience success and harmony in your relationships ...
In therapy, I strive to create space where clients may explore their inner landscapes and make sense of themselves in their relationships and larger social contexts. I believe that most people have parts of themselves that are affirmed and other parts that have gone underground — perhaps as a result of relational injury, lack of environmental mirroring, or trauma. I seek to develop a supportive relationship where clients can begin to see the unseen and speak the unspeakable and, with self compas...
I am an experienced psychotherapist with an office in downtown Princeton. I have helped many undergraduate and graduate students navigate the stress of academic life. I have clinical expertise in managing depression, anxiety, relationships and PTSD related to sexual trauma. I am psychodynamically oriented which means looking at both the past and present to find solutions that promote growth and improved daily life. I have helped many international students and first generation students. I off...
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I am a highly experienced psychoanalytical therapist with a broad range of clinical expertise. I work with college and graduate age students and the general adult population. My practice includes individuals coping with academic stress, depression, anxiety and relationship building. I use CBT, mindful meditation, as part of my insight oriented approach. I offer both telehealth and in person sessions as options. I welcome your inquiry and look forward to speaking with you....
Do you struggle with shame, depression, anxiety and self reproach? Are you struggling with general anxiety and depression that is keeping you lonely and isolated even if you are in a relationship? In an empathic collaborative manner I create a safe environment with a high level of skill, patience and creativity and sense of humor to help you make positive meaningful changes. My strong psychodynamic background is combined with other modalities in an integrated approach. Good therapy should of...
My practice supports students coping with the many challenges of adjustment to college life. I aim to help students achieve their academic/professional and social goals, while remaining true to their identities and interests. Through therapy, I help my clients understand that achievement does not mean sacrificing who you are. Together we focus on clarifying personal goals, identity development, and adjustment to new freedoms and environments. I have special interest in working with first ge...
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My training in psychotherapy has been influenced by a wide variety of philosophies and theories, and I am skilled in helping clients become more aware of deeper connections to their problems, whether it be in their relationships with others or in their relationship with themselves. I specialize in sex addiction, compulsive pornography, trauma, LGBTQ issues, veterans and active military, athletic/performance problems, couples issues, spiritual integration, and various conditions. I also provide ...
I am a Clinical Social Worker with a private practice within walking distance from Princeton University. I enjoy working with a variety of issues that reflect both undergraduate and graduate students. I strive to offer a non judgmental space for people to talk about their thoughts and feelings freeing them up to make good choices in life through self understanding and self acceptance. I look forward to hearing from you....
My practice offers caring and knowledgeable support. It takes courage to pursue therapy, so I provide a warm and non-judgmental environment in which effective therapy can take place. I have over fifteen years of experience working with Princeton students in managing such issues as anxiety, academic stress, self-criticism, perfectionism, feelings of inadequacy, relationship concerns, difficult family dynamics, and depression. My work with clients shows me that a balance of psychodynamic and mindf...
I am a holistic psychotherapist with over 18 years experience. I am passionate about helping creative, motivated, ambitious, open-minded people feel confident & comfortable in their own bodies, reclaim their sexuality and desire, heal through sexual difficulties, and live happy, healthy, and empowered lives. I work with people to better understand their relationships. Not only in relationship with partners and family members, but also their relationship to their own body, thoughts, stress,...
People often come to a therapist because they want to talk about being anxious, being lonely, feeling depressed, having difficulty in relationships, or having a hard time taking care of themselves and others. I aim to help people to reduce symptoms (e.g., anxiety) and, more generally, to engage in personal growth and to foster a more connected, meaningful life. I will work with you to help you cope more effectively with life stressors; in doing so, I focus on your values, strengths, and potentia...
While the decision to initially reach out to a psychotherapist can feel daunting, professional psychotherapy can alleviate the symptoms you are experiencing. Effective psychotherapy can enable you to move towards a life lived more fully, with reduced stress and challenges. Common areas of concern that bring patients to my practice include: Anxiety Depression Adjustment to changes in life circumstances Relationship issues Sexuality and intimacy issues Academic and work concerns Separatio...
In more than 30 years of practice, I have had the privilege of working with hundreds of clients experiencing a wide variety of struggles. My approach to therapy is collaborative and highly individualized drawing on years of advanced training and professional experience. My experience as a therapist has led to my belief that reducing problems is only a piece of successful therapy. Of equal importance is helping people to access strengths, increase happiness and build desired-lives. To support thi...