Gail Richardson

With 30 years of experience across addiction treatment centers, education, and private practice, I've had the privilege of walking alongside people through some of life's most difficult seasons. I work with adults navigating codependency, emotional overwhelm, difficult family dynamics, and the patterns that keep them stuck — including those who grew up with emotionally immature parents. I believe boundaries and the 12 steps can be genuinely life-changing, and I've seen the proof of that over and over again.

I come alongside my clients rather than leading from a distance. You share what's on your mind, and together we work through it — validating your feelings, building practical coping skills, and making steady progress. My focus areas include emotion regulation, boundaries, codependency, and distress tolerance. I use Dialectical Behavior Therapy, solution-focused techniques, and psychoeducation to help clients understand themselves and make real changes.

You'll find a compassionate, curious, and genuinely optimistic listener — someone who knows how to help you identify what actually needs to change and then build a real plan to get there. Clients leave with tools, clarity, and a renewed sense that moving forward is possible.