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Heather Richardson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP
5 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Sleep disorder, Stress management
  • Medication management, Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

Offering therapy, medication management & lab testing! Are you feeling anxious, stressed, depressed, or unable to concentrate? Are you feeling stuck? Are you feeling unfulfilled by your current life or relationships? Or perhaps, you're struggling with body image issues, OCD, PTSD, motivation, sleep, or mood fluctuations? If you answered yes to any of these questions, or have another mental health challenge you're navigating, I'd love to help you. I work with adults of all ages, am trained in every mental health area, and have served over 10,000 clients. I help each client become unstuck & transformed, with stronger coping tools and more peace.

I specialize in Anxiety, Depression, Mood disorders, Chronic health conditions, Sleep, ADHD, Trauma/PTSD, OCD, Body Dysmorphia, Panic disorder, Relationship struggles and Life transitions, but am able to help in any mental health area. Whatever you are facing, I am confident we will find a way for you to feel better.

My approach to therapy

Together we will work through your challenges using either therapy, medication management, lab testing, or other holistic tools, depending on what you need. My goal is to provide person-centered care to empower my clients, help them unleash their true potential, feel "unstuck", and live a meaningful life that aligns with their desires. I'm looking forward to learning all about you!

What you can expect from me

You can expect a treatment plan designed specifically for you and your unique situation. I aim to work WITH you and create a warm environment that you feel comfortable in. I will meet you where you're at and ensure you feel heard. If there's a specific goal you are working towards, I will help you get there by offering creative strategies, using every tool in my toolbox, and offering a safe and supportive therapeutic relationship. If you are feeling lost and unsure of what to do next, you are in the right place! I will support and guide you every step of the way.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Open Minded, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    5 years of experience
  • Training
    MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) at MGH Institute of Health Professionals
  • License type
    APRN-NP (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Nurse Practitioner) (Oregon)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Sleep disorder, Stress management
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, OCD, Family issues, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma, PTSD, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral, Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for PTSD, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Trauma Focused CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Structural Family, Behavior Modification, Somatic, Behavior Management, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Exposure Response Prevention, Positive Psychology, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Medication management, Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English