Torey Richards

I believe that seeking therapy is a sign of strength, not weakness. My goal is to provide a warm, supportive, and judgment-free space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes in your life.

As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with extensive experience working in hospital and trauma settings, I’ve had the privilege of helping people navigate some of the most difficult moments of their lives. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, grief, or a major life transition, we’ll work together to understand what’s keeping you stuck and develop practical tools to help you move forward.

My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma-informed care, and strengths-based counseling. I believe every person has resilience, even when it doesn’t feel that way, and therapy can help you reconnect with that strength.

I strive to create an environment where you feel comfortable being yourself, asking difficult questions, and making progress at a pace that feels right for you.

I believe therapy should be a collaborative process where you feel supported, respected, and actively involved in your own growth. Rather than focusing only on symptoms, I work with clients to understand the experiences, thoughts, and patterns that may be contributing to their current struggles.

My approach is compassionate, practical, and goal-oriented. I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma-informed care, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and strengths-based techniques to help clients build resilience, develop effective coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change. I tailor therapy to each individual because there is no one-size-fits-all approach.

Whether you’re working through anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, or a difficult life transition, my goal is to help you gain insight, build confidence, and leave each session with tools you can use in everyday life.

Starting therapy can feel intimidating, and it’s completely normal to have questions or feel unsure about what to expect. During our first session, my primary goal is to get to know you, not to judge you or pressure you.

We’ll talk about what brought you to therapy, the challenges you’re currently facing, and what you hope to gain from the process. I’ll ask questions to better understand your background, relationships, strengths, and goals, but you are always in control of what you choose to share.

Together, we’ll begin developing a plan that’s tailored to your unique needs. My goal is for you to leave our first session feeling heard, supported, and with a clearer understanding of how we can work together to help you move forward.