Rev. Faith Richardson, LPC

Rev. Faith Richardson is a Licensed Professional Counselor with ten years of clinical experience based in Georgia. She combines counseling skills with a pastoral background to help people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family strain, and self-esteem concerns.

She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Wesleyan College, a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Mercer University, and a Master of Divinity focused on pastoral care and counseling from Mercer University. Her training includes Clinical Pastoral Education at Emory University Hospital, St. Luke's, and the VA Medical Center in Atlanta.

Faith has worked in psychiatric and drug treatment settings, major hospitals, and church environments. That mix of settings shaped a practical style that emphasizes building rapport and offering steady support during hard moments.

In sessions she leans on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy while drawing on client-centered principles. She adapts the approach to fit each person's needs, using straightforward strategies to address immediate problems and long-term patterns.

People who come to her typically want clear tools for managing mood, reducing anxiety, improving relationships, or finding balance during life transitions. She brings a calm presence and a focus on practical steps toward better functioning.

Faith describes counseling as a partnership. She aims to help people identify small, achievable changes and to build on those wins over time.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on active listening and creating a respectful space where a person can set the pace and priorities. This approach helps when someone needs to process emotions, clarify values, or feel heard during change.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers concrete skills to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and for building coping skills that can be practiced between sessions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and the problems they bring. Plans can change over time as needs shift and progress is made.

Online sessions use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible options. Video is helpful for a full conversation and visual cues, phone works well when bandwidth is limited, live chat gives a quicker check-in, and messaging supports short updates or ongoing reflection. These formats make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule and to continue work between appointments.