Sydney Richards LMFT

I was lucky enough to have read the book Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson during some formative years as a young teen. This book features a character who has so much to say about a traumatic event that she experienced, but seemingly no one who will truly listen to her. I've found that people often feel this way in real life, as well. I strive to create a nonjudgmental, accepting, and supportive environment that provides a safe space for clients to share what they feel at their own pace. One of my main goals as a therapist is to be someone who will truly listen.

• Florida, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, MT4830

I have had the honor of working with clients for several years so far. I work primarily with children, teens, and their families. However, I am also available to meet with young adults and adults as well. I have experience in working with children placed in the foster care system as well as families going through the adoptions process. I have worked with survivors of abuse and trauma, those experiencing depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and other mental health concerns. I practice from a person-centered, unbiased, and nonjudgmental perspective in order to facilitate a sense of calm and comfort throughout the therapeutic process.