Emilea Richardson (she/her)

LMFT
Accepting Clients

Car tissues & waterproof mascara are mandatory for the twice a week drive to the office. You thought marriage was supposed to be forever.

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Charleston, SC

About My Clients

You’re juggling custody schedules, updating financial documents, painting rooms, and organizing every detail to prove you’re “okay.” The safe ship you thought you boarded with your partner to sail into the sunset instead hit the iceberg and cracked in half. The grief, shame, and exhaustion feel endless. The anxiety and self-doubt linger. Every effort to “stay strong” leaves you drained and unsure who you are outside the relationship.

My Background and Approach

I help clients navigate the emotional, practical, and nervous-system challenges of divorce. Together, we’ll process grief, reduce shame, and rebuild a sense of safety and self-trust. I combine warm attunement with practical guidance: helping you manage logistics, navigate parenting, and tend to your emotional needs without being overwhelmed. You don’t have to carry this alone. If you’re ready for guidance that’s grounded, compassionate, and clear, reach out for a consultation.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

Richard Rohr says that only two things can cause soul level transformation: great love and great suffering. Divorce is both. A complete paradox. Finding new ways to love yourself, your children, your family can also mean a great loss loss of stability, expectations, hopes. Holding these two opposites can be dizzying. You can grab my arm for balance. Healing happens when overwhelm is named, understood, and approached step by step. I’m drawn to grounding practices and meaningful connection outside session: walks, rituals, and reflective conversation. I also am a walking ADHD white girl cliche - I love yarn hobbies so much. Seriously, knitting is the best hobby and if you ever want a pattern recommendation just let me know. If your heart feels heavy, your days feel endless, or you’re unsure how to start rebuilding, you’re welcome here. Even one conversation can

Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Out of Network
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Christianity
  • Interfaith
  • Multifaith

At A Glance

  • Experience: 9 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $145 - 185/session

Reach out to Emilea