Erika Richardson (She/Her)

LPCC-S
Accepting Clients

My name is Erika and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor.

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Westlake, OH

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

I have experience working with adults and adolescents managing a wide range of mental health concerns, including; depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, BPD, life transitions, trauma, substance abuse, and grief.

My Background and Approach

I believe in an individualized approach to therapy and meeting people where they are, assisting them in finding the best modality for their unique perspective, to help them reach their goals and navigate through life’s challenges. I strive to create a safe and open environment for my clients, encouraging them to be their authentic selves during their healing process and to utilize sessions to express themselves and share in ways they otherwise cannot.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

At some point in life we all need a helping hand, but we are not always sure where to look or who to reach out to. I believe that everyone deserves and has the right to mental health support, no matter who they are. My goal is to create a safe, open, and judgement free environment for all of my clients, giving them the best care possible to help them feel heard, validated, and to help them reach their personal goals. Ultimately, life can be a total dumpster fire at times. Leading us to need someone to help us manage that chaos. If you would like to learn more about my services, and help managing what life has to throw at us, shoot me a message or give me a call to set up an appointment.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Other Techniques
  • Addiction Counseling
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Couples Counseling
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Eclectic Therapy
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy
  • Relationship Counseling

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Depression Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Other Issues
  • Addiction
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar
  • Body Image Issues
  • Burnout
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Grief or Loss
  • Insomnia
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Self-Esteem
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Beacon
  • Cigna
  • Optum
  • Cenpatico
  • United Healthcare
  • Molina
  • UMR
  • Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield
  • AmBetter
  • CareSource
  • Buckeye Community Health Plan
  • Buckeye MyCare Ohio
  • Medical Mutual
  • SummaCare
  • Caresource Marketplace
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 6 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $100 - 200/session

Info

Email Erika
24500 Center Ridge Rd STE 120
Westlake, OH

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