Rev. Faith Richardson, LPC

Rev. Faith Richardson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia and an ordained minister trained in pastoral care. She combines formal clinical education with ministry experience, holding a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Wesleyan College in Macon, a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Penfield College at Mercer University in Atlanta, and a Master of Divinity with a concentration in Pastoral Care and Counseling from the James and Carolyn McAfee School of Theology at Mercer University.

Her clinical pastoral education included work at the Training and Counseling Center at St. Luke's, Emory University Hospital, and the VA Medical Center in Atlanta. She has also worked in psychiatric and drug treatment facilities, major hospitals, and church settings, bringing a broad perspective on mental health and spiritual care to her practice.

Richardson emphasizes building strong rapport and offering unconditional positive regard in the therapeutic relationship. Her primary clinical orientations are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Counseling, and she frequently adapts techniques from multiple methods to match each client’s needs and goals.

She works with a range of concerns including depression, anxiety, stress, grief and loss, addictions, relationship and family issues, self esteem struggles, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, veterans concerns, spirituality, women’s issues, life transitions, and chronic or terminal illness. She is committed to helping people move toward their full potential through personalized, compassionate care.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the relationship between therapist and client, using active listening and empathy to help individuals clarify their values and goals; it is well suited to concerns like self esteem, life transitions, and relationship challenges.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical tools to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that can contribute to addictive behavior.

Solution-Focused Therapy centers on strengths and forward-looking strategies, encouraging short-term, goal-oriented steps that can be effective for resolving specific problems or improving daily functioning.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Rev. Faith Richardson will work with each person to determine which method or combination of methods best fits their needs, goals, and preferences, and she will adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for scheduling and access across locations. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, support continuity of care for clients who travel or live internationally, and allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent, effective treatment in a variety of formats.