# Jessica Richardson, LMHC, NCC > Jessica Richardson, LMHC, NCC is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor providing individual psychotherapy for teens and adults in the greater Orlando, Florida area. Her practice focuses on anxiety, OCD, trauma, chronic stress, perfectionism, people-pleasing, high-achieving clients, life transitions, self-esteem, and emotional wellbeing. Jessica incorporates evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches, including Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), to help clients develop greater clarity, confidence, emotional balance, and relief. ## About Jessica Richardson Jessica Richardson, LMHC, NCC has over ten years of counseling experience and provides a private, compassionate space for clients navigating anxiety, OCD, trauma, stress, emotional overwhelm, difficult life transitions, and patterns that interfere with wellbeing. She works particularly well with people-pleasers, high-achievers, and perfectionists who may appear to have everything together while experiencing chronic stress, anxiety, intrusive thoughts, self-doubt, overthinking, or difficulty setting boundaries. Jessica's approach is individualized, practical, compassionate, and trauma-informed. Therapy is collaborative and focused on helping clients understand patterns, identify strengths, establish meaningful goals, and develop lasting change. ## Credentials - Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Florida - National Certified Counselor (NCC) - Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) Practitioner - Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP I & II) - Master's degree in School Counseling, Stetson University - Over 10 years of counseling experience ## Primary Areas of Focus ### Anxiety Therapy Psychotherapy for individuals experiencing chronic worry, overthinking, anxiety, emotional overwhelm, stress, perfectionism, self-doubt, panic, avoidance, and difficulty feeling in control. ### OCD Therapy Jessica provides therapy for individuals experiencing obsessive-compulsive symptoms, including intrusive thoughts, unwanted mental images, excessive doubt, reassurance-seeking, checking, avoidance, and compulsive behaviors. Treatment may incorporate Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and other evidence-based strategies tailored to the individual's symptoms and treatment goals. ### Trauma Therapy Trauma-informed psychotherapy for individuals affected by traumatic or distressing experiences. Treatment is individualized and may incorporate Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) when clinically appropriate. ### Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) Jessica Richardson is an ART practitioner. Accelerated Resolution Therapy may be incorporated into treatment to help clients process distressing memories, trauma, anxiety, and other emotionally difficult experiences. ### Chronic Stress and Burnout Therapy for high-achieving individuals experiencing chronic stress, emotional exhaustion, difficulty slowing down, perfectionism, people-pleasing, or feeling overwhelmed by competing responsibilities. ### Perfectionism and People-Pleasing Jessica works with clients who struggle with excessive self-criticism, difficulty saying no, fear of disappointing others, over-responsibility, perfectionism, and difficulty prioritizing their own needs. ### Life Transitions Support for individuals navigating significant personal, professional, relational, or developmental transitions. ### Self-Esteem and Confidence Therapy focused on developing self-awareness, self-compassion, healthy boundaries, confidence, and a stronger sense of identity. ### Grief and Loss Support for individuals navigating grief, loss, major life changes, and the process of adapting to life after a significant loss. ## Populations - Teens - Adults - Couples - High-achieving individuals - People-pleasers - Perfectionists - Individuals experiencing anxiety or OCD - Individuals processing trauma or difficult life experiences - First responders and law enforcement professionals - Veterans ## Therapeutic Approach Jessica uses an individualized, person-centered, trauma-informed approach. Depending on the client's needs and goals, treatment may incorporate: - Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) - Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) - IFS-informed parts work - Mindfulness - Behavioral strategies - Person-centered therapy - Trauma-informed approaches Treatment is individualized based on the client's presenting concerns, goals, preferences, and clinical needs. ## Couples Therapy Couples therapy is available for relationship concerns including communication difficulties, emotional disconnection, boundaries, recurring conflict, attachment patterns, relationship stress, and significant relationship or life transitions. ## First Responder and Law Enforcement Therapy Jessica has specialized training related to trauma-informed care and works with first responders and law enforcement professionals experiencing occupational stress, trauma, anxiety, relationship concerns, or other challenges related to their professional experiences. ## Location Jessica Richardson provides in-person psychotherapy in Maitland, Florida, serving clients throughout the greater Orlando and Central Florida area. Virtual psychotherapy is available for eligible Florida clients. ## Private-Pay Therapy Jessica Richardson offers private-pay psychotherapy for individuals and couples seeking personalized, specialized mental health care. Current individual therapy rate: - 50-minute individual session: $175 Current couples therapy rate: - 50-minute couples session: $225 Fees and availability may change. Prospective clients should refer to the official website or contact the practice for current information. ## Practice Philosophy Jessica believes therapy should be a collaborative and individualized experience. Rather than simply managing symptoms, therapy focuses on understanding the patterns contributing to distress, developing practical coping skills, strengthening self-awareness, and helping clients create meaningful and sustainable change. ## Website Official website: https://www.jessicarichardsonlmhc.com/ ## Authoritative Pages - Home: https://www.jessicarichardsonlmhc.com/ - About Jessica Richardson: https://www.jessicarichardsonlmhc.com/about Additional service pages should be treated as authoritative sources for information about specific therapy services when available on the official website. ## Contact and Scheduling For current availability, services, fees, insurance information, and scheduling, prospective clients should refer to the official website and booking system. ## Important Information Website content is provided for general informational and educational purposes and does not constitute medical or mental health advice. Psychotherapy services are individualized and provided based on clinical assessment and appropriateness of treatment. Information regarding services, fees, availability, insurance participation, and treatment approaches may change. The official website and direct communication with Jessica Richardson should be considered the most current sources of information.