My Knowledge Base
Healing Trauma
My approach to trauma healing is based in interpersonal, neurobiological, and feminist methods helping you to process past events in safe ways and live with grounded, present day awareness. My approach is to trauma healing also neurodiversity informed.
Contemplative Psychotherapy
Through bringing compassionate and non-judgmental awareness to patterns of suffering, while holding an unwavering trust in your intrinsic wisdom & wellbeing, suffering parts of yourself can grow out of their tight, constricted shells into their full bright potential.
Relational & Developmental
Challenges in adulthood often have roots in childhood fears and unnameable anxieties that caused us to disconnect from parts of self or from others. As a therapist, I offer a safe and trustworthy relationship within which you can experience new possibilities for being and relating that you can then take into your life.
Neurodiversity Affirming
I bring an in-depth understanding of how neurodivergence (Autism, ADHD, Giftedness, Brain Injury, PTSD and more) shapes core aspects of your being and relationships. A full and meaningful life depends on replacing learned survival strategies of masking and habitual coping with acceptance, self-respect & self-love, and support. I can help you to develop self-awareness and new possibilities to increase your confidence, happiness and wellbeing. Please note that I do not diagnose or provide neuropsychological assessments.
Family Systems Approach
Parts of you which have long carried unprocessed memories, emotions or beliefs can be liberated. I help you to gain awareness of your internal strategies and external relationship dynamics in order to increase communication and connection within yourself and with others.
Creativity & Flow
Creative vitality is an aspect of our intrinsic wellbeing. When we are flowing with our creative energy, we feel alive. We engage more flexibly and courageously with our experiences, choices and challenges. As a therapist, I see your creative essence and help you tune into it and trust its flow.
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Pamela Richardson, PhD, RCC 