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Welcome to Jeri Richards Counseling, a trusted provider of mental health services in Arlington and Stanwood, Washington. We are delighted that you have taken the first step towards seeking therapy to address your concerns and enhance your life. Our dedicated team of licensed mental health professionals is committed to helping children, adolescents, individual adults, and families navigate life's challenges and discover their inherent strengths.

Our founder, Jeri Richards, has been passionately serving the community for over two decades. With a Master of Arts in Psychology from Antioch University Seattle and extensive training in various therapeutic approaches, Jeri is well-equipped to help you handle difficult issues, develop stronger relationships, and broaden your life's possibilities. At Jeri Richards Counseling, we believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is the foundation for successful therapy. We invite you to explore our background, expertise, and approach to counseling, and to reach out to us to determine if we would be a good fit for your therapeutic journey.

Experience Areas

At Jeri Richards Counseling, we offer a wide range of services tailored to meet your unique needs:

1. Adjustment issues

2. Anxiety

3. Depression and mood disorders

4. Family issues

5. Foster families and adoptive families

6. Grief and loss

7. Life transitions

8. Parenting support and coaching

9. Suicide ideation

10. Trauma recovery

We employ a family systems approach, helping you explore your interactions with the people in your life-your family, school or work, and community. Additionally, we use cognitive behavioral techniques, assisting you in identifying, testing, and reshaping the beliefs and assumptions that underlie your behavior. Our therapeutic approach also integrates art therapy and play therapy techniques, ensuring a holistic and personalized treatment plan.

Clinical Supervision

Jeri Richards Counseling is proud to offer clinical supervision services for graduates pursuing their Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) credentials. As a Washington State Department of Health-Approved Supervisor, Jeri provides affordable, collaborative, and flexible supervision in individual, group, and distance formats. With over 12 years of postgraduate clinical, supervisory, and administrative experience, Jeri maintains current knowledge and expertise in the field through ongoing training, conference attendance, and professional development activities. By fostering a supportive and educationally rich environment, we empower future mental health professionals to succeed and positively impact the lives of their clients.

Certification and Affiliation

Jeri Richards Counseling is committed to upholding the highest ethical and professional standards. Our certifications include:

• Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Washington State Department of Health - 1999 #LH00004606
• Approved Clinical Supervisor
• Child Mental Health Specialist
• Ethnic Minority Mental Health Specialist for Native Americans

We are proud members of the Washington Mental Health Counselors Association and adhere to their guidelines for best practices and professional conduct. We invite you to learn more about our services, approach, and commitment to your mental health and well-being; please feel free to contact us with any questions or to schedule an appointment.