Alley Richardson
Licensed Therapist, MS, LCMHC
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My approach to OCD treatment is person-centered: I am interested in you as a person first, then your OCD. I know life can be complicated and that people might have more than one mental health concern. Whatever those concerns are, I'm ready to meet you where you are and help you get where you want to be—with empathy, compassion, and non-judgment. I'm grateful for the opportunity to support you. In addition to OCD therapy, I also work with general anxiety, depression, and relationship anxiety.
My approach to OCD treatment is person-centered: I am interested in you as a person first, then your OCD. I know life can be complicated and that people might have more than one mental health concern. Whatever those concerns are, I'm ready to meet you where you are and help you get where you want to be—with empathy, compassion, and non-judgment. I'm grateful for the opportunity to support you. In addition to OCD therapy, I also work with general anxiety, depression, and relationship anxiety.
Location
Licensed in Connecticut, North Carolina, Pennsylvania
About
Clinical Expertise
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, Skin picking, Hair pulling, Nail biting, Tics, Children and Adolescents
Education
East Carolina University
Insurance
Plans accepted by Alley
Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Ascension SmartHealth, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont, Capital BlueCross, Cigna, ClaimDOC, Claritev (MultiPlan) PHCS, Curative, Forest County Potawatomi, GEHA, Highmark, Horizon BCBS, Imagine Health, Independence Blue Cross, Meritain Health, Partners Direct Health, Student Blue, UHC Student Services, UMR, UMR - The Alliance, United Health Care Student Services, United Healthcare,
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My personal connection to OCD and mental health
My own experiences with anxiety and depression throughout a lot of life transitions impacted and influenced my approach to therapy. I wanted to help people feel understood during times of distress and to see that they could be well again and happy again, that they are worthy of that happiness, and that their mental health and well-being matter.
How I create a safe, supportive environment in therapy
I create a safe environment by allowing you to feel heard. While I contribute, I definitely give you lots of opportunities to speak and feel understood. I'm very open to new things, and I want you to know that you are being heard and that this is important to me. My Members have shared that I'm very nonjudgmental when they talk about things I don't understand or have never heard of before; they've said I'm very easy to talk to. I'm also part of a large Puerto Rican family, and I grew up in the South, so I use those personal experiences to connect with others.
What I want to help you see in yourself
I want to help you see that you are deserving of being well and feeling okay again. That you are worthy. That you are very strong and capable of confronting and overcoming your OCD.
My message to you if you're considering therapy
If you're unsure about exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy, I want you to know that I will be with you every step of the way. You will never have to do something you are not comfortable with, and as you face things you may be concerned about speaking about with anyone else, I will not be judging you.
Why our members love working with Alley
K.F.
I'm so happy to be working with Alley. She is so easy to talk to and she really gets it. I'm really learning about my OCD and how to manage it. Alley's way of therapy helps me see things differently. She's the best!
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