Rosa Richards, LCSW

Staff Therapist

Philosophy

Life provides us the opportunity to learn, teach, and grow as human beings. The clients that I have offered support and guidance to in the past, have made the decision that they are looking to improve their overall wellness (mind, body, and spirit) and/or make changes in their life. In my experience as a counselor, I have been able to be a witness to the changes, growth, and healing that takes place when people are given the opportunity to work through some of their challenges and difficulties.

During our work together, there may be times when it is helpful to reflect and address past memories/experiences that influence our thoughts and feelings about ourselves, others, and the world. My hope is that by being able to work with you during this time, you will give yourself the chance to live and experience life in the present, and with the future in mind, while utilizing information and reason. I would like to offer hope, information, support, guidance, and the space for you to obtain what you are looking for from the counseling experience. It would be my honor and privilege to work with you in continuing your journey of learning, growing, and living.

Rosa began her counseling career working with survivors of domestic violence. She provided individual and group counseling. Rosa has had the opportunity to work in a general counseling agency with individuals, couples, and families. Rosa has also worked in the school setting providing support to school staff, parents, and counseling to students.

Additional Areas of Focus

Anger management
Boundaries
Bullying
Chronic pain
Codependency
Coping with divorce, blended families
Depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts
Domestic violence recovery
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy)
Faith and spirituality
Family therapy
Grief and loss
Life changes/transitions
Marriage, couples
Parenting
Relationship issues
Social skills
Stress management
Trauma
Women's issues, young women

Certifications

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) certified

Education

Bachelor of Science in Orthotics and Prosthetics from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas Allied Health Sciences School
Master of Science Degree in Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington