Marcia Richardson , LICSW

Marcia Richardson is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with more than 25 years of clinical experience supporting people through a wide range of life challenges. She brings deep expertise in working with drug and alcohol addiction as well as patterns of codependency, and she also has a strong clinical background treating depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders.

Her practice integrates an understanding of family dynamics and relationship patterns, which informs work with parenting, intimacy concerns, and family of origin issues. She is certified as a Christian counselor and can bring that perspective into therapy when clients prefer faith-informed support. Marcia also emphasizes multicultural competence and strives to understand clients from diverse backgrounds and life experiences.

In each case she considers the whole person - emotional, relational, and practical factors - to help clients move toward greater meaning, resilience, and satisfaction in daily life. Her approach is collaborative and goal-oriented, focused on guiding people through transitions, grief, trauma, and the stresses that interfere with well-being.

Evidence-Based Care and Remote Access

Marcia Richardson applies evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to the issue at hand. For substance use and codependency she focuses on structured interventions that address patterns of use, motivation, and relapse prevention, helping clients develop practical strategies for recovery and healthier relationships. For mood and anxiety concerns she uses skills-oriented approaches that teach coping tools, emotional regulation, and problem-solving to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning. She also works with families and couples to explore interaction patterns, improve communication, and strengthen supportive connections.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Marcia partners with each person to identify interventions that fit their needs, goals, and values. She adapts techniques collaboratively, reviewing progress and adjusting the plan as therapy unfolds to ensure the best possible fit for the client.

Online therapy with Marcia is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which makes scheduling more flexible and allows people to access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations. This variety of formats can help accommodate busy lives, mobility limits, and differing comfort levels with communication styles.