Katie Richard

Each of us deserves to feel truly seen and able to connect to meaning and joy in our lives. Often past experiences, expectations, stigma, and negative beliefs can get in the way of this. I believe that therapy can help to re-connect with one’s inner resources and create a path forward. Throughout my work I incorporate self-compassion, mindfulness, and awareness of feelings and sensations in the body. I also integrate concepts from EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), a valuable tool to assist with re-processing experiences that negatively affect one's sense of self by tapping into the brain's natural tendency to move towards healing and adaptive processes. I believe therapy should be a place where you can bring your whole self. I am LGBTQ+ affirming, WPATH certified, and I strive to bring a feminist, social justice, and antiracist lens to my work. Prior to forming my practice, I worked at CAPS for over 3 years and am familiar with UVA supports and systems as well as the stressors that undergraduate and graduate students often face.