Dr. Richardson offers teletherapy for clients that are currently in the state of Alaska.

Stephanie wants your experience with mental health therapy or psychological testing to be amazing!  Her top priority is for your to feel cared for and respected.  She also wants you to feel like your time and money spent working with her were worth it.

Stephanie has over 25 years of experience providing mental health care in Anchorage.  She has a Doctorate degree in psychology.  She is licensed by the State of Alaska as a psychologist and professional counselor.  She has worked in emergency psychiatry, residential treatment, and has been a provider at Willow Medical & Wellness since 2013.  

Stephanie uses evidence-based interventions and psychological tests.  This means that they are backed by research to show that they work.  She also recognizes that each individual is unique and appreciates partnership with her patients as they share their preferences and perspectives.  

Stephanie has specialized training in treating depression, anxiety, OCD, fear of flying, and relationship challenges.  She welcomes the opportunity to use her experience with psychological testing to help identify dynamics that may be prompting consideration of mental health treatment…and helpful next steps.

Nervous About Your First Appointment? Often people are nervous because they don’t know what to expect.  Here’s an overview-when you first call the clinic, you will have an opportunity to talk with Tanner, our intake coordinator.  He is very kind.  He will ask for a brief summary of what prompted you to call.  This is so we can make sure that we provide what you are looking for.  He’ll then send you some standard paperwork to complete.  This saves you time at your first appointment.  When you arrive for your appointment, you’ll be greeted by Tanner, Courtney, or Kammie.  They are friendly and go out of their way to help patients feel welcome.  Stephanie starts appointments on time (except on the rare occasion).  She will tell you about her philosophy of care and learn more about what led you to reach out.  Do not feel like you need to have everything sorted out to explain it to her.  It’s common for people to “just talk.”  By the end of the conversation, she will have worked with you to identify a goal for therapy or testing.  She will also talk with you about a treatment or testing plan.    

I’m afraid to talk about personal experiences, or to disclose embarrassing issues.  You decide what and when you share information.  Take time to trust Stephanie.  For therapy patients, she will provide you with tools to lower anxiety.  You can use them as you start to share painful or embarrassing experiences. 

I worry that she will want me to make changes that I’m not ready to make.  In therapy, Stephanie will offer you tools.  You decide what you want to use, and when you want to use them.  If you are unsure, talk with Stephanie about it.  She will respect your uncertainty. 

I need psychological testing.  What if I fail the test? Good news!  You can’t fail.  While testing is standardized, the information is unique to you.  Ultimately the goal with testing is to increase understanding of your daily experiences and make recommendations about interventions that may make things easier for you.