I’m most passionate about trauma work and caring for patients with suicidal thoughts or behaviors. It is truly rewarding to see people who have struggled get better through the use of evidence-based therapies.
Together We Will
- Create a supportive, non-judgemental space.
- Collaboratively identify treatment goals, based on your needs and symptoms.
- Identify, evaluate, and change your unhelpful, negative, or upsetting thoughts.
- Collaborate to develop and practice mindfulness, relaxation, and coping techniques.
- Create change by focusing on your solutions and your goals.
Works with
I work with youth, young adults, and people of all ages. I am trained to help people with depression, anxiety, and many other mental health conditions including those who have feelings or actions of wanting to end their life. I specialize in working with patients who are struggling with suicidal thoughts or behaviors.
Therapies I Offer
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT),
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT),
- Motivational Interviewing (MI),
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
My Patients Say
“After working with Jessica, I can see now how my patterns of thinking contributed to me wanting to die. I've learned so many skills…to recognize those thoughts and challenge them when they come up. My depression is significantly better and I'm starting to find joy in life again.”
Psychology Today
I’m passionate about trauma work and caring for patients with suicidal thoughts or behaviors. It is truly rewarding to see people get better through the use of evidence-based therapies. We'll work together to create a collaborative, non-judgmental space. Then we will identify, evaluate, and change your unhelpful or upsetting thoughts. My goal is to help reduce your symptoms and unhelpful thoughts — so you feel better.
One of my patients said: “After working with Jessica, I can see now how my patterns of thinking contributed to me wanting to die. I've learned so many skills…to recognize those thoughts and challenge them when they come up. My depression is significantly better and I'm starting to find joy in life again.”
I'm practicing through Vita Health. Our mental health practice includes online psychiatry, mental health therapy, and care for patients who have suicidal thoughts and behaviors. I specialize in PTSD and trauma-focused care. I hold licenses in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Washington, California, Arizona, Colorado and Texas.
Psychology on the past
My name is Jessica Richardson (She/her). I have a Bachelors of Arts degree in Psychology and Masters degree in Social Work both from The University of Connecticut. I am based in Connecticut and have been licensed to practice social work here since 2013. I hold licenses in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Washington, California, Arizona, Colorado and Texas. I am trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD and have a lot of experience in evidenced-based cognitive behavioral therapy for suicide care. Trauma work and suicide care are what I am most passionate about.