Valerie Richards
Counselor, LMHC, CST, MS, EdS
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
4 Endorsed
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Vive Ut Vivas means to live life to the fullest. That statement is exactly what I want to help my clients to do. Through therapy, I want to provide my clients with the tools that they need to live their life to the fullest and to discover the potential they have within themselves. My goal is to work with individuals and couples to face their challenges and move beyond those challenges in a supportive, positive and therapeutic way. Specialties include sex therapy, sex addiction, relationships, sexual issues and much more.
I am a Certified Sex Therapist in Florida. I work with individuals, families and couples on a variety of sex and relationship related issues. I strive to provide an environment free from judgment where clients can comfortably address sexual and other issues in a completely confidential environment.
Please don't let finances be a barrier to seeking treatment. Call today and see if we can work out an arrangement that works for you. Sex therapy is a specialty that requires additional training beyond Licensure. If seeking this service, please make sure it is with someone who has been trained appropriately.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Valerie Richards now - (772) 242-9709
Let's Connect (772) 242-9709
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $150
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Paypal, VisaInsurance
- Out of Network
Valerie Richards
Counselor, LMHC, CST, MS, EdS
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (772) 242-9709
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Florida / MH12579 Valerie Richards
- In Practice for 19 years
- Attended Florida State University, Graduated 2006
- Certificate from AASECT candidate 2014
- Certificate from Florida Post-graduate Sex Therapy Training Institu Sex Therapy Certification / 2013
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Valerie Richards
Counselor, LMHC, CST, MS, EdS
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (772) 242-9709
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Sex Therapy
- Sexual Addiction
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- Addiction
- Adoption
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Antisocial Personality
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Body Image
- Cancer
- Career Counseling
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Chronic Pain
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Infidelity
- Internet Addiction
- kink aware, parent/child relationships
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Polyamory & ENM
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Thinking Disorders
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Valerie Richards
Counselor, LMHC, CST, MS, EdS
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (772) 242-9709
4 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Certified sex therapy
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- EMDR
- Family / Marital
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Reality Therapy
- Relational
- Strength-Based
- TF-CBT
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
Valerie Richards
Counselor, LMHC, CST, MS, EdS
Take the first step to help. Call now - (772) 242-9709