Stacy Richardson

Stacy Richardson accepts Prime Health, Centivo, Blue Shield of California, Health Net, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, and Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in California are estimated at $205-250 per session.

Stacy Richardson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Stacy is licensed to practice in California and Virginia, so clients located in any of those states can book sessions. Stacy’s California license number is 114373, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Stacy Richardson has been practicing therapy for 21 years. Stacy’s education and training include PhD - Psychology, Gender Studies Emphasis, NorthCentral University; Certificate in Dialectical Behavior Therapy Foundational Training - A Lineham Company; Certified Addiction Drug and Alcohol Counselor II, CCAP. Over that time, Stacy has worked closely with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Indigenous Americans, Veterans, First responders, Trans+, Non-monogamous relationships, Students, and LGBTQ+. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Stacy is part of that group.

Stacy Richardson works with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Indigenous Americans, Veterans, First responders, Trans+, Non-monogamous relationships, Students, and LGBTQ+ and specializes in Animal Loss, Anxiety, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Divorce, Family Conflict, Grief, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, Stress, Trans+, Trauma, Women's Issues, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Stacy spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Stacy is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Stacy Richardson draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Stacy’s style is affirming, authentic, direct, and empowering.

Stacy Richardson (she/her) offers therapy in English. Stacy identifies as Black/African American. Stacy provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

Stacy Richardson offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 69848 California Highway 111 in Rancho Mirage. Stacy is licensed in California and Virginia, and you need to be located in one of those states at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Stacy Richardson is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Stacy will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Stacy’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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