Therapist profile
Marcia Richardson, LICSW
Massachusetts
LICSW - Addiction and Mood Concerns
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- Credentials
- LICSW
- License
- LICSW, Massachusetts / LICSW110337; LICSW, Rhode Island / ISW04005
- NPI
- 1427116979
- Experience
- 25 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Massachusetts
About
- Addiction support
- Mood disorders
- Codependency focus
About Marcia
Marcia Richardson is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in Massachusetts with 25 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and relationship concerns, and she notes codependency and drug and alcohol addiction among her focus areas.
She also brings a Christian counseling perspective when clients want that viewpoint included. Sessions attend to mood disorders, trauma and post-traumatic stress, grief, and intimacy-related issues. She mentions attention-deficit/hyperactivity concerns and parenting stress as part of the range she addresses.
Her approach considers cultural background and the effects of prejudice and discrimination on daily life. She says she notices family of origin patterns and forgiveness issues when they affect current behavior and relationships. Conversation covers practical coping skills as well as how beliefs shape choices.
Marcia aims to look at all parts of a person’s life that affect health and functioning. That can mean talking through patterns of putting others first, setting limits, or managing cravings and relapse risk. The work often blends symptom-focused strategies with broader conversations about values and meaning.
She describes her role as a guide during hard times, helping people clarify goals and take small steps toward steadier routines and improved mood. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not accept international clients.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions help
Marcia describes her work as using evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on symptoms and on life patterns. One approach centers on practical coping skills for anxiety and mood issues - teaching simple routines, breathing and grounding practices, and problem-solving steps to reduce daily distress. Another approach addresses addiction and codependency by identifying behavioral triggers, practicing boundary-setting, and planning for relapse prevention and safer choices.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting over time together.
Confirm current session options before booking because formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. For some people, audio-only calls use less bandwidth and help them focus away from video. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and worksheets for remote sessions so skills practice continues between meetings.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts, Rhode Island
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, and lists codependency among her focus areas.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She combines practical coping strategies with broader conversations about values and family patterns to help people make steady changes.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 25 years of clinical experience as a therapist.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an MA LICSW and practices in Massachusetts.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.