10 out of 10 recommend
Eric Richardson, LMFT
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Eric is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Eric. View 51 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Alabama
Recent reviews
Eric is very knowledgeable and breaks things down to where anyone can understand. He asks the tough questions and really makes you think from a different perspective.
More about Eric
- 3 years' experience
- Male
- LMFT
Hello! I am a Marriage & Family Therapist licensed in the State of Alabama. I have worked in the social service field for more than 20 years and have worked through a wide range of wide range of concerns. I work with individuals, couples, and families- my specialty is relationships. Intra-personal relationships, personal relationships, or social relationships they are all important. So whether you are on an introspective journey, or an individual navigating life with friends; perhaps you are partners doing life together, having intimate, satisfying and responsive relationships is crucial.
I have experience in working with issues of infidelity, parenting, communications, anxiety, transitions spirituality, premarital, and more. For more than 20 years, I have been in the helping business.
My therapy style is professional yet warm and interactive. I offer a holistic counseling experience; that combines attachment theory, structural family therapy and emotionally focus therapy principles, helping clients to develop mere useful interactional patterns of behavior in their relationships, overcome their challenges to achieve their personal goals and improve their competence, capacity, and productivity.
I look forward to working with you!
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Eric Richardson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1063176782.
- LMFT · Alabama · L562 · Expires December 2024
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling, sometimes called teletherapy, refers to talk therapy delivered remotely through digital platforms, such as video calls, phone calls, or chat. It can be a great option for people who face barriers to traditional face-to-face therapy, such as those living in remote areas, individuals with mobility issues, or people with busy schedules that make it difficult to attend in-person sessions.
Teletherapy also offers greater convenience and flexibility, allowing clients to access care from the comfort of their homes. Research shows that the treatment outcomes with online counseling are often just as effective as with traditional therapy, providing a viable alternative for individuals seeking mental health support.
Reviews for Eric Richardson
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
10 out of 10 recommend
Eric is very knowledgeable and breaks things down to where anyone can understand. He asks the tough questions and really makes you think from a different perspective.
He was great! He listened and let us both express our concerns and gave beneficial feedback.
I truly enjoy our sessions, and appreciate how helpful he is.
Eric is very kind hearted, he is a great listener, and he gives great options to help you with many different needs! I have been very pleased with having Eric as my Therapist.
Mr. Richardson was the best thing for me, I’ve been so against therapy my whole life and now look forward to meeting with him every week. He is exceptional at listening to you and talking in a way that is comprehensive and helpful… It doesn’t matter what your reason to go to therapy is, everyone should consider Mr. Richardson
Great therapist!
Simply the best.
He is awesome
I’ve always wanted to try therapy but I was scared of it being too invasive. I’ve been very comfortable. I’m leaning how to be a better human, wife, mother … Mr. Richardson provides useful tools that are now apart of my every day practice. I am so glad I started this journey. I should have done this years ago. Better late than never!
Just now completing my first month with Eric and I wish I had done this sooner. He is great.
Eric is patient and kind. A straight shooter. He said things that were difficult to hear but very accurate and eye opening. I couldnt recommend a more supportive person.
Very sweet and kind, very helpful, and straightforward
Mr. Richardson is one of the best quality therapists that money can buy. He is relatable, he will explain situations to your understanding carefully, he will give you his knowledge and wisdom about what you can improve on and become. He is a 5 star therapist and I will recommend home to everyone!
Eric is absolutely phenomenal! This is my first time committing to therapy and he has made me very comfortable… He truly has a gift to carefully listen and provides great analogies that you personally can relate with, to convey a point. Plus… I don’t write reviews, that’s how highly recommended Eric is in my book.
The man is incredible. Period.
I am +40y and never had a therapy experience before. To be honest, I was quite skeptical when I started. However after just few sessions with Eric, the only question I had was: why it took me so long!? Thank you for all the wisdom and the support!
Eric has a been a godsend. He’s an expert and has been able to showcase great care and support for me during this time in my life. He’s a trustworthy, honest therapist and I have developed great deal of respect for his counsel. If you are looking for help to figure out the next best step- talk to Eric.
Mr. Richardson is a great listener. He allows you to talk and then offers his assessment which is generally spot on.
Eric is very caring and genuine. Seems like such a great person
Awesome therapist! He gives you the tools you need to be successful
Mr. Richardson has a great personality and makes the discussion of difficult subjects easier to talk about. He has exercises that are helpful in understanding different ideas and perspectives.
Time well spent
Mr Eric Richardson is great even though our time together has been brief I can tell that he is knowledgeable in his field and that he really loves what he does. I highly recommend him!!!
Very good person to talk to.
I have been through a lot these last months and Éric has always been like a lighthouse for me. He has helped me, in time of turbulence, identify and address my own needs and focus on matters that are most important to me. Thank you!
Dr. Richardson has been amazing for me. It’s only been two weeks, but he helps me focus on discovering my God-given purpose and helps me spend time thinking about how to be intentional about bringing the best out of each member of my family.
Very wise and tells it like it is. Gives. Very good and useful advice
He is a great guy and provides different perspectives on anything you are going through. Would recommend.
Eric has been a fantastic therapist. Our relationship is just beginning but already he has really helped me to begin unpacking some of the most difficult relationships in my life.
Mr. Richardson is very helpful. I also appreciate his conversational style therapy. It really allows you to open up.
Eric Richardson is incredibly intuitive and uses humor and stories very effectively to help patients develop insight. He is patient and thoughtful in his approach.
Working with Mr. Eric has been phenomenal. I have seen tremendous growth in my life and I can attribute that to his approach to therapy.
Thanks Eric. Within two sessions I was able to understand and come to terms of my feelings. There was a breakthrough and I am appreciative.
He’s awesome!
Eric is knowledgeable and a blessing to humanity. After few sessions with him, I could see the light coming on. Thank you for being a great resource and well of knowledge
Eric's wisdom is a beacon for those who need direction to move forward in life with positive experiences, and how to handle those moments when things don't quite go your way. I highly recommend. Especially for those who want a christian based perspective.
I enjoyed my first session with Eric… He made everything feel completely normal and I was ok with opening up to him about anything… I strongly recommend him for any therapy needed…
He listens and lets you know it’s alright to be feeling the way you are but offers a listening ear it’s refreshing to have someone who you can confide in
Eric listens and gives great advice. Sometimes it’s nice to have a friendly ear to listen and reassure you. He helps me figure out the puzzle pieces of life.
My first experience with therapy was with Eric and I could not have found a more impactful individual. Eric listens but is also curious to help, we worked through addiction and confidence setbacks. I would recommend Eric to anyone as his treatment greatly helped me to improve my well being!
It’s been very rewarding to work with you, Eric. I’m grateful for our time together!
Eric, is amazing. It's obvious to me he's an expert at his craft. He has given me new perspectives on many of the issues I personally face. He really makes me think about how I feel about certain issues, and why I feel that way. He makes me look at the things that bother me, and helps me understand why they bother me. It's astounding to me how quickly I've seen progress in my mental state, just by willing to try and follow his suggestions. I'm really glad I decided to reach out to him.
I have enjoyed talking with him, he's personable and he's so easy to talk to. Couldn't ask for a nicer therapist.
Amazing therapist!! You have been tremendous sir! Thank you for everything!
Eric is very sharp. After a single session, we are already working through reframing my thoughts. Seeking help with trauma, but also receiving help about work. I will say other counselors have been more flexible with schedule.
The best decision I've ever made is to choose Better Help. Eric Richardson is the therapist that was selected for me. He has been more than helpful in assisting me in navigating me through this difficult time in my life. I would definitely recommend his light-hearted therapy approach to anyone.
Extremely helpful and exceedingly knowledgeable! Definitely a wise brother in Christ!
Eric is a great listener and makes you feel at ease in his therapy approach. He listens, is empathetic and I appreciate his use of faith to bolster the therapy experience. I am very glad he was assigned to me during this difficult season in my life.
Best therapist I’ve ever had. Strongly understands my concerns and helps me works through my issues. Goes above and beyond and responds very quickly. Can’t suggest him enough.
He is very knowledgeable, empathetic and hands on in his approach. I left my first few sessions with techniques that I can use daily.
Frequently asked questions
Does Eric Richardson offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Eric Richardson works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Eric Richardson speak?
Eric Richardson speaks English.
How many years of experience does Eric Richardson have?
Eric Richardson has 3 years of experience.
Where is Eric Richardson licensed to practice?
Eric Richardson is licensed to practice in Alabama.
Does Eric Richardson accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Eric Richardson does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Eric Richardson offer?
Eric Richardson offers clients Attachment-Based Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Eric Richardson?
Eric Richardson can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Eric Richardson?
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