Laura Richardson

Dr. Laura Richardson is a board-certified psychologist in Northern New Jersey, renowned for her expertise in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). With over a decade of dedicated practice, Dr. Richardson leads a specialized group practice that focuses on DBT for both teens and adults. She holds a DBT-LBC certification from the prestigious Linehan Board of Certification, ensuring her commitment to excellence in this therapeutic approach. In addition to her DBT specialization, Dr. Richardson offers Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for depression and anxiety, as well as DBT-Prolonged Exposure (DBT-PE) and EMDR for trauma. Her practice provides a comprehensive DBT program that includes four distinct modes: 1) Individual Therapy, where clients explore patterns and develop solutions using DBT skills; 2) Group Skills Training, with adolescent groups following the Drs. Miller and Rathus DBT Model and adult multi-family groups adhering to Dr. Linehan’s skills training manual; 3) Skills coaching phone calls at no additional cost; and 4) a weekly consultation team that enhances therapist skills and program quality. Dr. Richardson's warm and supportive approach creates a nurturing environment for personal growth and healing.