Whitley Richards, a Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, ATR, LPC, is passionate about counseling preteens, teens, and adults, with a focus on behavioral issues, anxiety, and self-harming. She earned her graduate degree in Art Therapy and Counseling from Eastern Virginia Medical School and embarked on her professional journey at Harbor Point Behavioral Health Center, where she discovered her profound commitment to supporting adolescents facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, and oppositional behaviors. Whitley employs a cognitive-behavioral and person-centered approach, facilitating individual, group, and family therapy sessions. Utilizing Art Therapy and EMDR as integral therapeutic tools, she embraces the creative process to enhance rapport, emotional processing, self-expression, and the development of coping skills. With six years of experience in the field, Whitley has gained a deep understanding of the adolescent mindset, allowing her to make a meaningful impact in the lives of teens and their families. Additionally, she offers supervision to LPC residents, further demonstrating her dedication to the field of mental health.