Rev. Faith Richardson

Rev. Faith Richardson is a Licensed Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor based in Georgia who combines clinical training with pastoral experience. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Wesleyan College, a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Penfield College at Mercer University, and a Master of Divinity with a concentration in Pastoral Care and Counseling from the James and Carolyn McAfee School of Theology at Mercer University. Her Clinical Pastoral Education included placements at the Training and Counseling Center at St. Luke's, Emory University Hospital, and the VA Medical Center in Atlanta.

Her work history spans psychiatric and drug treatment facilities, major hospitals, and church settings. She lists Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy among her clinical orientations and also applies a client-centered stance, adapting methods to individual needs. Areas she addresses include stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, depression, self esteem, bipolar disorders, and compassion fatigue.

With a decade of professional experience, she integrates counseling skills and pastoral care to support people facing life transitions, health challenges, and complex emotional concerns. Her approach emphasizes establishing rapport and offering consistent professional respect as a foundation for collaborative work.