Naala Richards, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Naala Richards

Focus areas

Anxiety

Life Transition

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Relationship Struggles

Depression

Stress

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Attachment-based

Culturally Sensitive

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Family Systems

Compassion Focused

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Asian, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Naala Richards

Hi there, I'm Naala! Hello. My name is Naala Richards. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California and Colorado. I hope to be your person amidst this busy life, holding space for you as you tend to pain, grief, sadness, anxiety, anger, self-doubt, and other feelings. My goal is to be a nonjudgmental support and guide as you move toward wholeness and healing. My approach My approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and person-centered. I strive to provide a safe, supportive atmosphere where we can partner to address problematic thoughts, behaviors, and patterns. I focus on the "here and now," the therapeutic relationship, and draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. My focus I work with teenagers and adults. I have experience with grief, loss, depression, anxiety, life transitions, and supporting those living with chronic health issues. My communication style My style is gentle and supportive. I am an excellent listener, aiming for you to feel heard through active listening, validation, and clarifying questions. When necessary, I provide gentle feedback. Ultimately, I hope that as we work together, you begin to feel whole, your best self, and live your best life. My hope is for you to flourish and live life fully. My journey to mental healthcare I've always been a helper at heart and find joy in witnessing resilience and growth. When I experienced life events with big emotions and difficult thoughts, counseling and support groups helped me. I wanted to use my experience to help others. I earned my Master of Social Work from Portland State University. After graduation, I obtained my LCSW license in Colorado and California and worked as a hospice grief counselor for over five years.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Panic Attack

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Relationship Struggles

Therapy

Anxiety

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Panic Attack

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Francisco/Oakland

Education and training

Portland State University, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1619372091

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What practice does Naala Richards work with?

Naala Richards works with Rula Health - San Francisco/Oakland.

What are common reasons for patients to see Naala Richards?

Naala Richards frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Naala Richards on their profile.