Lydia C Richardson, PsyD

About

Psychologist in Chicago, IL. Works with Relationship Issues, Child and Women's Issues. Sees clients in person and online. Works out of network for insurance. Accepting new clients.

Areas of expertise

• Relationship Issues
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Coping Skills
• Divorce
• Family Conflict
• Grief
• Life Transitions
• Parenting
• Peer Relationships
• Racial Identity
• School Issues
• Self Esteem
• Trauma and PTSD

Types of therapy

• Attachment-basedLooks at early bonds with caregivers and how they shape relationships and emotions now, and works toward a greater sense of safety and connection.
• CoachingGoal-focused work on the present and future, such as career, performance or life changes, rather than treatment of a mental health condition.
• Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)A structured, practical therapy that looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions affect each other, and teaches skills for changing unhelpful thinking and habits.
• Culturally SensitiveTakes a person's culture, identity, background and values into account, and shapes the work so it fits their life.
• Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)Combines mindfulness practice, paying attention to the present moment without judgment, with ideas from cognitive therapy.
• PsychodynamicExplores how past experiences, relationships and feelings outside awareness shape how a person thinks and acts today.
• Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)A short-term, goal-focused approach that spends less time on problems and more on what already works and the small steps toward what the person wants.
• Trauma FocusedTherapy for people affected by trauma. Puts safety and pacing first, and helps process painful memories so they have less hold on daily life.

More details

Sessions

Both in-person and online

Accepting new clients

Yes

Specialties

Relationship Issues, Child, Women's Issues, ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Codependency, Coping Skills, Developmental Disorders, Divorce, Drug Abuse, Education and Learning Disabilities, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Mood Disorders, Neurodivergence, Parenting, Peer Relationships, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Racial Identity, School Issues, Self Esteem, Substance Use, Trauma and PTSD

Insurance

Out of Network

Fees

Individual sessions $240, couple sessions $320; sliding scale available

Payment methods

American Express, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa, Zelle

Ages

Teen, Adults, Elders (65+)

Works with

Individuals, Couples, Family

Communities

Gay Allied, Lesbian Allied, Queer Allied, Racial Justice Allied, Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American, Hispanic and Latino

Languages

English

Gender

Female

Education

Roosevelt University

Years in practice

22

Education & qualifications