THE THERAPIST’S THERAPIST (she/her)

Hi folks! My name is Aubrey Richardson, and I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas. I am (highly) addicted to coffee and espresso, so I will never tell you to reduce your caffeine intake. I have eight ear piercings and multiple tattoos, and I encourage swearing in my sessions.

I am a recovering people pleaser and perfectionist myself, who appreciates a calendar invite for every event and loves a checklist. I’ve worked in nonprofits and hospitals, and know the feeling of emotional exhaustion that comes from taking care of my clients, my friends, my family, my two rescue dogs, and everyone else in my life while trying to “take time for self-care”. Through my own therapy, I’ve learned the importance of strengthening my voice and my spine.

I work with therapists, caregivers, and helping professionals recover from people-pleasing, perfectionism, and over-achieving. They are trying to manage overbooked calendars with multiple responsibilities. They say "yes" when they mean “no" to accommodate the needs of others at their own expense. While my responsibilities, overwhelm, and relationships may look different than yours, I know why you stay up late (even though you have to get up early) scrolling on your phone while watching reality television.