Our Team
Barb Richards, MA, LPC, Owner & Therapist
I have a passion for coming alongside my clients and empowering them to find their strengths to make positive changes in their lives. I am committed to building a relationship with my clients that will facilitate growth and healing; gaining knowledge and tools that will promote continued growth and development even after therapy has ended. I am also dedicated to continuing to grow and learn professionally and personally in order to provide the best possible care for my clients.
My approach to counseling is person-centered and strength-based. I believe that each individual has the power to change, grow, and heal and that sometimes we all need someone to come alongside us and help us on our journey to living our best possible life.
I am trained in EMDR (eye movement desensitization & reprocessing therapy) and PRT (pain reprocessing therapy). I also integrate other evidenced-based techniques such as mindfulness and cognitive techniques with clients.
In my free time, I enjoy reading, being outdoors, and spending time with family, friends and my dog, Louie.
*Barb is currently accepting in-person and telehealth clients. (Cash Pay & Insurance Accepted)
Amanda Fackler, LPC, MEd, NCC, Therapist
I have a deep commitment to supporting teenagers and adults through all of life’s challenges. It is my greatest desire to help people of all ages feel known, supported, and prepared to face the world each day. I consider it a joy to celebrate with you as you adjust your skill set to include improved ways of thinking, coping, and healing. As you dedicate yourself to this new journey, know that I am constantly working to improve my skillset so I can help my clients to the best of my ability.
In my therapeutic practice I use a variety of techniques that are evidence based and tailored specifically to the needs of my clients. I take a collaborative approach to set goals that are meaningful to you and that will ideally lead toward lasting change and a sense of empowerment. I am very passionate about helping my clients unlock their full potential, move through their struggles, and create a new way of like that feels like thriving not just surviving.
I am trained in Brainspotting Phase-1, Gottman Level 1 (couples counseling), and I have extensive training and experience working with both teenagers and older adults ages 65+.
In my free time I like to crochet, listen to audiobooks and podcasts, listen to Taylor Swift and spend time exploring with my fiancé and our dog.
*Amanda is currently accepting telehealth clients (Cash pay and will be Accepting Insurance Soon!)
Melissa Lininger, LMSW, Therapist
It’s hard to be vulnerable with someone you do not know and start that journey toward healing. I use a trauma informed approach to help my client feel as comfortable and safe as they can in my virtual space. I believe that establishing safety is an important aspect to build relationships with my clients. I genuinely want to hear my client’s stories to be able to get to the root cause of what is causing yuck in my clients nervous systems.
I used a multi-faceted therapeutic approach that involves somatic practices, EMDR, internal family systems, and pain reprocessing therapy. I believe we come to therapy to be a better parent to ourselves.
In my spare time I like to travel, spend time with family, listen to audible books, practice yoga, and spend time with friends.
*Melissa is currently accepting telehealth clients (Cash pay & Insurance Accepted)
