Shania Richards
Associate Professional Counselor
Life can feel like a lot sometimes. Maybe you’re constantly overthinking, worrying about school, friendships, or the future. Maybe you feel like no one really gets you, or you’re just exhausted from trying to keep it all together. Whether it’s anxiety, stress, depression, or just feeling overwhelmed, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Bring all your “stuff”—the overthinking, the stress, the self-doubt—and we’ll sort through it together. Our sessions are a space where you can be real about what you’re going through. We’ll talk through what’s been weighing on you, figure out what’s underneath it, and build strategies that actually help. We’ll even role-play tough conversations or situations so you can go into them feeling more confident and in control.
You deserve to feel understood and supported. By the time we’re done, you’ll have a solid toolbox of coping skills, better ways to handle stress, and a deeper understanding of yourself. No pressure, no judgment—just a space where you can show up as you and figure things out at your own pace.
Client Focus: Individuals age 5 and up
Modalities Utilized: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Play therapy concepts, Art therapy concepts, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Person-centered therapy
Certifications/Trainings:
Issues: Anxiety, depression, life changes, autism, child and teen issues
Experience: Shania is an Associate Professional Counselor and University of West Georgia graduate with a Master’s of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Shania has worked with children ages 5 and up, and spent time working at a school for individuals with autism, anxiety, depression, and sensory processing disorders.
Supervisor: Laura Hafner LPC
More than just my work:
“Be where your feet are.” - Scott O’Niel
I find joy in taking walks outside, having my favorite coffee, and immersing myself in a good book.
Outside of sessions, you can find me spending time with my family and friends, painting, doing puzzles, or going to the gym.
Book with me if…
You feel consistently nervous or sad with no change
You struggle with loving yourself
You feel burdened with everyday life
You have a hard time making friends
Your child is having behavioral challenges and you don’t know why
Your child has received an Autism diagnosis and you’re unsure of what to do next
Your child has is struggling and wants someone to talk to