New York, Connecticut & Florida

Clear direction. Practical strategies.
Progress.

Therapy must do more than help you understand what happened. It should help you figure out what to do next. Applied Counseling uses evidence-based approaches to clarify what's happening now, identify what can change, and develop practical strategies for moving forward.

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How we can help

What brings you here?

For yourself

Therapy for adults

Support for anxiety, OCD, ADHD, emotion regulation, stress, relationships, or patterns that keep you stuck.

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For your child

For children & teens

Evidence-based support for anxiety, OCD, ARFID/selective eating, and related emotional or behavioral challenges, often working directly with parents.

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For parents, spouses & family members

When someone you love is struggling

Support to regulate your own emotions, manage the tough energy that comes from living alongside someone who is struggling, and find more calm.

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How we work

A clear path forward.

Many people come to therapy because something isn't working and they aren't sure what to do differently. Others know what they want to change but can't seem to make it happen.

Applied Counseling takes an active, structured approach. We work to understand what's keeping the problem going, identify what can change, and develop practical strategies you can use in everyday life. Then we see what works for you, what doesn't, and keep tweaking from there.

Our approach is straightforward and collaborative. We use evidence-based treatments when appropriate, while tailoring the work to the person in front of us.

Leigh Richards, PhD, LMHC-D, LPC
Meet Leigh

Leigh Richards, PhD, LMHC-D, LPC

I'm Leigh Richards, founder of Applied Counseling Group, working with clients across New York, Connecticut, and Florida.

I work with adults, children, and parents dealing with anxiety, OCD, ARFID, ADHD, emotion regulation, and other emotional or behavioral challenges. I also work with parents, spouses, and family members navigating the impact of living with someone who is struggling.

My approach is practical, collaborative, and evidence-based. I help clients understand what's keeping a problem going, identify what can change, and develop strategies they can apply in everyday life.

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Not sure where to start?

A free 30-minute consultation can help you decide which kind of support may be the best fit for you, your child, or family.

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