Megan Richardson, LMFT

10/08/2025

https://time.com/7322675/therapy-wisdom-for-kids-parents/

These easy-to-remember gems can stick with kids for a lifetime.

06/24/2022

Matrescence ❤️

https://www.ted.com/talks/alexandra_sacks_a_new_way_to_think_about_the_transition_to_motherhood

10/27/2021

When should you explore couples counseling?

We typically feel most confident in areas of our lives where we have support, and our relationships are no different. Research shows that couples who seek help early have the best chance of thriving even during difficult times. It can be especially helpful to seek guidance for yourself and your loved one during big life events and transitions.

Working with a trained professional is an investment in your relationship and overall well-being. On the Gottman Relationship Blog, Terri A. Ammirati, LCPC (Ammirati Counseling) offers tips to help you seek support for your relationship: https://bit.ly/2Zv2UW5

Please note: our social media posts are not meant to address situations of abuse. For immediate support, please contact thehotline.org.

01/05/2021

“How do humans actually change?”

It is not as simple as our New Year’s resolutions might suggest.

In the “How Humans Change” chapter in , I break down the steps we take before we make any tangible change (via a model developed by the psychologist James Prochaska): pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and, most importantly…

MAINTENANCE

This is the stage where most New Year’s resolutions go awry. All too often, people make a change and then one backslide leads them to give up entirely. But the truth is, along the path to change you are almost ALWAYS going to backtrack. It's just part of the process, so be kind to yourself and gracefully get back on track ✨

Now tell me: which stage of change are you in? ⬇️

10/16/2020

Dr. Murray has been so influential in my development as a trauma informed therapist. Honored to share her story and advocacy.

For many who have experienced violence from intimate partners, the risk doesn't end when they are safely away from their abuser. There is a risk every time t...

06/21/2020

Celebrating the vulnerability of this father, Dr. David Levine, survivor of paternal postpartum depression. We honor the challenges they also face and appreciate you on this Father's Day!

Postpartum Support International presents an interview with Dr. David Levine, survivor of paternal postpartum depression. Video by Plante Grande.

06/14/2020

“Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.”

06/13/2020

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06/09/2020

https://www.today.com/parents/5-ways-kids-families-peacefully-protest-home-t183022

"What we really want to see is support without conditions," says one dad, explaining how families can stand up against injustice.

05/31/2020

https://glazermuseum.org/socialjustice

We are heartbroken by the trauma occurring across our country in the wake of the killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor. As a children’s museum, we want to speak to parents at this moment. We often help children cope with traumatic events by referencing the advice of Fred Rogers to “look fo...