Welcome to Richard Counseling Services

A nurturing space where rich healing begins, and every person is supported on their
journey toward mental health wellness.

The right support at every stage

Your needs and experiences are unique, and we recognize that healing looks different for everyone. We provide personalized treatment plans tailored to your specific goals and circumstances.

Individual counseling

Provides a safe space to process emotional and mental distress without distraction or judgment.

Family therapy

Family therapy creates a supportive environment where families better understand one another, improve communication, work through conflict, and strengthen relationships together.

Children and Adolescents Therapy

We specialize in supporting children and adolescents as they build emotional skills, resilience, and healthy development during key stages of growth.

Hello!

I’m Shaletha Richard, and I provide quality mental health care to help you navigate life’s challenges. I specialize in working with children and adolescents, while also supporting adults seeking counseling. I am here to support your mental health journey and offer a safe, compassionate space for healing and growth. I accept insurance, self-pay, and offer a sliding scale to ensure services are accessible.

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Contact Us

Email

Send us a message
info@richardcounseling.com

Phone

Speak with us directly
803-386-7627

Location

1413 Calhoun Street Suite 130 Columbia SC 29201

Real change

Mrs. Richard Counseling Services has truly changed my life. Mrs. Richard helped me learn how to communicate my feelings without immediately becoming defensive or frustrated when trying to explain myself. Through her guidance, I became a better partner to my now fiancé by learning how to communicate, spend quality time together, and understand that healthy relationships are about give and take and sharing with one another. She helped me open up emotionally instead of acting out, and even supported me through panic attacks by teaching me controlled breathing techniques. In a busy world where we often forget to care for ourselves mentally and physically, Mrs. Richard helped me prioritize my well-being. I also struggled being around people, and through her dedication, I was able to obtain an emotional support animal, which has made a huge difference in my mental health. I am now in a much healthier place and could never thank her enough.
A.G.
Therapy with Mrs. Richard has helped me in such a major way. The first day I walked into her office, I was lost, confused, and depressed. In such short time, my life has taken a turn for the better. I’ve honestly learned self-control and self-discipline. I smile more, I laugh more, and I’m truly in a better place. Who knew such a short time would bring such major results? I’m truly a better person. I thank her for helping me become the person I am today!
J.C.
When I first came to Mrs. Richard’s office, I was feeling overwhelmed and unsure of how to cope with the challenges I was facing. I was struggling with negative thoughts and felt truly lost. I have had several counselors in the past, but none were as helpful. I feel incredibly lucky to have met Mrs. Richard at the right time in my life. Each day, I am getting better—learning healthier coping skills, improving my communication, and opening up about my feelings. She has handled every situation I’ve ever brought to her with professionalism, compassion, and deep understanding. She has helped me through situations I once believed were impossible and has encouraged me to be my best self. She is a direct reason for my current successes, both big and small.
M.S.
If you just need something as simple as someone to talk to this is the place , Mrs, Richard's actually takes the time to get to know and understand her clients , I feel like after each session there's a little weight lifted.
A.R.