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Areas of focus include <a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/library/addiction\" class=\"article-inline-link\" data-context-link=\"360\">addiction</a>, anxiety, depression, infidelity, marital and premarital concerns, and parenting.</p><p>Harris-Richards works with people, couples, and families to enhance sexual health and relational well-being. Harris-Richards has over eighteen years of experience in therapy, coupled with more than forty years in the arts and business.</p><p>Her educational background includes training in family and systemic therapy, which informs her comprehensive approach to mental health. Her therapeutic style combines narrative therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and evidence-based practices.</p><dl class=\"person-facts\"><div><dt>Inclusive care</dt><dd>LGBTQ+ Allied · Open Relationships Non-Monogamy · Sex-Positive; Kink Allied</dd></div><div><dt>Practitioner gender</dt><dd>Female</dd></div><div><dt>Professional types</dt><dd>Therapist · Social Worker · Marriage and Family Therapist</dd></div><div><dt>Session types</dt><dd>Couples · Family · Individual</dd></div><div><dt>Session formats</dt><dd>In-Person · Online/Video</dd></div><div><dt>Licensed states</dt><dd>Massachusetts</dd></div></dl><section class=\"person-regional-communities\" aria-labelledby=\"local-communities\"><h2 id=\"local-communities\">Local Communities</h2><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/local/new-bedford-ma\">New Bedford, MA</a></li></ul></section><section class=\"person-related-communities\" id=\"topic-communities\" aria-labelledby=\"topic-communities-heading\"><h2 id=\"topic-communities-heading\">Topic Communities</h2><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/community/anxiety\">Anxiety</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/community/depression\">Depression</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/community/post-traumatic-stress-disorder\">Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/community/addiction\">Addiction</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/community/substance-use-disorders\">Substance Use Disorders</a></li></ul></section></section><section aria-labelledby=\"tab-contributions\" class=\"person-panel person-view\" id=\"contributions\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-empty\"><p>No contributions are linked to this profile yet.</p></div></section><section aria-labelledby=\"tab-care\" class=\"person-panel person-view\" id=\"care\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-care-layout\"><nav aria-label=\"Care details\" aria-orientation=\"horizontal\" class=\"person-care-nav\" role=\"tablist\"><a aria-controls=\"specialties\" aria-selected=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/donna-harris-richards#specialties\" id=\"care-tab-specialties\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\">Specialties</a><a aria-controls=\"qualifications\" aria-selected=\"false\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/donna-harris-richards#qualifications\" id=\"care-tab-qualifications\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\">Qualifications</a><a aria-controls=\"locations\" aria-selected=\"false\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/donna-harris-richards#locations\" id=\"care-tab-locations\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\">Location</a><a aria-controls=\"connect\" aria-selected=\"false\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/donna-harris-richards#connect\" id=\"care-tab-connect\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\">Contact</a></nav><div class=\"person-care-content\"><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-specialties\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"specialties\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><h2>Specialties</h2><ul><li>Addiction</li><li>Anxiety</li><li>Depression</li><li>Infidelity</li><li>Marital and Premarital</li><li>Parenting</li><li>Sex Therapy</li><li>Substance Abuse</li><li>Trauma</li></ul><h3>Inclusive care</h3><ul><li>LGBTQ+ Allied</li><li>Open Relationships Non-Monogamy</li><li>Sex-Positive; 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Areas of focus include addiction, anxiety, depression, infidelity, marital and premarital concerns, and parenting. Harris-Richards works with people, couples, and families to enhance sexual health and relational well-being. Harris-Richards has over eighteen years of experience in therapy, coupled with more than forty years in the arts and business. Her educational background includes training in family and systemic therapy, which informs her comprehensive approach to mental health. Her therapeutic style combines narrative therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and evidence-based practices. 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Areas of focus include <a href=\"/library/addiction\" class=\"article-inline-link\" data-context-link=\"360\">addiction</a>, anxiety, depression, infidelity, marital and premarital concerns, and parenting.</p><p>Harris-Richards works with people, couples, and families to enhance sexual health and relational well-being. Harris-Richards has over eighteen years of experience in therapy, coupled with more than forty years in the arts and business.</p><p>Her educational background includes training in family and systemic therapy, which informs her comprehensive approach to mental health. Her therapeutic style combines narrative therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and evidence-based practices.</p><dl class=\"person-facts\"><div><dt>Inclusive care</dt><dd>LGBTQ+ Allied · Open Relationships Non-Monogamy · Sex-Positive; Kink Allied</dd></div><div><dt>Practitioner gender</dt><dd>Female</dd></div><div><dt>Professional types</dt><dd>Therapist · Social Worker · Marriage and Family Therapist</dd></div><div><dt>Session types</dt><dd>Couples · Family · Individual</dd></div><div><dt>Session formats</dt><dd>In-Person · Online/Video</dd></div><div><dt>Licensed states</dt><dd>Massachusetts</dd></div></dl><section class=\"person-regional-communities\" aria-labelledby=\"local-communities\"><h2 id=\"local-communities\">Local Communities</h2><ul><li><a href=\"/local/new-bedford-ma\">New Bedford, MA</a></li></ul></section><section class=\"person-related-communities\" id=\"topic-communities\" aria-labelledby=\"topic-communities-heading\"><h2 id=\"topic-communities-heading\">Topic Communities</h2><ul><li><a href=\"/community/anxiety\">Anxiety</a></li><li><a href=\"/community/depression\">Depression</a></li><li><a href=\"/community/post-traumatic-stress-disorder\">Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder</a></li><li><a href=\"/community/addiction\">Addiction</a></li><li><a href=\"/community/substance-use-disorders\">Substance Use Disorders</a></li></ul></section></section><section aria-labelledby=\"tab-contributions\" class=\"person-panel person-view\" id=\"contributions\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-empty\"><p>No contributions are linked to this profile yet.</p></div></section><section aria-labelledby=\"tab-care\" class=\"person-panel person-view\" id=\"care\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-care-layout\"><nav aria-label=\"Care details\" aria-orientation=\"horizontal\" class=\"person-care-nav\" role=\"tablist\"><a aria-controls=\"specialties\" aria-selected=\"true\" href=\"#specialties\" id=\"care-tab-specialties\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\">Specialties</a><a aria-controls=\"qualifications\" aria-selected=\"false\" href=\"#qualifications\" id=\"care-tab-qualifications\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\">Qualifications</a><a aria-controls=\"locations\" aria-selected=\"false\" href=\"#locations\" id=\"care-tab-locations\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\">Location</a><a aria-controls=\"connect\" aria-selected=\"false\" href=\"#connect\" id=\"care-tab-connect\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\">Contact</a></nav><div class=\"person-care-content\"><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-specialties\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"specialties\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><h2>Specialties</h2><ul><li>Addiction</li><li>Anxiety</li><li>Depression</li><li>Infidelity</li><li>Marital and Premarital</li><li>Parenting</li><li>Sex Therapy</li><li>Substance Abuse</li><li>Trauma</li></ul><h3>Inclusive care</h3><ul><li>LGBTQ+ Allied</li><li>Open Relationships Non-Monogamy</li><li>Sex-Positive; Kink Allied</li></ul><h3>Compliance</h3><ul><li>HIPAA Compliant</li></ul><h3>Session types</h3><ul><li>Couples</li><li>Family</li><li>Individual</li></ul><h3>Session formats</h3><ul><li>In-Person</li><li>Online/Video</li></ul></section><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-qualifications\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"qualifications\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-credential-details\"><div><h3>Professional licenses and registrations</h3><p>LICSW</p></div><div><h3>Certifications</h3><p>CST</p></div></div><div class=\"provider-qualifications\"><div><h3>Professional title</h3><p>Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker</p></div><div><h3>Licensed states</h3><ul><li>Massachusetts</li></ul></div></div></section><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-locations\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"locations\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-office\"><h3>New Bedford, MA</h3><address>103 Chestnut St<br>New Bedford, MA 02740</address></div></section><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-connect\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"connect\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-contact\"><p>Ask about availability, fees, and whether the approach is right for you.</p><div class=\"person-contact-actions\"><a class=\"provider-call\" href=\"tel:5089909909\">508-990-9909</a></div></div></section></div></div></section></div></div></div><div class=\"provider-owner person-claim\"><p>Are you Donna Harris-Richards?</p><a data-claim-listing=\"/people/donna-harris-richards\" href=\"/people/claim\">Claim this listing</a></div></div>"}}