Donna Harris-Richards
LICSW, CST • Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
About
With over eighteen years of experience in helping clients navigate the complexities of relationships, sexuality, and mental health, Donna Harris-Richards, LICSW, CST, brings a wealth of expertise to her practice as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and Couples and Relationship Therapist. Specializing in family and systemic therapy, Donna's approach is rooted in helping clients develop and maintain sexual health and relational well-being for improved mental health outcomes.
Donna's professional counseling style is a unique blend of narrative therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness (MBCT), and evidence-based practices. This eclectic approach has earned her a reputation as a highly effective and affable professional, known for setting clients at ease while tackling complex issues. Her areas of expertise span a wide range, including relationships, sexuality, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma, parenting, substance use, illnesses, disability, and aging.
What sets Donna apart is her extensive background beyond traditional therapy. With over forty years of professional experience in the arts and business, she brings a broad, unique range of insights to her practice, enhancing her ability to help clients meet their goals. This diverse experience allows her to approach therapy from multiple angles, offering clients a rich, multifaceted perspective on their challenges and potential solutions.
Donna is committed to embracing and integrating sex-positive thinking into daily life for optimal health, including sexual health and wellness. Her practice, Sex and Couples Therapy, addresses a myriad of issues including substance abuse, relational anxiety, differences in desire levels, sex addiction, infidelity, disabilities, illness, sexual orientation, gender identity, and more. She emphasizes the importance of addressing both the physical and emotional aspects of sexual health for overall wellness.
As an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, Donna is uniquely qualified to provide in-depth psychotherapy for clients with sexual issues and concerns. Her expertise extends to working with individuals, couples, and families, helping them navigate challenges related to sexual orientation, gender identity, monogamy, fidelity, polyamory, and consensual non-monogamy. Donna also offers Telehealth online therapy, ensuring that her services are accessible and as effective as in-person visits.
Qualifications
Education
- Master of Social Work, 2003
Certifications, Memberships & Training
- AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, MA, 2019
- National Association of Social Workers, 2003
- American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists, 2017
- Alpha Delta Mu - National Social Work Honor Society, 2003
State Licenses
- Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, MA
Specialties & Expertise
Specializations
- Addiction
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Infidelity
- Marital and Premarital
- Parenting
- Sex Therapy
- Substance Abuse
- Trauma
State Licenses
- Massachusetts
Race, Gender & Sexual Sensitivities
- LGBTQ+ Allied
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Sex-Positive; Kink Allied
Compliance
- HIPAA Compliant
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Locations
Donna Harris-Richards - New Bedford Office
103 Chestnut St
New Bedford, MA 02740