Avers & Biddle Counseling Associates LLC

02/24/2026

Which one do you need to hear today?

01/30/2026

✨Therapist Spotlight ✨ Meet Rich Ford, CPSS, LAPC
Rich is a mental health professional who has spent over 20 years helping people navigate life’s challenges and is excited to bring that experience into a dedicated counseling role. His career has taken him from leading large behavioral health teams to sitting one-on-one with individuals and families, always with the same goal: to listen without judgment, offer practical tools, and create a space where people feel truly heard.

He has worked in settings ranging from residential treatment centers to community programs and medical clinics, supporting people through trauma, chronic illness, recovery, and major life transitions. Along the way, he has learned that real change happens when we focus on strengths, build trust, and collaborate as partners in the healing process.

Rich’s training and practice include trauma-informed care, working with both perpetrators and survivors of domestic violence, and crisis intervention. He also has experience in addressing deviant sexual behavioral problems, is trained in cognitive behavioral therapy, brief solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, and peer support supervision. But more than anything, he brings compassion, curiosity, and a belief that everyone has the capacity to grow.

01/14/2026

Many of us extend patience, empathy, and understanding to others—but struggle to give the same to ourselves. Self-compassion isn’t self-indulgent. It’s a key part of healing.

12/29/2025

✨ Therapist Spotlight ✨ Meet Krista Brady, MA
Krista is a masters level therapist, currently working towards licensure. She currently accepts self pay and M&S EAP. She has worked in diverse professional settings including outpatient settings, wraparound therapy services, mobile therapy and private practice. Krista is passionate about working with children, teenagers, women experiencing infertility and families walking through adoption. She utilizes a person-centered approach, along with cognitive-behavioral techniques.
Krista welcomes all by encouraging a calm and nurturing space. Her approach is supportive, direct, and creative. She encourages out of the box thinking and finding your authentic self. Her goal in session is to help you understand and regulate your emotions, find an inner peace, and live a balanced life.

12/09/2025

It’s okay to pause.
It’s okay to rest.
It’s okay to take things one small step at a time.

You don’t have to push through every moment. Slowing down is not a weakness — it’s a way of caring for yourself. Healing happens gently, in your own time.

10/20/2025

Every new week is another chance to grow, to practice grace with yourself, and to move one step closer to balance. Healing takes time—and that’s okay.

10/08/2025

When life feels heavy, grounding yourself in simple coping skills can make all the difference. Keep your cup filled!

09/08/2025

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08/26/2025

What does a strengths-based, holistic approach mean?
At Avers & Biddle Counseling Associates, our approach is simple: we see all of you—your mind, body, relationships, and even your spiritual side. We don’t just focus on what’s not working—we help you rediscover your strengths and build on where you’re already resilient.

We draw on proven therapies like CBT, mindfulness practices, psychodynamic therapy, and trauma-informed care—not to overwhelm, but to meet you where you are and work together from there. Collaboration is where the real healing starts.

Curious about how this shows up in our services? Check out our full approach at aversbiddlecounseling.com

08/18/2025

Ready to take your first step toward healing and growth? The first appointment at Avers & Biddle is an initial evaluation—usually lasting 60–90 minutes. It’s where we listen, understand your story, and create a roadmap together. Reach out to us to get scheduled today https://aversbiddlecounseling.com/

07/30/2025

Let’s break the stigma, support one another, and make mental health a priority.

07/21/2025