Jessica Richardson, NCC

09/22/2025

08/27/2025

Check out our Best of Central Florida with Justin Clark & Makaila Nichols segment!

08/22/2025

Dr. Stokes and I had the privilege of chatting with Makaila Nichols and Justin Clark from Best of Central Florida this morning. Be sure to catch us on News 6 WKMG Saturday, August 30th at noon to hear about our practice!

08/19/2025

I had the great honor of participating in the Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s Culture for Clinicians training. This experience not only deepened my knowledge of treating trauma and post-traumatic stress symptoms with Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), but also highlighted the urgent need for accessible mental health services for our law enforcement officers—especially as we lose one officer to su***de every eight days in Florida. The instructors, many of whom have spent their careers in law enforcement and public service, brought a wealth of experience, having responded to countless critical incidents—including Pulse. I am profoundly grateful for the knowledge they shared, and I hold deep respect for their courage, resilience, and lifelong dedication to protecting and serving their communities.

08/07/2025

Our team had a great time representing Stokes Counseling and Consulting this morning at Choices in Learning's back to school event.

08/04/2025

I will be running a women's grief group alongside my friend and co-therapist, Stella, starting this fall. Please call or email for more information.

07/30/2025

An office refresh to celebrate my new role as Lead Therapist🫶

07/14/2025

What is Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)? ART is a peer reviewed, evidence-based treatment for psychological trauma. ART is unique because the ART therapist guides the client to replace the negative images in the mind that cause the symptoms of stress with positive images of the client’s choosing. And this is done quickly, most often within one session!

https://acceleratedresolutiontherapy.com/what-is-art/

05/21/2025

🌍🧘‍♀️ It’s — a beautiful reminder to slow down and reconnect.

Meditation has become a deeply meaningful part of my work as a therapist and my own personal self-care. One of my favorite practices is yoga nidra, or “yogic sleep.” It’s a gentle, guided form of meditation that supports stress relief, emotional regulation, and deep mind-body connection — and the best part is, it’s incredibly accessible.

Whether you’re new to meditation or looking to deepen your practice, I highly recommend trying a guided yoga nidra. There are many great options on YouTube to get started.

https://youtu.be/7H0FKzeuVVs?feature=shared

Take a moment today to pause, breathe, and just be.

02/11/2025

Thank you to my Edgewater High School (Official) family for inviting me back to share in the message of mental health awareness for Orange County Public Schools Resiliency Day and to promote Stokes Counseling and Consulting! 🦅❤️

10/09/2024

Uncertain about how to approach the topic of hurricanes and severe weather with your kids? Here are practical suggestions and engaging activities to ensure their emotional well-being during severe weather. Stay safe, friends!

Weather events like severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, and hurricanes can be a lot for kids to handle. Here's how to help children feel less stressed.