Therapist in Lansing, Michigan Jean Richman, Therapist

Jean Richman, LMSW, helps individuals and families in Michigan navigate life’s challenges with care, compassion, and clinically sound strategies. Serving children, teens, adults, and older adults, Jean provides individual and family therapy tailored to support emotional well-being across every stage of life. She works closely with her patients to explore the root causes of distress, while fostering practical tools for long-term growth and resilience. Jean specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and PTSD/trauma. Her therapeutic approach centers on developing a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can process emotional pain, explore their values, and build healthier coping strategies. Using a blend of evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Jean empowers her clients to face life transitions, health-related stress, or unresolved grief with strength and clarity. Jean is especially passionate about working with individuals experiencing life disruptions related to ADHD, chronic pain, and somatoform disorders. These overlapping concerns often present with both emotional and physical symptoms that affect everyday functioning. Jean’s approach is holistic and supportive, helping clients gain insight into how their mental and physical health are interconnected. Her care model is grounded in deep empathy and clinical understanding, making her an effective partner in navigating complex symptoms and restoring balance. Jean works with a diverse population, including individuals with autism spectrum disorders, developmental disabilities, and first responders. She offers faith-based counseling and is a Christian oriented therapist for those who seek to integrate spiritual beliefs into their mental health journey. Jean’s experience includes working with women facing reproductive challenges, postpartum depression, and midlife transitions. Her style is warm, collaborative, and deeply respectful of each person’s unique background, values, and goals. Outside of her clinical work, Jean finds joy in tending to her plants, reading, and spending quality time with others. Her love for growth—both in and out of the therapy room—is reflected in the supportive, nurturing environment she creates for her clients.