Extended Hearts Family Therapy

When we finally realize that we don’t have to be perfect, we can be free. We can finally be good. Good with ourselves. Good with our lives. Simply good. -Dr. Angelle Richardson

Friday night I will be joining Dr. Nicole Johnson to talk about Grief on Headshots on Facebook Live. Join us!

Being our authentic selves is all that we need to do. Showing up as who we are is our super power. Some days that takes more work than people realize. Be you. That’s enough.

Join me Thursday night! I will be on Rep. Regina Young’s panel discussing parenting during the pandemic on Facebook Live!

Life is about connection. When we support others we grow. When we love others we expand. As we lift others, we rise.

Each time we show up as our authentic selves we feel more comfortable in that space. It takes bravery to stand and walk in our truth. As we continue along that path we get stronger. -Dr. Angelle Richardson

The new year often represents a fresh start for many people. Although, you don’t need a new year to begin again, it is nice to take the opportunity to reset our goals. Today can be the beginning of anything you want. -Dr. Angelle Richardson

Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

Kindness is a form of grace. It gives others and ourselves space for forgiveness, even when we feel it may not have been earned. In difficult situations exercising grace and kindness may give us peace. -Dr. Angelle Richardson

2020 was a challenging year for many of us in ways that we could not have imagined. As we enter 2021, remember, no matter what setbacks you may have faced, you can begin again and you can continue to dream. One day, one step at a time. -Dr. Angelle Richardson

This time of year a lot of people think about goal setting. It’s not about the time of year or date on the calendar, it’s about what we want for ourselves continuously. You always have time to become who you want to be. -Dr. Angelle Richardson

Our thoughts drive our actions. Shifting our perspective can drastically change our lives. Although things may not always change around us, the change inside of us can make a big difference. -Dr. Angelle Richardson

In order to grow, we must continue to pour into ourselves. No matter how slow the process seems, it is still happening. Don’t give up. -Dr. Angelle Richardson

We are often taught that being a good person is synonymous with saying yes. Setting boundaries is part of being good to yourself. No is part of self care. You are still good and kind when you say no. -Dr. Angelle Richardson

In order for things to change in our lives, we must change first. Old behaviors will not bring new results. -Dr. Angelle Richardson

It was a pleasure to be interviewed for this New York Times article.

Growth is not comfortable and is often scary. Pushing through the discomfort can bring monumental change. -Dr. Angelle Richardson

This is an ongoing lesson for many of us. No. is a complete sentence. When you are authentic about what you want and don’t want, you live in your power. -Dr. Angelle Richardson

As you transform into the person who you want to be, do not regret the person who you were. Every past version of yourself taught you lessons that shaped who you are today. Learn and grow. -Dr. Angelle Richardson

Today is World Mental Health Day. It is important that we continue to recognize the need to raise awareness and end the stigma surrounding mental health and provide access to care for everyone. #worldmentalhealthday2020 #mentalhealthawareness #endstigma

I had the pleasure of being part of this special Our Race Reality: Behind the Lens that aired last night on Fox29.

Many no’s are blessings in disguise. Be grateful for the doors that didn’t open that allowed you to keep going toward the ones that did. -Dr. Angelle Richardson

Every day we are speaking our future by the words we are saying. It is important that we are intentional about our words. Our words are powerful, so speak positivity into your life. -Dr. Angelle Richardson

Today is the last day for the Early Bird Special for the RIZE Virtual Conference! I will be speaking on Wednesday, October 21st, and there are wonderful speakers every night. Get your tickets today!

The choices you make today will impact your tomorrow. Be thoughtful and intentional about your decisions. Think about your future self and what they will need. Make the choices that bring you peace, not just for today, but for tomorrow as well. -Dr. Angelle Richardson

Nothing has to stay as it is. You can take small steps toward change each day. Do not underestimate your capacity for change. -Dr. Angelle Richardson

Most of us don’t enjoy difficult experiences. However, it’s important to remember that challenges teach us lessons and help us grow. The struggle is part of the journey. -Dr. Angelle Richardson

All change starts from the inside out. Once we start making internal changes, we will start noticing external changes. -Dr. Angelle Richardson