Christa Riches, LPC-MHSP (she/her)

When challenges, uncertainty, and major changes occur in our lives, it can be hard to know how to move forward. I am here not to provide the answers, but to be the guide and companion on your healing journey – the one shining the light down the path as we navigate the unknown together. We will set goals, face challenges head-on, and explore together what it looks like to apply new skills and practice healthy and sustainable care of self within a safe environment.

I bring together a variety of interventions to create a treatment experience that is unique and individualized. I am trained in EMDR and incorporate expressive arts, sand tray, and play interventions into my practice. At my core, I believe that everyone holds the unique answer and truth to their healing. This is why I am highly client-centered in my approach to therapy. It is important to me to create a space in which you can access your most genuine and authentic curiosity and feel empowered to make changes that move you toward your best self.

I have experience helping clients of all ages navigate trauma, anxiety, depression, major life changes, behavioral issues, difficult interpersonal dynamics, self-harm, and negative self-talk. In my work with teens, I believe in the power of creating a space to express and explore authentically while also providing resources and support for parents. This allows us to build a supportive and consistent ecosystem in and out of session, promoting lasting change and healing.

Outside of the therapy office and playroom, I am a singer and artist. My care of self looks like intentional coffee and sushi dates with my best friends, finding a beautiful spot outside and putting on some good music, painting tiny canvases and rocks, cuddling my orange tabby, attending barre classes, and creating new memories with my husband and daughter.

Senior Counselor
Not accepting new clients.
Full Session Fee: $150, Sliding Scale Available
Office Location: Brentwood, Thompson’s Station, and Virtual (TN and VA)
Email:
christa@newmoonrisingwellness.com
Phone: (615) 784-8399