Adrienne Richardson

A PhD in Leadership and Policy, advanced somatic experiencing training, and certification in both partner trauma therapy and sex addiction treatment — Adrienne Richardson brings an unusually layered clinical foundation to her work as a Registered Psychotherapist in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Her core approach is Gestalt therapy, a relational, experiential method in which the therapist shows up as a genuine, present human being rather than a neutral interpreter — warm, direct, and, as her clients will tell you, genuinely funny.

Adrienne works with individuals of all ages, couples, and groups navigating betrayal trauma, addiction, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and the long reach of childhood relational wounds. She is particularly focused on couples whose relationships have been fractured by trauma or addiction, drawing on a combination of Gestalt and somatic experiencing that she describes as distinct within the Niagara region. Post-Induction Therapy, developed by Pia Mellody, also forms a significant part of how she helps clients trace adult struggles back to their earliest emotional injuries.

Her style is honest and unguarded — clients receive real feedback, real contact, and the experience of being understood by someone who takes their inner life seriously. She holds space for first responders, veterans, the LGBTQ+ community, and business owners seeking coaching alongside clinical support. Online sessions are available.