Freddreka Richardson, MSW, LSW
Merrillville, Telehealth

Education
School
- Our Lady of the Lake University
Degree
- Masters in Social Work
Freddreka Richardson is a Master’s-level Licensed Social Worker and therapist with extensive experience supporting the emotional, physical, and mental well-being of children, adults, and families. Her clinical approach is grounded in trauma-informed, culturally responsive care, with particular expertise in working with Hispanic children and families.
Freddreka has a strong background in case management and interdisciplinary collaboration, including work with the Department of Children and Family Services. She is experienced in providing individual, family, and couples therapy, as well as specialized services such as reunification therapy, therapeutic supervised visitation, and other court-ordered interventions.
In addition to outpatient clinical work, Freddreka has provided domestic violence counseling, social skills training, and parenting education. Her professional experience also includes delivering and monitoring in-home services for aging and disabled populations, with a focus on promoting safety, independence, and preventing unnecessary hospitalization or nursing facility placement.
Freddreka is committed to ongoing professional development and to providing compassionate, ethical, and effective care to diverse communities across the lifespan.
Issues Treated
- Adjustment Disorder
- Anger Management
- Anxiety Disorders
- LGBTQ+ Issues
- Personality Disorders
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce and Separation
- Domestic Violence and Abuse
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Dynamics
- Infidelity
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- School and College Issues
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Harming Behaviors
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress Management
- Suicidality
- Trauma
- Gender-Specific Issues
Session Types
- Telehealth
- Individual Therapy
- Child Therapy
- Couples Counseling
Age Specialties
- Adolescent
- Adult
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Family / Marital
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Narrative Therapy
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Play Therapy
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
