Recco Santee Richardson, Ph.D., LPC


Recco Santee Richardson, Ph.D., LPC is an in-demand mental health counselor with 25 plus years of experience in outpatient counseling. He services children, adolescents and adults who need assistance with Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, PTSD, Abuse/Neglect, Bipolar, Moodiness, ADHD, Loss/Grief, Acute Stress, among other symptoms. He earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Advertising/Public Relations from Ferris State University, a Master’s Degree in Counseling from Central Michigan University and a Doctorate Degree in Professional Psychology from Walden University.

Dr. Recco is naturally disarming with a unique and comforting approach that helps clients move socially and emotionally forward in life. He provides a safe and confidential environment that encourages personal growth, inner strength and hope. He has self-published a dozen book, research and developed successful programs from scratch and presented professional development trainings to corporations, school districts, and community agencies. 

He specializes in equipping children and teenagers with the tools they need to have more successful, balanced lives. With 35 years of experience, he loves working with adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, poor decision making, bipolar and other symptoms.  As well, he utilizes traditional counseling approaches/techniques and play therapy methods such as music, coloring books, stuffed animals, and shooting hoops in his office to create a safe environment in which children and adolescents are comfortable discussing their concerns and developing behavior modification strategies. As a veteran in the mental health field, he also has over 15 years of supervising experience over aspiring counselors who are seeking an additional degree or certification or over co-workers who report directly to me.

He sees clients and/or supervises individual, group, and family counseling. 

Whether it is online, over the phone or face to face, your family may be in need of counseling and, together, we can improve the environment in your home and provide the social and emotional skills that your family needs. These skills include but are not limited to:

1. Venting properly
2. Accepting discipline
3. Letting things go
4. Getting along with others
5. Avoiding drama
6. Managing anger
7. Parenting defiant children

Contact Recco: 810-394-7815