Richla is a psychotherapist, anti oppression consultant and social justice advocate. Currently, Richla provides individual psychotherapy primarily to people of color and LGBTQ2IA+ populations whose mental health issues are often rooted in systemic oppression. Richla also collaborates with individual therapists as well as group private practices who are interested in integrating an anti-racist lens into their theroteical orientation. Richla believes it is our responsibility as mental health professionals to understand the complex trauma of marginalized communities in order to ethically and adequately support them in their healing. Richla has a BS in Psychology with a minor in American Sign Language from DePaul University and a M.Ed in Clinical Community Counseling from DePaul University. She is also a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor.