Thomas Richardson MA, LP, LSP
Tom Richardson is a Licensed Psychologist and Licensed School Psychologist.
He trained at the University of Minnesota Educational Psychology Department
where he assisted in research related to the early development of children
prenatally exposed to chemicals. He has extensive assessment experience with
children and adults. For the past 11 years, he has worked closely with therapists,
nurses, and psychiatrists at Psych Recovery Inc. to help clarify diagnoses
and plan mental health supports. He has 15-years of experience working in
public schools completing special education assessments for students in
elementary school through transition age. He has 20 years of experience
working in a private school settings providing consultation with staff
and completing learning disability, ADHD, and mental health assessments.
His work with children provides him with knowledge to help parents understand
the needs of students so they can partner with schools to plan for supports
such as a 504 Plan or Individual Education Plan. Tom also has worked
extensively with adults including more than 20 years working with the
Minnesota Division of Rehabilitation Services to complete learning and
mental health evaluations to plan for the vocational needs of adults with
disabilities.
Tom has a focus on assessments for learning disabilities, ADHD, developmental
disorders, mental health, and personality disorders. He works with individuals
from elementary age through adult. His evaluations provide information for
accommodations in educational and employment settings. They also provide
information to help guide treatment and intervention for mental health issues.