PATRICIA COBB RICHARDSON

With over twenty years’ experience and expertise in trauma and mental health in urban and rural environments, Patricia Cobb Richardson, MS, assists transition-age youth who have been exposed to the chronic stresses of community violence, adverse childhood experiences, toxic stress, poverty, racism, and mass incarceration.

As an engaged partner and advocate, Patricia brings evidence-based, culturally relevant, and systems-level approaches to her work supporting young adults. She recognizes them as resilient stakeholders who are best able to design and implement strategies for their own sustainable long-term wellness and a more hopeful future for their communities.

In recent years, Patricia’s collaborative work with community groups, grassroots organizations, and local governments has included a special emphasis on facilitating greater understanding of the enduring consequences of Adverse and Positive Childhood Experiences. This understanding along with recognizing the wisdom and value of partnering with youth to be codesigners of services that they seek, she utilizes a strength-based resilience framework developed by her called “Circles of Connection and Resilience”.  to transform painful histories into opportunities for growth and accomplishment.

Patricia’s resume is available here.

Read a recent interview about Patricia’s trauma-informed work with transition-age youth here.

With insights gained from over twenty years’ experience in diverse urban and rural settings, Patricia Cobb Richardson offers expert training and consultation to community groups, grassroots organizations, service providers, and local governments. Recognizing and respecting the resilience of trauma-affected young adults and their communities, she assists in efforts to develop and implement youth programs designed to build brighter futures.

Patricia Cobb Richardson can be reached by phone at 917-509-0784 or by email at pcobbrichardson [at] gmail.com.