She has a Doctor of Psychology and a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, and is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Dr. Richards is currently the psychologist for Loveland Police Department, Loveland Fire Rescue Authority, Timnath Police Department, and the District Attorney’s office of Larimer County. She is also the Peer Support Advisor for Boulder Police Department. Dr. Richards co-teaches the Peer Support Certification Academy for fire and EMS personnel in Colorado. Prior to her work with first responders, Dr. Richards worked primarily with trauma patients in various countries with Doctors Without Borders, and practiced in Houston, Texas in-between deployments.