Dr. Richard Lillard, Psy.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Professional Training
Postdoctoral Master of Science in Clinical Psychopharmacology, Fairleigh Dickinson University, 2016
Doctor of Psychology, Wheaton College, 2006
Master of Science in Clinical Psychology, Wheaton College, 2003
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Webster University, 1997
Professional Experience
Dr. Lillard has provided counseling and evaluation services to individuals, couples and families since 2002. He has provided these professional services solely to the mid-Missouri area since finishing his graduate training and relocating to Jefferson City in 2006. During this time, he has assisted numerous clients as they have navigated difficult and distressing experiences and emotions, in addition to striving to provide quality and comprehensive psychological evaluations and assessments for a variety of purposes. A firm believer in the power of accurate self-awareness as an essential ingredient to positive and persistent change, Dr. Lillard has been fortunate to partner with clients as they embark on their search for awareness and change.
In his professional opportunities, Dr. Lillard has been fortunate to provide services in a variety of settings, ranging from college counseling centers to state agency to community health/mental health centers. In addition to his work in his private practice, providing therapy services to individuals and couples and completing psychological evaluations as requested, Dr. Lillard also has a strong professional interest in the field of integrated healthcare, recognizing that collaboration between various providers of various healthcare specialties increases the care for individuals and the comprehensiveness of treatment. As such, he is also the Director of Behavioral Health Services for the Community Health Center of Central Missouri. Dr. Lillard also holds a postdoctoral master's degree in clinical psychopharmacology, recognizing that additional familiarity with psychiatric medications can add to the treatment he provides clients and the consultation he can provide to referring medical providers.
Approach to Therapy
Dr. Lillard incorporates a bio-psycho-social-spiritual perspective in his conceptualizations of issues. He firmly believes that any of these areas can be the source of interpersonal and psychological concerns, and that they each may impact the other areas, as well. Understanding the underlying motivations for our actions and beliefs is the key to enabling any measurable change, according to Dr. Lillard. He aspires to increase a client's awareness of their emotional and interpersonal needs and wants, carefully delineating the two, so that a person may then address any existing barriers that might prevent the satisfaction and sustenance of these identified needs.
Dr. Lillard believes that a close, collaborative relationship between client and therapist is essential to successful therapeutic interventions. Such relationships offer accountability, support, increased understanding and awareness, as well as an opportunity to explore novel approaches to relationships and situations in a safe and trusting environment.
Dr. Lillard provides individual and couples therapy for adults with expertise in the following areas:
Psychological Evaluations are offered in the following capacities:
A native St. Louisan, Dr. Lillard has adopted Jefferson City as his hometown. His wife, Jill, is a native of Jefferson City, and together they have two children. An ambivalent jogger, Dr. Lillard is a lover of films, sports and sincerity.
To schedule an appointment call 573-644-7909!
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Professional Training
Postdoctoral Master of Science in Clinical Psychopharmacology, Fairleigh Dickinson University, 2016
Doctor of Psychology, Wheaton College, 2006
Master of Science in Clinical Psychology, Wheaton College, 2003
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Webster University, 1997
Professional Experience
Dr. Lillard has provided counseling and evaluation services to individuals, couples and families since 2002. He has provided these professional services solely to the mid-Missouri area since finishing his graduate training and relocating to Jefferson City in 2006. During this time, he has assisted numerous clients as they have navigated difficult and distressing experiences and emotions, in addition to striving to provide quality and comprehensive psychological evaluations and assessments for a variety of purposes. A firm believer in the power of accurate self-awareness as an essential ingredient to positive and persistent change, Dr. Lillard has been fortunate to partner with clients as they embark on their search for awareness and change.
In his professional opportunities, Dr. Lillard has been fortunate to provide services in a variety of settings, ranging from college counseling centers to state agency to community health/mental health centers. In addition to his work in his private practice, providing therapy services to individuals and couples and completing psychological evaluations as requested, Dr. Lillard also has a strong professional interest in the field of integrated healthcare, recognizing that collaboration between various providers of various healthcare specialties increases the care for individuals and the comprehensiveness of treatment. As such, he is also the Director of Behavioral Health Services for the Community Health Center of Central Missouri. Dr. Lillard also holds a postdoctoral master's degree in clinical psychopharmacology, recognizing that additional familiarity with psychiatric medications can add to the treatment he provides clients and the consultation he can provide to referring medical providers.
Approach to Therapy
Dr. Lillard incorporates a bio-psycho-social-spiritual perspective in his conceptualizations of issues. He firmly believes that any of these areas can be the source of interpersonal and psychological concerns, and that they each may impact the other areas, as well. Understanding the underlying motivations for our actions and beliefs is the key to enabling any measurable change, according to Dr. Lillard. He aspires to increase a client's awareness of their emotional and interpersonal needs and wants, carefully delineating the two, so that a person may then address any existing barriers that might prevent the satisfaction and sustenance of these identified needs.
Dr. Lillard believes that a close, collaborative relationship between client and therapist is essential to successful therapeutic interventions. Such relationships offer accountability, support, increased understanding and awareness, as well as an opportunity to explore novel approaches to relationships and situations in a safe and trusting environment.
Dr. Lillard provides individual and couples therapy for adults with expertise in the following areas:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Relationship Issues
- Personal Growth & Development
- Communication, Assertiveness, and Boundaries
- Spiritual Concerns
- Christian Counseling
- Stress Management
- Life Transitions
Psychological Evaluations are offered in the following capacities:
- Diagnostic Clarity Evaluations
- Neuropsychological Evaluations
- Adult ADHD Evaluations
- Educational Assessments
- Pre-Surgical Evaluations
- Bariatric (Gastric Bypass) Evaluations
- Parental Capacity Evaluations
A native St. Louisan, Dr. Lillard has adopted Jefferson City as his hometown. His wife, Jill, is a native of Jefferson City, and together they have two children. An ambivalent jogger, Dr. Lillard is a lover of films, sports and sincerity.
To schedule an appointment call 573-644-7909!
