Therapist
Necole Richardson
LPCC, LCMHC
Compassionate, practical therapy for everyday challenges
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- Anxiety and depression
- Trauma recovery
- Values focused work
About Necole
She uses a mix of therapies chosen to match each person’s needs. That can mean working on thoughts and behaviors, building emotional skills, or clarifying values and life goals. The work often includes improving communication, facing shame and isolation, and making small changes that add up.
Necole has seven years of experience as a licensed clinician. She draws on evidence-based methods while keeping the conversation compassionate and down-to-earth. That makes the process easier to follow for people who feel overwhelmed or stuck.
Her additional focus areas include caregiving stress, chronic pain and illness, body image, attachment concerns, ADHD, and intimacy-related issues. She also supports people navigating grief, relationship struggles, and major life changes. These topics are approached in a paced, practical way so people can try skills between sessions.
Narrative and collaborative work are balanced with skill-building tools drawn from cognitive and behavioral approaches. Clients are invited to set realistic goals and notice progress. The aim is steady improvement rather than quick fixes, with attention to each person’s values and everyday life.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Tennessee, Kentucky, Utah
Languages
English
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How chosen approaches work in online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying what matters most to a person and taking small actions that align with those values. It helps with anxiety, depression, and getting unstuck when life feels meaningless. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at unhelpful thought patterns and changes behaviors to reduce symptoms like worry and low mood. It often includes concrete exercises to practice between sessions. Client-Centered Therapy centers the client's experience and pace, with the therapist offering empathy and reflection so people feel understood and can find their own solutions.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each client about goals, preferences, and day-to-day needs, then recommend which methods to try first. Clients can adjust course as they learn what helps most; decisions are made together rather than imposed.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm available session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce commute time. It can also let people use therapy while managing caregiving or work demands. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and conversational techniques to work well in remote sessions, helping clients build skills and track progress over time.
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, and relationship or intimacy-related issues, along with caregiver stress and chronic illness challenges.
What style of therapy can I expect in sessions?
Therapy combines collaborative conversation with practical skill work drawn from approaches like CBT, DBT, ACT, and client-centered techniques to help clients try tools between sessions.
How much experience does the clinician have?
The therapist has seven years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and life concerns in Tennessee.
What credentials and location are listed?
Credentials include LPCC and LCMHC with practice based in Tennessee and licensure noted as KY LPCC and UT LCMHC in the record.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.
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