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Necole Richardson

Compassionate practical therapy for everyday struggles

LPCC, LCMHC Tennessee

Experience
7 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Gottman Method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Necole

Necole Richardson is a licensed counselor who draws on practical, evidence-informed approaches to help people who are feeling stuck or overwhelmed. She works with adults in Tennessee on issues like anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, grief, and problems with intimacy and self-esteem.

Background and approach

Necole explains things clearly and focuses on small, doable steps clients can take between sessions. Her sessions aim to make difficult feelings easier to talk about.

She listens closely and helps people name patterns that keep them stuck. Then she introduces tools from approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, and the Gottman Method to address communication and relationship-related concerns.

Necole brings seven years of clinical experience to her practice and holds LPCC and LCMHC credentials. She frames work around each client’s priorities and moves at a pace that feels manageable.

Practical skills and real-world problem solving are emphasized alongside emotional understanding. She also offers support for more specific challenges such as addiction, ADHD, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and body image concerns.

Necole addresses topics like attachment wounds, commitment struggles, and codependency in straightforward terms and helps people build clearer boundaries and coping plans. Sessions are available through video calls, phone, live chat, or text messaging, and are arranged through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

To begin, prospective clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule based on the therapist’s availability.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Necole uses a mix of structured and person-centered methods to meet different needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without getting trapped by them and then take steps that align with their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and practicing concrete skills to reduce anxiety and low mood. The Gottman Method offers practical ways to improve communication and manage relationship stress by teaching specific conversation skills and conflict tools.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk through goals and preferences, try methods that fit the situation, and adjust based on what helps. Clients often combine elements from different approaches to get both emotional understanding and real skills for daily life.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls let people work face to face when a longer session is needed. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quieter audio check-in is preferred. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins, sharing updates, or practicing skills between longer appointments.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, and a range of other challenges such as ADHD, bipolar symptoms, and caregiver stress.
What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?
Work is collaborative and practical, blending client-centered listening with tools from ACT, CBT, DBT, and relationship-focused methods to build skills and change unhelpful patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of clinical experience working with adults on emotional, behavioral, and relationship concerns.
Where is the therapist licensed and located?
She practices in Tennessee and holds LPCC and LCMHC credentials with licensure noted in Kentucky and Utah as KY LPCC and UT LCMHC.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with this therapist?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed in

Tennessee, Kentucky, Utah

Languages

English