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Necole Richardson

Necole Richardson, LPCC, LCMHC

Therapist in Tennessee

Thoughtful therapist focused on practical change

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  • Collaborative care
  • Skills based
  • Respectful and affirming

About Necole

Necole Richardson is a licensed counselor who helps people in Tennessee navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship strain. She holds LPCC and LCMHC credentials and brings seven years of clinical experience to her work. Necole aims to create a calm space where people can talk through what feels overwhelming and find practical steps forward.

Her approach weaves together several evidence-informed methods to fit each person’s needs. She helps clients notice unhelpful patterns, try small behavior changes, and practice skills for managing strong emotions. That can look like learning new ways to communicate, building tools for stress and anger, or addressing shame and isolation.

Necole also focuses on intimacy-related concerns and issues tied to attachment, abandonment, and commitment. She supports people dealing with grief, caregiving strain, chronic illness, or complicated relationships, including aspects of kink and alternative sexual cultures when relevant to the client’s goals.

Sessions emphasize collaboration and concrete skills. Clients work with her to set practical goals, try experiments between sessions, and track progress. The pace is adapted to each person’s comfort level and life demands.

People seeking help for ADHD, bipolar symptoms, addictions, or codependency can explore tailored strategies in session. Necole aims to help clients build resilience and clearer direction while respecting their lived experience.

How her approaches guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values even when emotions are strong. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thoughts and behavior patterns that keep problems going, and testing new responses to reduce distress and improve functioning. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and collaboration so the person sets the pace and direction of change.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Necole will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and situation. That collaborative planning helps match techniques to what the client wants to achieve and how they prefer to work.

Because specific session formats were not specified in the biography, confirm current online session options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit regular sessions into busy schedules, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins during a lunch break or between other commitments. It also lets people try strategies in real life and bring questions back to the next session for review. Licensed professionals often adapt exercises and worksheets for remote sessions so work between meetings remains practical and focused on clear steps.

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

Credentials

Tennessee, Kentucky, Utah

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Necole address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, anger, self-esteem, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment and abandonment issues, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, codependency, and divorce and separation.

What is her therapeutic style like?

The style is collaborative and client-centered, blending Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and existential ideas. Sessions focus on practical skills, values-based goals, and exploring what matters most to the client.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has seven years of experience working with people on a range of emotional and relational concerns. That background informs a pragmatic approach to managing strong emotions and improving communication.

Where is she licensed and located?

She holds LPCC and LCMHC credentials and practices in Tennessee. Her credential listings include KY LPCC and UT LCMHC as noted in her profile details.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with clients outside the country?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the match and region.

What are the steps to begin therapy?

Start by selecting the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability. The matching process connects you to appropriate scheduling options.

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