Necole Richardson, LPCC, LCMHC
Compassionate practical therapy for life transitions
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- Anxiety and stress
- Midlife change support
- Practical skills
About Necole
Necole Richardson is a licensed therapist who helps people facing anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life transitions. She holds LPCC and LCMHC credentials and practices in Tennessee. Her style is warm and direct, aimed at helping people make practical changes that fit their lives.
She focuses on everyday struggles like stress at work, social anxiety, grief, and relationship tensions. She also supports people dealing with addiction, chronic illness, and self-esteem challenges. Midlife concerns and coping with life changes are among the issues she addresses in sessions.
Her work is collaborative and client-centered. That means she listens for each person's priorities and builds plans together. Sessions often involve skills practice, reflection, and steps clients can try between meetings.
Necole draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to meet different needs. She adapts methods to fit what each person wants to achieve instead of using one set routine.
With seven years of experience, she blends practical tools and thoughtful conversation. People who seek help with communication, intimacy issues, or codependency will find a focus on concrete strategies. The aim is steady progress toward clearer goals and less overwhelm.
She focuses on everyday struggles like stress at work, social anxiety, grief, and relationship tensions. She also supports people dealing with addiction, chronic illness, and self-esteem challenges. Midlife concerns and coping with life changes are among the issues she addresses in sessions.
Her work is collaborative and client-centered. That means she listens for each person's priorities and builds plans together. Sessions often involve skills practice, reflection, and steps clients can try between meetings.
Necole draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to meet different needs. She adapts methods to fit what each person wants to achieve instead of using one set routine.
With seven years of experience, she blends practical tools and thoughtful conversation. People who seek help with communication, intimacy issues, or codependency will find a focus on concrete strategies. The aim is steady progress toward clearer goals and less overwhelm.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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
Therapeutic approaches that translate well to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It emphasizes values and small committed steps, which can be useful for stress, anxiety, and midlife reorientation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and trying new behaviors to reduce symptoms. It often includes practical exercises and homework that fit well into weekly online check-ins.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to see which methods match their goals and preferences. Treatment plans are adjusted over time based on what is helpful and what feels manageable.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online sessions can help people fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some clients find video sessions helpful for face-to-face conversation, while others prefer audio or phone if bandwidth or a quicker check-in is easier. Discussing practical scheduling needs is part of the first steps so sessions can fit into everyday life.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
She works with anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes including midlife transition.
What is the therapeutic style like?
The approach is collaborative and client-centered, combining practical skills practice with reflective conversation to help people meet daily challenges.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience offering therapy to people in Tennessee and nearby areas.
What credentials and location should I know?
She holds LPCC and LCMHC credentials and provides services based in Tennessee.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs and payment handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with this clinician?
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