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Necole Richardson

Therapist · Tennessee

Necole Richardson, LPCC, LCMHC

Compassionate support for life’s toughest moments

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  • Anxiety and depression
  • Trauma and recovery
  • Living with health challenges

About Necole

Necole Richardson is a licensed counselor who focuses on helping people manage anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress. She uses straightforward, compassionate guidance to help clients find clearer ways to cope with pain and change. Necole holds LPCC and LCMHC credentials and works with adults in Tennessee.

Her practice emphasizes practical tools and steady support. She helps people build self-worth, improve communication, and reduce workplace and caregiving stress. She also addresses grief, intimacy concerns, addiction-related patterns, and challenges tied to chronic illness or disability.

Necycle draws on several evidence-based approaches to match the method to the person. Sessions explore values, everyday coping skills, and strategies to manage difficult emotions. The work can include learning new behavior patterns and practicing responses to triggers.

Necycle is experienced in supporting people through relationship struggles, anger, and issues around body image and sexual identity within kink or alternative sex culture. She also helps those coping with chronic pain, ADHD, and complex grief.

Her style is collaborative and direct. Clients can expect a respectful, nonjudgmental setting where goals are set together and progress is reviewed. This approach is aimed at helping people live with ongoing health challenges and day-to-day stressors with more clarity and resilience.

Areas of expertise

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

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice what matters to them and take small steps toward those values while managing painful thoughts and feelings. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with chronic health issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns, which can be helpful for stress, mood concerns, and some addiction-related behaviors. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist follows the client's lead and supports self-directed growth. It can be useful for building self-esteem and working through shame or relationship concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with the client to identify goals and try methods that suit the person’s needs and preferences. Sessions can mix elements from different approaches to address symptoms and daily life goals together.

Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can help fit care into a busy life by reducing travel time, making it easier to schedule appointments during work breaks, and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people continue support while managing chronic pain, caregiving duties, or fluctuating energy levels. Licensed professionals can adapt pacing and homework to work well in remote sessions, helping clients practice skills between meetings.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Necole commonly address?

She helps with anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, self-esteem, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and stress related to caregiving or chronic illness.

What is her therapy style like?

Her approach is collaborative and client-centered. She blends practical skills work with values-based conversations to help people change habits and cope better day to day.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has seven years of professional experience working with people facing emotional and life transition challenges.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds LPCC and LCMHC credentials and practices in Tennessee; licences are KY LPCC and UT LCMHC as noted.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients served?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are costs and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What should I do to begin therapy?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

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