Dr. Nancy Kenyon Richardson
Supportive clinician blending research and practical care
LCMHC Vermont
- Experience
- 10 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Addictions, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Nancy
Dr. Nancy Kenyon Richardson welcomes people seeking support and aims to be a steady, practical presence for those working through addiction, trauma, anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, and other life disruptions.
Background and approach
Dr. Nancy brings a decade of clinical experience and a research background in addiction recovery to her practice in Vermont, emphasizing the possibility of sustained healing and meaningful change.
Her training includes a master’s degree in psychology with a counseling concentration and a Ph.D. focused on addiction research. She uses that knowledge to offer psycho-education about how trauma and stress affect the brain and behavior, guiding clients to identify patterns and “hooks” from the past that keep them stuck.
Dr. Nancy blends evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, and EMDR to tailor care to each person’s needs.
Licensed as an LCMHC in Vermont, she seeks collaborative work that moves clients toward practical coping strategies and clearer personal insight. Outside of practice she draws on life experience as a longtime Vermont resident and family member, and she values honesty, curiosity, and a direct approach to help clients make progress without unnecessary repetition.
How evidence-informed approaches translate to online care
Dr. Nancy often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors; CBT focuses on practical strategies for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday struggles. She also integrates Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes empathic listening, respect, and working at a person’s own pace to build insight and self-directed change. When trauma is a central concern she may draw on EMDR techniques to address distressing memories and the ways they continue to influence current functioning.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Nancy works with each person to explore goals, preferences, and the nature of the difficulties they bring, tailoring interventions and adjusting methods over time so the work stays relevant and effective for the individual.
Online formats available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which allow for scheduling flexibility and continued access regardless of location within Vermont. These options make it possible to use skills training, psycho-education, short check-ins, or deeper therapeutic work in ways that fit a client’s routine and communication style.
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Experience
10+ years
Licensed
Vermont
Languages
English