Necole Richardson

An evidence-informed, compassionate therapist

LPCC, LCMHC Tennessee

Experience: 7 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Necole

Necole Richardson is a licensed therapist working in Tennessee who combines practical, evidence-informed methods with a person-centered stance to help clients move through difficult moments.

Background and approach

With seven years of clinical experience and credentials as an LPCC and LCMHC, she draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and other approaches to address issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, grief, and stress.

Her practice emphasizes collaboration and respect for each client's background, helping people build communication skills, strengthen self-esteem, and navigate relationship or intimacy-related concerns. Richardson also focuses on complex presentations including bipolar disorder, ADHD, compassion fatigue, chronic pain and illness, and a variety of attachment and control-related struggles.

Clients can expect a flexible therapeutic stance that balances practical tools with deeper exploration of meaning and values. She attends to safety and real-world coping while encouraging personal growth, resilience, and healthier patterns of connection and self-care.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Necole Richardson uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, offering practical strategies for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is also part of her toolkit and focuses on clarifying values, increasing psychological flexibility, and learning to act in ways that align with what matters most despite painful thoughts or feelings.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative part of the work. She partners with clients to explore which methods fit their goals, symptoms, and preferences, and adjusts techniques over time so care remains aligned with changing needs and recovery priorities.

Online therapy with her is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which allows for scheduling flexibility and access from different locations. These formats make it easier to integrate therapy into busy lives while maintaining continuity of care and the ability to use exercises and tools between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

Necole Richardson works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy-related problems, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. Her additional focus areas include attachment and abandonment concerns, body image, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, codependency, and divorce or separation.

What therapeutic style does she use in sessions?

Her approach blends evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Client-Centered Therapy, and existential perspectives to tailor treatment to each person's needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has seven years of professional experience working with individuals facing emotional and behavioral challenges, using that background to inform practical interventions and deeper therapeutic exploration.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds LPCC and LCMHC credentials with license details KY LPCC 269552 and UT LCMHC 12923207-6004, and practices while located in Tennessee.

Does she work with clients who speak other languages or live abroad?

Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available?

Therapy is offered through multiple online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How does payment and cost work for sessions?

Cost varies depending on location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are needed to begin working with her?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Depression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD

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 OCD Panic 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

Tennessee, Kentucky, Utah

Languages

English