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Necole Richardson

Necole Richardson

LPCC, LCMHC

Mindful, practical therapy for life challenges

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

Licenses listed

  • LPC, Tennessee5112
  • LPCC, Kentucky269552
  • LCMHC, Utah12923207-6004
  • NPI 1902428014

As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.

  • Mindfulness-informed
  • Evidence-based tools
  • Collaborative goal work

About Necole

Necole Richardson is a licensed counselor who centers Mindfulness Therapy in her work. She is an LPCC and an LCMHC practicing in Tennessee with seven years of experience helping people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or stuck in old patterns. Her style is warm and straightforward, aimed at making therapy understandable and usable for everyday life.

She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addiction concerns, and relationship and intimacy-related issues. She also helps people coping with grief, anger, low self-esteem, bipolar challenges, ADHD, and major life changes. Her practice includes additional focus areas such as abandonment and attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, codependency, and problems around communication and commitment.

Narrative and skills-based work are part of sessions. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and client-centered ways of working. Mindfulness practices are used to help people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed.

Sessions explore practical tools for communication, emotion regulation, and coping during transition or loss. Necole emphasizes collaboration - she and the person in therapy set goals together and try small, doable steps between sessions. The aim is to build steady habits that make day-to-day life easier.

Her approach respects each person’s identity and history while focusing on real-world changes. Necole invites people to bring what’s hardest to talk about and to work at a pace that feels manageable.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Mindfulness Therapy helps people notice thoughts and feelings as they come and teaches simple exercises to reduce reactivity. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and learning to stay present during hard moments.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small actions toward them while accepting uncomfortable feelings. It is often helpful for people facing life transitions, chronic worry, or low motivation.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and building a strong therapeutic relationship so people feel heard and understood. This approach supports anyone who wants a thoughtful, person-focused space to make sense of their experiences.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to figure out which methods fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences. That choice can change as goals evolve and new challenges arise.

The biography does not list specific online session types, so confirm available formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins during a lunch break or between commitments. It also lets people practice skills in the settings where they live and work, which can help generalize new habits to daily life.

These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing mindfulness as an approach does not mean a therapist holds a formal mindfulness training or certificate.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns can be addressed in sessions?

She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, anger, self-esteem, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and coping with life changes among other concerns.

What is her general therapeutic style?

The approach is collaborative and practical, blending mindfulness with evidence-informed methods to teach coping skills and improve communication.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has seven years of experience working with adults on a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She holds the credentials LPCC and LCMHC and practices in Tennessee; her credential abbreviations are shown as LPCC and LCMHC.

Are sessions available in other languages or for international clients?

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

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

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

How do I begin working with this therapist?

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