Necole Richardson, LPCC, LCMHC | Therapist in Tennessee

Evidence-based approaches
Focus on codependency
Practical coping skills

About Necole

Necole Richardson is a licensed counselor who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction. She holds LPCC and LCMHC credentials and practices in Tennessee. Her work aims to help people find steadier footing during difficult life moments.

Necole uses clear, straightforward methods in sessions. She listens for what matters most and helps clients set small, practical goals. That can include building routines, learning new ways to cope with strong emotions, and improving communication with others.

Her approach draws on techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. She blends these methods to match each person’s needs rather than using a single rigid plan. Sessions are collaborative and paced to the client’s comfort level.

Necole also addresses specific concerns such as codependency, attachment and abandonment issues, intimacy-related matters, and body image. She supports people dealing with caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, and the emotional fallout of separation or divorce. This range comes from seven years of clinical experience.

The focus in her work is practical change and emotional clarity. Clients learn skills for coping with everyday stress, handling intense emotions, and rebuilding self-esteem. She aims to make therapy understandable and useful for daily life.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice their thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and making life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing different behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the client’s experience, using empathy and reflection to help people feel heard and to clarify goals.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with clients about what feels most useful and try different methods as needed. Decisions about techniques are made together, based on the client’s concerns, goals, and preferences.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can fit more easily into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and make it simpler to continue care during life transitions. They also allow for shorter check-ins when needed or a longer session for deeper work, depending on what the client and therapist decide.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Depression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGrief Intimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Abandonment Attachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separation Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFertility issuesForgiveness Guilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / loneliness JealousyLife 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

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Necole commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, anger, self-esteem, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and codependency among other concerns.

What is her therapy style like?

Sessions are collaborative and straightforward. She combines client-centered listening with structured skill-building from approaches like CBT and DBT to meet practical goals.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has seven years of clinical experience supporting people through emotional challenges and life transitions.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds LPCC and LCMHC credentials and practices in Tennessee.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How does pricing and payment work?

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

How do I begin therapy with Necole?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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