Necole Richardson, LPCC, LCMHC

Necole Richardson is a licensed counselor who offers practical, person-focused therapy in Tennessee. She uses straightforward methods to help people manage anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Her style is collaborative and respectful, with an emphasis on realistic steps people can use between sessions.

She blends several evidence-informed approaches to match each person’s needs, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. That mix helps clients address symptoms and build skills for daily life. Necole aims to reduce shame and isolation while strengthening self-worth and communication.

Many people come to her for help with stress, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, addictions, and ADHD. She also works with issues such as chronic pain and illness, caregiver strain, body image, attachment and abandonment, and challenges after divorce or separation. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical coping strategies.

Necole has seven years of clinical experience and holds the LPCC and LCMHC credentials. She frames therapy as a partnership and checks in regularly to adapt the plan as needs change. Her approach invites honest talk, small experiments, and steady progress.

People who choose her often want straightforward tools, thoughtful listening, and a therapist who respects their identity and life context. To start, prospective clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session based on the site process.

How different approaches guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It emphasizes values-based action so clients can make choices that matter even when feelings are difficult. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's experience, using empathetic listening to help people feel heard and discover their own solutions.

Choosing the right approach is part of therapy itself. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. Plans are revisited as progress is made so the work stays relevant and practical.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing check-ins during a work break or from a different location. Different approaches also shape session activities - for example, CBT sessions may include specific skill practice, while client-centered work may focus more on open conversation. Confirm the available session formats when you schedule so they match your routine and needs.