Necole Richardson, LPCC, LCMHC

Necole Richardson is a licensed professional counselor and licensed clinical mental health counselor who provides therapy in Tennessee. She focuses on helping people manage anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship or intimacy-related concerns. Necole centers care on each person’s background and identity while offering steady, practical guidance.

Her style is warm and collaborative. She listens first, then works with clients to set clear, doable goals. Sessions focus on improving communication, reducing shame and isolation, and building everyday coping skills that fit real life.

Necole uses a mix of evidence-based methods to help people take small, meaningful steps forward. She supports those dealing with workplace stress, caregiving strain, chronic pain or illness, and grief. Sexual functioning and intimacy concerns are included among the areas she addresses.

With seven years of experience, she guides clients through life transitions and complex emotional challenges. She helps clients strengthen self-esteem, handle anger, and navigate commitment or attachment issues. The work often includes practical skill-building for day-to-day stressors.

Her approach is respectful and person-centered. Clients can expect a focus on resilience and real-world strategies rather than jargon. The goal is clearer communication, more grounded emotional coping, and steady progress toward personal goals.

Approaches that guide online work and practical benefits

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying values and taking committed actions that match those values. It helps when people feel stuck by anxiety, avoidance, or conflicting choices. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes being heard and understood; it prioritizes empathy and nonjudgmental listening to help people build trust and self-acceptance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaches specific skills to change them, which can reduce anxiety and depression symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify which methods fit their goals and preferences. That may mean trying one technique for a few sessions and then adjusting based on what feels useful.

If you want online sessions, confirm the session formats before booking since specific formats are not listed in the profile. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove commute time so people can use breaks more efficiently. Some approaches lend themselves to homework and tools you can practice between sessions, which often fits well with remote appointments.