Dr. Nancy Kenyon Richardson, LCMHC
Therapist who helps untangle past and present
Details
| Name | Dr. Nancy Kenyon Richardson |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCMHC |
| Based in | Vermont |
| Licensed in | Vermont |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 10 |
About Nancy
Dr. Nancy Kenyon Richardson welcomes people who are ready to change. She uses clear, direct conversation to help people manage anxiety, addiction, grief, relationship strain, and trauma.
She writes and talks plainly about the past and how it affects daily life. Dr. Nancy aims to create a steady, practical space where people can try new ways of coping and feel less stuck.
Dr. Nancy trained in psychology at both master's and doctoral levels, and she holds the LCMHC credential.
Background and approach
Her work draws on ideas from Narrative Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, among other approaches. She explains how the brain and memory interact with stress and habit so people can understand why certain patterns keep repeating. She has about ten years of clinical experience and a research background focused on recovery after medication-assisted treatment.
That research informs her interest in helping people name the past influences that still pull on their choices. In sessions she helps people identify those “hooks,” then practice different responses that fit their goals. Dr.
Nancy keeps things practical. Sessions focus on small, testable steps and clearer ways to tell your story. She also discusses communication and intimacy concerns, parenting challenges, and coping with ongoing stress or chronic health issues.
Based in Vermont, she offers flexible online options for people who prefer remote care. Her style is collaborative: she listens first, then works with each person to pick approaches that match their situation and values.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Addictions, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse among the things Nancy works with, alongside the areas below.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- ADHD
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Nancy among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Nancy among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Nancy among the ways she works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Nancy among the ways she works.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Listed by Nancy among the ways she works.
- Gottman Method: Listed by Nancy among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Nancy among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Nancy among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Nancy among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Nancy among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Nancy directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Nancy directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and practical approaches work online
Dr. Nancy often uses Narrative Therapy to help people rewrite the stories they tell about themselves. This approach looks at how life events and labels shape behavior and helps people create alternative, more useful narratives. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on careful listening and reflecting so people feel heard and can find their own solutions. CBT techniques are used to identify unhelpful thoughts and practice different behaviors that reduce anxiety, improve mood, and change habits.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She will listen to your goals, try methods that fit your situation, and adjust the plan as needed. That collaboration helps make sure therapy stays relevant and practical for everyday life.
Online formats offer real flexibility. Video calls recreate a face-to-face conversation when that is helpful. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is low or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging let you share short updates, try brief coping tools, or check in between longer sessions. These options help people fit therapy into busy days and manage pacing as they change over time.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns can I bring to sessions?
She works with a wide range of concerns including addiction, trauma and abuse, anxiety and depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting stress, eating and body image problems, bipolar disorder, grief, and caregiver strain.
How would you describe the therapy style?
Her style blends Narrative Therapy with client-centered listening and practical techniques from cognitive behavioral approaches. Sessions are conversational and aimed at changing actual reactions and habits.
What is her professional background?
She has about ten years of clinical experience and a research-focused Ph.D. in psychology. Her research looked at recovery after medication-assisted treatment for opioid use.
Where is the therapist located and licensed?
She practices from Vermont and holds the LCMHC credential in that state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
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