Shemeah Richardson, LPC
Narrative-minded counselor focused on practical change
Details
| Name | Shemeah Richardson |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC |
| Based in | Colorado |
| Licensed in | Arizona, Georgia, Colorado |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 12 |
About Shemeah
Shemeah Richardson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who centers her work on listening to each person's life story. She uses Narrative ideas to help people see how their experiences and relationships shape their sense of self. Shemeah speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps that can be taken between sessions.
She has twelve years of experience working with people facing trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, and parenting pressures. She also supports those coping with ADHD, anger, low self-esteem, and major life changes.
Background and approach
Her background includes work with a wide range of concerns tied to family of origin, abandonment, adoption and foster care, and caregiver stress. In sessions she blends client-centered care with cognitive behavioral tools and mindfulness practices. That means conversations are guided by the person's priorities while also offering concrete strategies for thinking and behavior.
Motivational interviewing is used when people want help setting and following through on goals. Shemeah aims for a warm, respectful space where people can tell their story without hurry. She pays attention to how patterns in past relationships show up now.
Together she and the client gently test new ways of responding and related habits. Her practice in Colorado focuses on practical support. People leave sessions with small, doable steps to try.
She encourages check-ins about what worked and what needs to change next.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Trauma and abuse, Grief among the things Shemeah works with, alongside the areas below.
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Shemeah among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Shemeah among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Shemeah among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Shemeah among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Shemeah among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Shemeah among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Shemeah 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 Shemeah directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Narrative and Practical Approaches Online
Shemeah uses Narrative Therapy to help people name and reframe the stories they live by, especially around identity, family history, and past hurts. Narrative work can be useful for grief, gender questions, abandonment, and family of origin issues.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which means conversations follow the client's priorities and values so they lead the pace and focus. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) provides tools to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which is helpful for anxiety, depression, and ADHD-related routines.
Choosing the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. Shemeah will listen to what matters most, try different methods, and adjust based on the client's goals and what feels useful. Clients and therapist check in together about progress and next steps.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video allows a fuller conversation, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and text or chat work well for short check-ins or when someone prefers written reflection. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around school, work, or caregiving responsibilities.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Shemeah works with people dealing with trauma and abuse, grief, stress, anxiety, depression, and parenting pressures. She also addresses ADHD, anger, self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, and related issues listed in her specialties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style blends Narrative thinking with client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral tools, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. Sessions focus on a person-led story plus practical strategies to try between meetings.
What kind of experience does she bring?
Shemeah has twelve years of professional experience working with diverse social and emotional concerns. That background informs her approach to trauma, grief, and life transitions.
What credentials and location information apply?
Shemeah holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential, listed as LPC, and practices in Colorado.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Shemeah provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Costs vary depending on location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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