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LCMHC

Dr. Nancy Kenyon Richardson, LCMHC

  • Experience10 years
  • LocationVermont
  • Focus areasADHD, Addictions, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Nancy

Dr. Nancy Kenyon Richardson welcomes people seeking help for complex emotional and behavioral challenges, offering a grounded, hopeful perspective shaped by her clinical and research background.

Background and approach

With a Ph.D. focused on addiction and a master's in counseling psychology, she brings ten years of professional experience to work with concerns ranging from trauma and substance-related issues to mood disorders, ADHD, stress, relationship and intimacy difficulties, and grief.

Her training includes EMDR and Gottman approaches which inform how she supports clients through painful memories and relational challenges. Dr.

Nancy often weaves psychoeducation about brain function into therapy to help clients understand why certain patterns persist and how change becomes possible. She emphasizes identifying the past "hooks" that interfere with recovery and developing practical strategies to move forward.

Based in Vermont and credentialed as an LCMHC, she uses evidence-informed methods such as client-centered techniques, CBT, DBT, existential exploration, and trauma-focused work to tailor treatment to each person’s needs. She describes the therapeutic role as collaborative and values helping people find sustainable paths toward healing and meaningful life changes.

Approaches that inform online therapy and what they do

Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration so the person sets goals and the therapist supports growth at the client's pace; it is useful for building self-awareness and strengthening motivation for change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaching practical skills to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. EMDR is a trauma-focused method that uses structured processing to help people reduce the intensity of distressing memories and associated emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist works together with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative exploration may combine elements from different approaches and can shift over time as progress is made and priorities evolve.

Online therapy here is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility and make scheduling easier for busy lives or those located across Vermont. These formats allow ongoing access to a licensed professional, support continuity of care, and let clients choose the communication style that fits them best while working toward concrete goals.

Frequently asked questions

What types of concerns does this therapist focus on?
Areas of focus include addictions, trauma and abuse, mood concerns such as depression and bipolar, anxiety and stress, ADHD, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, eating and body image concerns, and compassion fatigue among others.
How would you describe the therapeutic style and approach?
The approach blends client-centered care with evidence-informed techniques such as CBT, DBT, existential exploration, EMDR, and Gottman-informed work, adapting methods to the individual’s needs and goals.
What is the therapist's professional background?
She holds a Ph.D. with a concentration in addiction and a master’s degree in psychology with a counseling focus, and has about ten years of clinical experience supporting people through recovery and trauma-informed treatment.
Where is the therapist licensed and located?
The clinician practices in Vermont and holds the credential LCMHC with licence number VT LCMHC 068.0134318 as provided in her profile.
Can I work with this therapist if I live outside the country?
International clients are not currently accepted; services are offered to clients within the therapist's permitted service area.
What session formats are available for working together?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility in how people engage in therapy.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps start the process of working with the therapist?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseParenting issuesADHD

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualityWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

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

10+ years

Licensed

Vermont

Languages

English

What Nancy can help with

Dr. Nancy Kenyon Richardson works with clients on addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and ADHD.

How Nancy approaches therapy

Nancy's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.

Experience and training

Nancy is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor practicing in Vermont, with 10 years of clinical experience.