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Nicole Richardson

Therapist
8 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma, Infertility
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

Hi, I’m Nicole! Therapy with me is about real conversations, practical tools, and accountability. Clients often tell me they appreciate that I’m down-to-earth, supportive, and won’t let them slide. I bring a diverse background of both life and professional experience, allowing me to see multiple perspectives and help you navigate complex relationship dynamics.

My approach to therapy

Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Somatic Body/Based Techniques, and Family Systems approaches, I help clients learn to catch the molehills in their lives before they become mountains; and to recalibrate when they do happen to stumble. I’ll meet you where you are while also challenging you to show up for yourself—because healing starts when you decide you deserve better.

Additionally, I have a special passion for treating military/first responder families, those with a history of trauma, and students/young adults, and have specialized training in this area. You don’t have to keep repeating the same painful cycles. Together, we’ll explore what’s been holding you back and build the confidence and clarity you need to move forward. I believe in practical, action-oriented therapy, so expect to leave sessions with real strategies to apply in your life. I offer a free 15-minute consultation to see if we’re a good fit—let’s talk about what’s going on and how we can work toward the change you’ve been looking for. Reach out today and take that first step toward something better.

What you can expect from me

I create a calm environment for reflection where clients can learn tools that empower them to make changes they desire/need.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Pacific Islander, Caucasian, Latinx, Woman
  • My style is
    Affirming, Empowering, Holistic

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    8 years of experience
  • Training
    MC (Masters in Counseling) at Grand Canyon Univerity
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Arizona, South Carolina), LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) (Idaho)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, Regence BlueShield of Idaho, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma, Infertility
  • More specialties
    Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Women's issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Trauma Focused CBT, Psychoanalytic, Strength-Based, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for PTSD, Narrative Therapy, Multi-Systemic (MST), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Attachment Based Family Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Somatic, Attachment Based
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    24654 North Lake Pleasant Parkway Ste 103814
    Peoria, AZ 85383