Dr. Nancy Kenyon Richardson, LCMHC

Dr. Nancy Kenyon Richardson helps people who are coping with anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, and other life stresses. She is Dr. Nancy and brings steady, practical support to people trying to change difficult patterns. She practices from Vermont and uses approaches that include cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered work.

Dr. Nancy earned a master's degree in psychology with a counseling concentration and a Ph.D. in psychology focused on addiction research. Her research looked at recovery after medication-assisted treatment and developed ideas about long-term recovery without medication. She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - LCMHC and has worked in the field for about 10 years.

In sessions she explains how the brain and trauma interact. She teaches simple, concrete tools so people can spot the old hooks that keep them stuck. When helpful, she also uses approaches drawn from dialectical behavior therapy and eye movement methods to address trauma reactions.

Her style is straightforward and curiosity-driven. She combines education about how behaviors form with short-term skill work and deeper conversation when needed. People who want practical strategies alongside reflective work tend to find her approach accessible.

Outside of clinical work she has a long personal history tied to family and community life in New England. That perspective informs her attention to cultural and family stories during therapy. She welcomes questions about how therapy might fit a person’s life and goals.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and teaching practical skills to change them. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and many stress-related problems because it gives step-by-step tools people can practice between sessions.

Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship and listening to what matters most to the person. This approach helps people feel heard and supports their own problem-solving and growth.

Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, adds concrete skills for managing strong emotions, improving tolerance of distress, and improving relationships. It is useful for people who need tools to cope with intense feelings or relationship conflicts.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss which methods make sense based on a person’s goals, history, and what they prefer. That decision is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different rhythms of life. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for skills practice and deeper conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging are useful for short check-ins, quick coaching, or ongoing skill reinforcement between longer sessions.