Therapist profile
Stephen Richardson, LCSW, LISW-CP
North Carolina
Licensed clinical social worker - Anger and relationships
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- CredentialsLCSW, LISW-CP
- LicenseLCSW, North Carolina / C012054; LISW-CP, South Carolina / 13202
- NPI1174062046
- Experience10 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNorth Carolina
About
- ACT and CBT methods
- Emotion-focused work
- Faith-informed support
About Stephen
Stephen Richardson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Independent Social Worker Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) with ten years of clinical experience based in North Carolina. He works with adults on a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, trauma and anger. He also supports people navigating ADHD, intimacy and self-esteem struggles, career changes, and parenting challenges.
He brings a person-centered approach that blends practical therapy methods with attention to clients' spiritual concerns when requested. Sessions focus on clear goals, learning skills to manage strong emotions, and improving daily routines like sleep and eating. Cognitive and behavioral tools are used alongside acceptance-based and emotion-focused approaches depending on the need.
Stephen has practiced across North and South Carolina settings for a decade. That experience includes working with clients facing complicated life transitions, co-occurring conditions, and relationship conflict. He notes work with issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, and blended family dynamics among his areas of focus.
In sessions he typically helps clients notice triggering patterns, develop concrete coping strategies, and practice new communication habits. Many clients work on setting boundaries, reducing reactive anger, and rebuilding trust with important people in their lives.
He accepts international clients and offers sessions in English. Cost varies with location and is handled through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and choose actions that align with their values. It can be useful when anger or avoidance gets in the way of what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. CBT is often applied to anxiety, mood, and anger patterns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on how emotions shape interactions and helps people name feelings and change the way they respond in relationships.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client will talk about goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps in real life. That means sessions can shift between skills practice, talking through emotions, and planning concrete behavior changes as needed.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce the need to travel to appointments. Licensed professionals can guide how to practice ACT, CBT, or EFT skills between meetings so therapeutic work fits into everyday life.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, South Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, anger, trauma, grief, ADHD, and related concerns listed in his focus areas.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a mix of client-centered work, acceptance and commitment techniques, cognitive behavioral strategies, DBT skills, and emotion-focused interventions adapted to each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has ten years of experience working with adults in clinical settings across North and South Carolina.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW and an LISW-CP, licensed in North Carolina, and practices from that state.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats does he offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.