Dr. Nancy Kenyon Richardson, LCMHC

Vermont · 10 years in practice

Dr. Nancy Kenyon Richardson connects with people who are tired of feeling stuck.

License and registration

LCMHC, Vermont: 068.0134318 · expires January 2027
NPI: 1811362619 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 10
Languages: English

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.

About Nancy

Dr. Nancy Kenyon Richardson connects with people who are tired of feeling stuck. She meets readers where they are and helps them name what feels most urgent.

Her tone is direct and supportive, and she focuses on practical steps that make change feel possible. Dr. Nancy holds a Ph.D. in psychology with a concentration in addiction and a master’s degree in psychology with a counseling concentration.

She has around ten years of clinical experience working with issues like addiction, trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles.

Background and approach

She also brings research into sessions when it helps explain how behaviors and memories can keep repeating. In practice she mixes straightforward conversation with teaching about how the brain responds to stress and trauma. That often means identifying the past patterns - the “hooks” - that keep coming up and trying different ways to interrupt them.

She uses a variety of approaches to meet people’s needs depending on the concern and moment. Dr. Nancy lives in Vermont and uses methods aimed at recovery, coping, and clearer communication.

She pays attention to how identity and relationships shape daily life, and she works with issues such as parenting strain, grief, body image, and chronic health concerns when those are part of what a person brings. Outside of clinical work she has a long personal history tied to community and family, and she brings that grounded perspective into sessions.

People who want practical explanations for their symptoms and direct strategies to change patterns may find her approach helpful.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Nancy lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Addictions
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Parenting issues
ADHD
Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Anger management
Self esteem
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Prejudice and discrimination
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Women's issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Nancy names

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Online support

How her approaches guide online care

Dr. Nancy commonly draws on Existential Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Existential Therapy looks at meaning, choice, and the challenges of living, which can help when people feel lost after big life changes. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s own goals and experiences, offering listening and reflection to help someone clarify what they want. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers concrete skills for managing anxiety, mood, and unhelpful behavior.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and may try different methods to see what fits best. That team effort helps tailor sessions to immediate needs like coping with cravings, addressing trauma symptoms, or improving communication.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which give flexibility for different schedules and needs. Video sessions are useful for face-to-face conversation and teaching about how the brain works. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is low or a check-in needs to be brief. Live chat and text messaging are handy for shorter check-ins, ongoing support between sessions, or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Together, these options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, family, and other demands.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Dr. Nancy address?

She works with a broad range of concerns including addictions, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, grief, eating concerns, and stress-related problems.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style blends direct conversation with education about how the brain and trauma affect behavior. Sessions often focus on identifying patterns and trying practical steps to change them.

What is her professional background?

She holds a Ph.D. in psychology with a concentration in addiction and a master’s degree in psychology with a counseling concentration, and she has about ten years of clinical experience.

Where is she based and what credentials does she hold?

She practices in Vermont and is listed as an LCMHC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How are costs handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to try therapy with her?

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