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Shemeah Richardson, LPC
Colorado
LPC in Colorado - anxiety and trauma
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
- Client-centered listening
About Shemeah
Shemeah Richardson is an LPC with 12 years of clinical experience and practices in Colorado. She supports people dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting stress, and relationship concerns. She uses straightforward methods to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts and try new responses.
Clients can expect short, clear conversations about what is causing distress and what they want to change. She focuses on practical steps people can take between sessions and on tracking what does and does not help. This approach keeps work concrete and measurable.
Shemeah commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going. She also draws on client-centered listening and narrative techniques to help clients tell their story and make sense of painful experiences. Mindfulness practices are used to build present-moment awareness when that is helpful.
Her experience includes working with people affected by abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, caregiver stress, aging concerns, and gender dysphoria. She also helps with anger, self-esteem, impulsivity, isolation, and coping after disasters. These topics are addressed in the same practical, skills-focused way.
Sessions are organized around current concerns and clear goals. Progress is reviewed regularly and adjustments are made when needed. People who want structured, action-oriented work that still leaves room for personal reflection tend to find this approach useful.
How CBT and related approaches work in online sessions
Shemeah commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change thought patterns and habits that contribute to anxiety or low mood. CBT sessions often include setting specific goals, trying new behaviors between meetings, and reviewing what worked.She also uses client-centered techniques that focus on listening and reflecting so clients can clarify their own priorities. Mindfulness practices are offered as simple exercises to build awareness of thoughts and physical reactions, which can reduce reactivity and increase options for responding.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shemeah will collaborate with each person to decide whether CBT, mindfulness, narrative methods, or a mix fits best based on goals and preferences. This is an ongoing process and plans can change as progress is reviewed.
Confirm the current session options before booking since specific formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and let people choose whether to use video or another supported format. These practical choices help therapy fit into everyday life without changing its focus on concrete skills and clear goals.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Arizona, Georgia, Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with most often?
Shemeah works with anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting and relationship concerns, and related issues such as anger and low self-esteem.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and habits, test new behaviors, and track what changes improve day-to-day functioning.
What kinds of methods does she combine in sessions?
Sessions draw on client-centered listening, narrative techniques to reframe experiences, mindfulness practices for present-moment awareness, and motivational interviewing when exploring change.
What is her professional background?
Shemeah has 12 years of experience as an LPC and has worked with diverse populations across several settings.
Where is she licensed and where does she practice?
She holds Colorado LPC and Georgia LPC credentials and practices in Colorado.
What languages are supported and can she work with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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