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Stephen Richardson, LCSW, LISW-CP
North Carolina
LCSW therapist - anxiety and relationships
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Faith-informed conversations
About Stephen
Stephen Richardson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Independent Social Worker with Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) with ten years of experience. He practices in North Carolina and focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns among many other areas. He works in English and accepts international clients.
Stephen uses practical, conversation-based sessions to address mental and emotional difficulties. He offers straightforward approaches to depression, bipolar concerns, addictions, grief, trauma and intimacy-related issues. He also supports people dealing with anger, self-esteem, body image, eating and sleeping problems, and caregiver stress.
His work includes methods drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and client-centered work. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and habits, practicing new responses, and building concrete skills that apply in daily life. Stephen frames practical steps alongside personal values and, when appropriate, faith considerations described by the client.
He brings specific attention to issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, adoption and foster care, autism and Asperger syndrome, ADHD, codependency, commitment and control issues, and relationship communication problems. He also works with kink and alternative sexual culture topics and blended family stress.
Stephen trained in social work at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and Winthrop University. His license details are NC LCSW and SC LISW-CP. To begin, prospective clients follow the site's matching process and schedule an initial appointment.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Stephen commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in his work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing different behaviors to change patterns that maintain anxiety or depression. ACT centers on noticing values, accepting difficult feelings, and committing to actions that align with what matters most.He also uses client-centered principles to keep sessions focused on the person's perspective and priorities. That means the therapist and client decide together which methods to emphasize based on current needs, goals, and preferences. Figuring out the best fit is a collaborative process across the first few meetings.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm which options are available before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, and allow brief check-ins when needed. Many people find remote conversation helps them practice skills in everyday settings while keeping appointments more convenient.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he focus on?
He addresses stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, addictions, trauma, grief, intimacy and relationship-related issues among other areas listed in his specialties.
How does he typically use CBT in sessions?
He uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and to try different ways of responding. Sessions include skill practice and behavioral experiments to test new patterns.
What is his professional background?
He has ten years of clinical experience and holds social work degrees from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and Winthrop University.
What credentials and region are associated with him?
He is credentialed as an LCSW in North Carolina and as a LISW-CP in South Carolina, and he practices from North Carolina.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He accepts international clients; confirm any cross-border details when booking.
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.
What are the first steps to begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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