Wonder therapist, I would highly recommend her.
Dr. Nancy Kenyon Richardson, LCMHC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Nancy is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Nancy. View 18 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Vermont
Recent reviews
There are no words to express what a wonderful person and therapist Dr. Nancy is. She is highly educated, experienced, compassionate, and empathetic. She has changed my life in so many ways since I met her and I will forever be grateful for her.
More about Nancy
- 10 years' experience
- Female
- LCMHC
Hello and congratulations on taking this brave step of looking for help. My name is Dr. Nancy Kenyon Richardson, but I usually just go by Dr. Nancy.
I strongly believe in the potential of all people to heal and move forward from trauma history, substance use disorders, and other mental health struggles. My passion is assisting people on their journey of healing. The course of my journey as a mental health professional has been two-fold. My master's degree is in psychology with a concentration in counseling. My Ph.D. is in psychology with a concentration in addiction and is research based. My research in successful recovery post-medication-assisted treatment (MAT) lead to an emerging theory on MAT as an aid to long-term opioid recovery without medication. I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) and a licensed alcohol and drug counselor (LADC). I also hold several certifications including EMDR therapy and Dr. Gottman's Loving Couple's, Loving Children.
My grandparents were all Portuguese immigrants who did not have the opportunity for much education. My lifelong dream was to complete my Ph.D. Of course reaching this goal was a wonderful feeling, but I am more proud of the 2012 Victim Activist of the Year Award I received for my work in the field of intimate partner violence.
I am fascinated by brain science and often include psycho-education around trauma and the brain when helping people understand why they continue to engage in behaviors they wish to stop or why they continue to be impacted by past traumatic events. I have several years of experience helping people to move forward by identifying the "hooks" from their past that are holding them back from fully healing. I often state, only half kidding, that if I am still your therapist in 5 years and we're working on the same issues, fire me!
Although I grew up in a predominantly Portuguese community in Rhode Island, I have resided in Vermont for nearly 30 years. My family and I enjoy travel and I have visited 49 of the 50 states. Our youngest two children are now teenagers so my spouse and I are beginning to explore what the empty nest chapter of our lives will look like.
I truly feel honored and that it is a privilege to be trusted with the role of helping people heal from mental health problems. I look forward to being a part of your journey.
Specialties
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
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Dr. Nancy Kenyon Richardson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811362619.
- LCMHC · Vermont · 068.0134318 · Expires January 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Dr. Nancy Kenyon Richardson
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Wonder therapist, I would highly recommend her.
There are no words to express what a wonderful person and therapist Dr. Nancy is. She is highly educated, experienced, compassionate, and empathetic. She has changed my life in so many ways since I met her and I will forever be grateful for her.
She’s amazing
Great
Dr Nancy is so good
Dr Nancy is the best
Dr. Kenyon Richardson is an absolute Godsend. From minutes into our first session, I knew it was going to be the perfect match and relationship, and it has been just that. She is very attentive, responds in a timely manner and always encourages reaching out. I feel comfortable opening up to her and she provides useful and realistic feedback. I’m so grateful to have her.
She is awesome
Dr Nancy is continually learning and teaching what she knows, she is amazing at her job and it shows! She is a beautiful human being and will find a way to help you heal one way or another! She is simply exceptional!
She is simply incredible
Solid, heart felt conversations. I look forward to our weekly meetings! Best thing I've ever done for myself. Dr Nancy is a wonderful woman and I appreciate her words of wisdom
Dr. Nancy is one of the best therapist Iv ever come in contact with in my whole mental health treatment. She is kind and shows genuine interest in me being a better me and healing. She makes me feel safe and welcome. I can talk easily with her, and when I trail off she knows how to bring me back to the main topic. She is honestly the best therapist Iv spoken too in my 17 years of getting mental health help.
Dr. Nancy has been wonderful so far! We’ve been on the same page from the start which makes all the difference.
Incredible, I love working with Dr Nancy so much. I look forward to our sessions. She is so knowledgeable, easy to talk to and insightful. Has really helped me understand so much about myself and a real ability that allows us, together, to look at things from differing perspectives. She is also so good at replying by text with truly helpful suggestions. Its very clear she loves her job and working with people, her enthusiasm is infectious, even over the screen. Betterhelp are lucky to have her - and no I was not paid to write this review :)
Dr Nancy is, simply, awesome!
Amazingly empathetic and respectful. Great listener and value driven therapy. Respects my boundaries and helped me uncover parts of me that I’ve blocked. Thank you for the growth Dr Nancy and for being such a safe space for me to bloom.
Dr. Nancy is the best, she knows her stuff and I actually look forward to our sessions together. She's very down to earth, supportive and not judgemental. She always offers a listening ear when she can and I feel she really understands me and how to help me help myself. Choosing her as your counselor will be one of the best decisions in your steps toward healing yourself. She is by far the best psychologist I've ever had the pleasure of working with!
Incredible, a complete and utter revelation. Her knowledge and ability to look at something from mulitple perspetives and then offer ways forward has helped me so much. I have gained so much insight on myself with her help.
Frequently asked questions
Does Dr. Nancy Kenyon Richardson offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Dr. Nancy Kenyon Richardson works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Dr. Nancy Kenyon Richardson speak?
Dr. Nancy Kenyon Richardson speaks English.
How many years of experience does Dr. Nancy Kenyon Richardson have?
Dr. Nancy Kenyon Richardson has 10 years of experience.
Where is Dr. Nancy Kenyon Richardson licensed to practice?
Dr. Nancy Kenyon Richardson is licensed to practice in Vermont.
Does Dr. Nancy Kenyon Richardson accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Dr. Nancy Kenyon Richardson does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Dr. Nancy Kenyon Richardson offer?
Dr. Nancy Kenyon Richardson offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Dr. Nancy Kenyon Richardson?
Dr. Nancy Kenyon Richardson can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Dr. Nancy Kenyon Richardson?
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.