About Stephen

Stephen Richardson, LCSW, LISW-CP, is a licensed clinical social worker with ten years of experience. He practices in North Carolina and offers counseling that attends to mental, emotional, and spiritual concerns. Stephen aims to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, ADHD, and relationship challenges while honoring their faith when it is important to them.

He uses straightforward, practical methods in sessions. Stephen listens, helps clients name what’s most troubling, and works with them to set small, achievable goals.

Background and approach

He often blends talk therapy with exercises clients can try between meetings to build new habits and skills. His background includes social work degrees from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and Winthrop University. Over a decade he has worked with people facing grief, trauma, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting strain, and career stress.

He also supports clients dealing with identity and intimacy-related concerns. Stephen draws from several approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. He adapts these methods to each person’s needs and faith perspective rather than following a single formula.

Sessions are offered in English and Stephen accepts international clients. He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging so people can choose what fits their schedule. To begin, a short questionnaire is used to match clients and then appointments are scheduled according to availability.

Approaches you can use online with a therapist

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts without getting stuck in them and clarifies personal values to guide action. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and on practicing new, more helpful responses; it often helps with anxiety, mood, and sleep problems. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on understanding emotions and patterns in close relationships to improve connection and reduce repeated conflicts.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit their needs and faith perspective, and adjust as progress unfolds. That collaborative approach helps shape a plan that feels practical and relevant for everyday life.

Online therapy can make it easier to get regular support. Video calls let people keep face-to-face interaction when schedules or travel make in-person meetings hard. Phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit quick updates, ongoing coaching, or when someone prefers writing between sessions. These options offer flexibility so therapy can fit around work, parenting, and daily routines.

Questions people ask

What concerns does Stephen address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, ADHD, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and many related struggles such as sleep, eating, and career stress.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are practical and collaborative with a focus on small, actionable steps. He combines listening with skills practice and goal-setting tailored to each person.
How long has he been practicing?
Stephen has ten years of clinical experience working with people across North and South Carolina in a variety of settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds LCSW and LISW-CP credentials and practices from North Carolina while having worked in both North and South Carolina.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and he is available to work with international clients.
What session formats does he provide?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How are costs and billing handled?
Session cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
10 years
Licensed
North Carolina, South Carolina
Languages
English

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