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Nicole Richardson Counseling

Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor

Welcome! I am a therapist in Austin, TX specializing in working with people with relationship problems, overcoming trauma and processing through negative life cycles. I work with couples and adult individuals and my approach is from a direct, cognitive behavioral viewpoint.

Nicole Richardson

Licensed Therapist

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Services

We have all experienced pain and growth. I believe that the best, most impactful growth comes from understanding and working through pain.

Individual

Are you tired of feeling stressed out, worried and unhappy? Do you know why you’re unhappy? Are you ready to change but you don’t know what or how? I will work with you to set goals to move your life closer to the life you most want to live. Life will never be stress free but you can find peace, balance and even joy.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

The core principle of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or CBT is that our behaviors, feelings and thoughts (or cognitions) directly impact each other and if we interrupt one, positivitly or negatively, we will impact all three. I don't believe in a "one size fits all" method and I will work to provide with strategies that have been tested and proven effective.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing

I am certified in EMDR and use it regularly with clients. What is it?! In a nutshell, when your brain gets overwhelmed it saves information in a very different way. For some people with a history of anxiety, trauma and/or depression, EMDR has been shown to help their brains re-save that information in a way that is not as stressful.

Couples Work

Research shows, that up to 66% of conflict in a happy, long term relationship may not ever be resolved. I can’t show you how to never fight again but I can give you strategies for working together and communicating more effectively so that you can get back to having fun with each other again. As a Gottman Level III trained clinician, I employ a great deal of Gottman interventions and research to support couples while they grow.

Family Work

Research has proven that how we get started in life, impacts us as adults. Our childhood creates the lense through which we see the world, making family communication pivotal to our growth and health. It is important for us to explore our roles in our families both as children and later as adults. I offer families the opportunity to constructively explore ways to improve communication, heal and support one another.

Post Graduate Clinicians

As a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist-Supervisor (LMFT-S), I have the pleasure of supporting post graduate clinicians as they explore their growth from student interns and associates into licensed professionals. In each counselor's journey, they will notice that their own pain may be triggered and that can open doors and allow them to relate more effectively and sincerely to their clients. Contact me for more information.

About Me

As an active duty military family, we moved all over the country but I have found a home in Texas. I received my undergraduate degree at Texas State University and my Master of Arts in Counseling from St. Edward's University. I have worked with diverse populations including varied ethnic and cultural groups, individuals involved in the criminal justice system and various sexual orientations. I began my career working in inpatient settings and have experience with working with teens, adults, individuals, groups and families.

As a child, my family impressed upon me the importance of giving back. Since then, it has been my life-long endeavor to help others. In college, I found that I was fascinated by how people work, hurt and help themselves. I truly enjoy the opportunity to support others while they work to find a balance in their lives.

Nicole Richardson

Licensed Professional Counselor- Supervisor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Supervisor in Texas

MY WORK

Continuing Education Provider

The State of Texas requires that all licensed behavioral health professionals receive regular continuing education. CEU opportunities allow professionals to connect with their community, enhance their skills, stay informed about emerging research and techniques as well as stay excited and energized about the important work they do with their clients.

Programs

For parents and caregivers who want to prepare their kids for the world but also want to protect them from it, I have created THE Talk Made Simple. This six module, simple to follow e-course walks parents and caregivers through the importance of what you say as well as what you don't, developmental stages and what kids can understand and when as well as articulating your families unique values. If you're ready to stop feeling overwhelmed and start feeling empowered, start the course today!

Speaking

In addition to speaking to professionals, I enjoy speaking for parents and women's groups. I have spoken for high schools, professional organizations, neighborhood groups, etc. Some of the topics offered:

I'm Just So Mad: Dealing with anger as a parent
Let's Talk about Sex: Taking the Guess Work Out
The Business of Keeping Secrets: The hidden dangers in a digital age
Supervision: What You Didn't Learn in Supervision Training

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+1 (512) 698-9759

Know Your Rights

If you want your records, you can request them by emailing or mailing me a letter and requesting them. When you reach out, please be sure to include your contact information so that I can fulfill your request in a timely manner.

Need More?

If you have questions about the treatment you received from me, or any behavioral health provider, you can reach out to the professional Behavioral Health Executive Counsel (BHEC) to learn more about the rules and even file a complaint if that is what feels right.

Consumer Complaints

In addition to being able to reach out to BHEC to file a professional complaint, you have the ability to reach out to the Office of the Attorney General's Consumer Protection website. You can reach out to them any time you feel as though a business has not done what they claim they would.

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