Licensed clinical social worker recordNorth Carolina
Jennifer Richards, LCSW
North Carolina
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in North Carolina
- LCSW, licence C013375
- NPI
- 1720576457
- Experience
- 7 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- North Carolina
These details come from information Jennifer supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- LGBT concerns
About Jennifer
Jennifer Richards is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina with seven years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and depression. Jennifer writes plainly and focuses on practical steps clients can use day to day.
Her approach starts by listening to each person’s story and recognizing strengths they already have. Sessions typically involve talking through problems, identifying patterns, and trying new ways of handling difficult moments. She aims to help people reduce intense reactions and gain clearer choices for next steps.
Jennifer also helps with issues connected to attachment and abandonment, body image, chronic illness and pain, and post-traumatic stress. She addresses communication problems, divorce and separation, and challenges around money and life purpose. She works with concerns like panic attacks, isolation, and feelings of guilt or shame.
When relationship structure is part of the issue, she can discuss non-monogamous and polyamorous dynamics and the communication challenges that come with them. Jennifer uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions and focuses on practical tools that can fit into everyday routines.
People who want a straightforward therapist who names problems plainly and tests realistic changes may find her style useful. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions
Jennifer uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear steps and measurable progress. Cognitive-behavioral approaches help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors to reduce anxiety and panic. Trauma-informed methods attend to how past harm affects current reactions and emphasize pacing and coping skills for managing distress.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped before. Together they will try approaches and adjust as needed, aiming for methods that make daily life easier and more manageable.
Confirm session formats before booking because the original biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make fitting therapy into a busy schedule easier by removing travel time and allowing shorter or more frequent check-ins when needed. They can also allow workday breaks, reduce the need to arrange childcare, or avoid camera use if that feels better, so practical needs shape how sessions are run rather than a single fixed model.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, LGBT related concerns, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and depression. Additional focuses include attachment, body image, chronic illness, and panic.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and practical, plain-language conversations. Sessions focus on identifying patterns and testing real-life changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional work experience in clinical practice.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
Jennifer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in North Carolina.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work together with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers