Dr. Nancy Kenyon Richardson , LCMHC

Dr. Nancy Kenyon Richardson brings a blend of clinical training, research experience, and personal commitment to supporting people who are navigating addiction, trauma, relationship struggles, and a wide range of mental health challenges. She holds a master’s degree in psychology with a concentration in counseling and earned a research-based Ph.D. in psychology focused on addiction. Her doctoral research explored recovery following medication-assisted treatment and contributed to an emerging theory about using medication-assisted treatment as a bridge to long-term opioid recovery without ongoing medication. She is a licensed clinical mental health counselor - LCMHC - and also trained as a licensed alcohol and drug counselor. Her credentials include certification in EMDR therapy and training in Dr. Gottman’s Loving Couple’s, Loving Children programs.

Dr. Nancy emphasizes the role of brain science and psychoeducation when helping people understand why certain behaviors persist and how past traumatic events continue to affect daily life. She draws on years of clinical experience identifying the "hooks" from the past that can prevent fuller healing, and she encourages practical, forward-focused work toward recovery. In 2012 she received a Victim Activist of the Year Award for contributions to the field of intimate partner violence.

Originally raised in a Portuguese community in Rhode Island, she has lived in Vermont for nearly three decades. Outside of practice she values family time and travel, having visited 49 of the 50 states. She approaches therapy as a privilege and offers compassionate, evidence-informed care to help people move forward from substance use, trauma, mood concerns, relationship and family challenges, and other life transitions.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Dr. Nancy often integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and EMDR into her online work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist follows the client's lead to build insight and self-direction - it is well suited to people seeking empathetic support and clearer personal goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing patterns of thinking and behavior that maintain distress, making it useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday challenges. EMDR uses structured processing of distressing memories and sensations to help reduce the long-term impact of trauma and related symptoms.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps tailor care to individual strengths and circumstances.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, over the phone, via live chat, or through text-based messaging. These options make it easier to access consistent support around work schedules, family responsibilities, or geographic limitations, while maintaining continuity of care with licensed professionals and therapists who can adapt methods to the remote setting.