- Trauma and abuse
- Anxiety and depression
- Client-centered methods
About Shemeah
Shemeah Richardson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 12 years of clinical experience practicing in Colorado. She works with people facing trauma and abuse, grief, anxiety, depression, stress, ADHD, and relationship and family concerns, including parenting and LGBT issues.
Shemeah centers her work on listening and on helping people make sense of their own stories. She uses clear talk and practical steps so clients can notice small changes. Sessions focus on what matters now - coping with life changes, managing anger or impulsivity, or working through family of origin issues.
Her background includes broad experience with people from different walks of life. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to prioritize the client's perspective and Narrative Therapy to examine how personal stories shape feelings and choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness techniques are used to help with anxiety, stress, and attention-related difficulties.
Shemeah also uses Motivational Interviewing to support change when someone feels stuck or unsure about next steps. That blend of approaches aims to make therapy practical and paced to each person's needs. She helps people work through abandonment, adoption and foster care topics, isolation and loneliness, guilt and shame, and caregiving stress.
People who meet with Shemeah can expect a direct, respectful process focused on real-life problems. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session to discuss goals and next steps.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and prioritizing the client's viewpoint. Online sessions using this approach involve the therapist reflecting what the client shares and helping the client decide what matters most to address. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down thoughts, feelings, and behaviors into manageable parts. In an online setting CBT can include practical exercises and agreed homework to try between sessions. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and improve focus; these can be guided during a session and used as short check-ins outside of it.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. That lets them pick which methods to emphasize and adjust as progress is made. The process is collaborative and revisited as needed.
This profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make fitting therapy into daily life easier by removing travel and allowing sessions from a quieter place, enabling shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and making it simpler to maintain regular appointments during school or work transitions. Licensed professionals often use these practical benefits to help clients keep therapy consistent while managing early-adult responsibilities.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Arizona, Georgia, Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Shemeah works with trauma and abuse, grief, stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and family issues, parenting concerns, and LGBT-related matters.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Narrative Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing in a practical, talk-focused way.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience working with diverse clients on social and emotional struggles.
Where is she licensed and based?
Shemeah holds LPC credentials and practices in Colorado. She is also licensed in other states but her profile lists Colorado as her location.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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