Cindy Richardson, LPC - Therapist in South Carolina

About Cindy

Cindy Richardson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 25 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and major life changes. She brings a calm, practical approach and meets people where they are. Her style is straightforward and warm, aimed at helping visitors figure out next steps and feel less alone.

She uses evidence-based methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance.

Background and approach

Motivational Interviewing supports change when someone feels stuck, and Client-Centered Therapy keeps sessions focused on the person’s goals and values. Cindy also addresses relationship and family concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, anger, and self-esteem. Additional areas she works on include caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, codependency, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and life purpose.

She combines practical strategies with moments of reflection so people can try small changes between sessions. Based in South Carolina, she holds license SC LPC 5590. Sessions are offered in English via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging.

International clients are not currently accepted. Getting started involves selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling per therapist availability. Payment uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time and may vary with location and therapist availability.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. It often includes practical exercises and homework that people can use between sessions to manage anxiety, depression, or stress.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches skills for managing strong emotions, improving coping during crises, and building better interpersonal habits. It emphasizes concrete techniques like breathing, grounding, and communication skills that adapt easily to virtual sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Cindy treats therapy as a collaboration and will help figure out which methods fit a person’s goals, values, and current situation. She adjusts plans based on what is helping and what feels manageable.

Online sessions offer flexibility and easier access to consistent care. Video calls let people work face to face from home, while phone, live chat, and text-based messaging provide alternatives when schedules or comfort make live video difficult. These options make it simpler to practice skills in real life between meetings and to keep therapy consistent when life gets busy.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns can Cindy help with?

Cindy supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, grief, relationship and family issues, intimacy-related concerns, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue. She also addresses many related problems such as caregiver stress, chronic illness, codependency, and life purpose.

What therapy style does she use?

She blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Sessions focus on practical steps, skills practice, and aligning work with each person’s priorities.

How long has she been practicing?

She has 25 years of experience working as a counselor. That experience informs a steady, practical approach to common and complex life problems.

Where is she licensed and located?

She is licensed in South Carolina as SC LPC 5590 and is based in that state. The license listed is LPC which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor.

Which languages are used in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What formats are available for sessions?

Cindy offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow people to choose what fits their schedule and comfort level.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the subscriber plan and location.

What should I do to begin therapy?

To start, click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability. That process helps match needs with the right therapist.

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Experience: 25 years
Licensed: South Carolina
Languages: English

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