Works with
- Anger
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
How Shemeah works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Arizona, Georgia, Colorado
- Years in practice
- 12
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Shemeah
Shemeah Richardson is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) who uses a client-centered approach to help people manage strong emotions like anger and stress. She brings 12 years of experience and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. She works with concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief, and self-esteem in a direct and compassionate way.
Shemeah often blends cognitive behavioral techniques with mindfulness to help people notice thoughts and choose different reactions.
Background and approach
Sessions are conversational and focused on immediate challenges, such as managing impulses, coping with life changes, or working through trauma and abuse. The aim is to create clearer choices in the moment rather than long lists of theory.
Her background includes supporting people navigating identity issues like gender dysphoria and LGBT concerns, and helping those facing family of origin problems, parenting stress, or caregiver burnout. She also addresses issues that can heighten anger, such as abandonment, guilt, and impulsivity. She approaches these topics with respect for each person’s story and strengths.
Shemeah values collaboration. She uses motivational interviewing to set realistic goals and narrative therapy to help people reframe painful experiences. Sessions focus on small, achievable steps and on building skills that fit daily life.
She practices from Colorado and offers sessions in English. People can expect straightforward, down-to-earth conversations aimed at reducing distress and increasing coping skills.
What Shemeah works with
Everything Shemeah lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Shemeah's practice.
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Shemeah lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches come alive online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s experience and places the person’s goals at the center of each session. That means the therapist listens closely and follows the client’s lead to build workable solutions for anger, anxiety, or relationship stress.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. It is often used to reduce reactive responses like impulsivity and anger by practicing alternative responses and tracking progress between sessions.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention skills to reduce reactivity and increase calm. Practicing short exercises during or between sessions can help people pause before acting on intense feelings.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to match methods to the client’s needs, goals, and preferences and may adjust strategies as progress is made. This teamwork helps people try tools that fit their life and stick with the ones that help.
Online sessions through video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make therapy more flexible. Video offers face-to-face conversation, phone works well when bandwidth is limited, live chat supports brief check-ins, and messaging allows ongoing reflection between appointments. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around work, caregiving, or other daily demands while still getting consistent support.
Questions people ask about Shemeah
What concerns does this therapist address?
Shemeah helps with a range of issues including trauma and abuse, grief, anxiety, depression, anger, stress, and self-esteem. She also supports people facing identity and family of origin issues and caregiver stress.
What is the therapy style like?
Sessions are client-centered and conversational. She blends cognitive behavioral and mindfulness techniques to focus on practical coping and moment-to-moment choices.
How much experience does she have?
Shemeah has 12 years of professional experience working with diverse social and emotional struggles.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds the LPC credential and is based in Colorado. She also has licensure history noted in other states.
In which languages can I work with her?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients connect with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How does cost and starting therapy work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session.