Nicky Richardson, MS, LPC, RPT

Nicky Richardson

MS, LPC, RPT

Counseling Approach

I believe every person has a unique way of looking at the world, and sometimes we all need a little help finding a common language to connect with others. My approach to counseling focuses on developing a strong therapeutic relationship based on authenticity, empathy, unconditional positive regard, and encouragement. I believe each client—big and small—can find balance and wellness by understanding their unique style of life and replacing the strategies that no longer work for them. You can do it, and we can help.

Education

Education and Experience

Education

Nicky earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with honors in Psychology at Baylor University. She completed her Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a focus on Play Therapy from the University of North Texas. UNT is one of the top-ranked counseling schools in Texas and has the largest play therapy training program in the world. Nicky has completed the necessary coursework and is currently pursuing her hours to become a Registered Play Therapist.

Experience

Nicky has a significant amount of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults providing individual, family, and group counseling in a variety of settings. Her primary experiences are working with children and adolescents with trauma in various non-profit settings, working as a group therapist providing substance abuse treatment for adults at The Art Station, and most recently working as a behavioral therapist with CK Behavioral Health, a division of CK Family Services in Plano, providing attachment therapy for parents and behavioral interventions for clients under 18.

Experience

Nicky also has significant experience working with children and teens outside of her role as a counselor. She spent two years teaching English abroad to elementary school students in South Korea, served in the children’s ministry at her local church, and co-led an LGBTQ+ support group for teens in Denton.