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Porshure Richardson

Therapist · Tennessee

Porshure Richardson

LCSW

Compassionate, practical support for life's hard moments

  • 21 years' experience
  • Based in Tennessee
  • Sessions online
  • Speaks English
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  • Client-centered care
  • CBT tools
  • Solution-focused steps

About Porshure

Porshure Richardson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Tennessee who uses a warm, client-centered style to support people through hard life moments. She focuses on everyday problems like stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression. She also helps people cope with grief and end-of-life concerns, along with issues such as workplace strain, relationship endings, and feelings of emptiness.

Richardson draws on client-centered therapy to create a nonjudgmental space where people can speak openly. She pairs that with practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and try new habits. Solution-focused methods are used to identify small, concrete steps that move a person toward their goals.

Her approach is straightforward and collaborative. She listens first, then helps set clear, manageable goals. Sessions often involve talking through current struggles, practicing coping strategies, and planning steps for change.

With more than two decades of experience in the field, Richardson brings long-term perspective to common and complex problems. She supports people facing trauma, bipolar mood challenges, ADHD-related concerns, and the strain of family problems or divorce and separation.

People can expect practical guidance alongside emotional support. The work aims to reduce distress, build confidence, and increase daily functioning. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a time that fits their needs.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefBipolar disorderCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

21+ years

Credentials

Tennessee

Languages

English

How client-centered care and practical therapy work online

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person's experience without judgment, helping them feel heard and accepted. Cognitive behavioral therapy is about noticing patterns of thought and behavior, testing them, and trying small changes that reduce distress or improve mood. Solution-focused therapy narrows attention to specific goals and practical steps that produce visible progress.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, needs, and preferences, and together they decide which methods to emphasize. That plan can shift as the work progresses and new priorities emerge.

Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking to learn which formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people practice strategies and skills between meetings in their everyday routines. Licensed professionals can use these approaches effectively in remote settings while helping clients build coping tools and clear next steps.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist help with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief, trauma, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and life transitions like divorce and separation.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is client-centered and collaborative with practical elements from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused work to set clear goals and try new habits.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

She has 21 years of professional experience working with a broad range of concerns including grief, workplace issues, and family problems.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She holds the credential LCSW, which is Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in Tennessee.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What should I do to get started?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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