Hello! My name is Stephen and I am a licensed clinical social worker with over ten years of experience providing compassionate, faith-based counseling to individuals in both North and South Carolina. My passion is helping people heal and grow closer to Christ by addressing their mental, emotional, and spiritual needs. I believe that true healing involves nurturing the mind, body, and spirit, and I am dedicated to guiding my clients through their personal journeys of recovery and spiritual growth.
I hold degrees in Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and Winthrop University, and I am committed to creating a safe, supportive space where clients can explore their faith and find strength in their spiritual walk. Whether you're facing life's challenges, seeking emotional healing, or looking to deepen your relationship with Christ, I am here to support and walk alongside you every step of the way.
My goal is to help you experience healing not just on a surface level, but in a way that transforms your entire being—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually—so that you can live a more fulfilled and Christ-centered life.
Professional experience
10 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Bipolar disorder Depression
Additional areas of focus:Coping with addictions, LGBTQ+ related issues, Trauma and abuse, Coping with grief and loss, Intimacy related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Executive and professional coaching, Compassion fatigue, Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD), Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant personality, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Traumatic brain injury, Trichotillomania, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Stephen Richardson. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Stephen is a great. He approaches with kindness and an open mind. I never felt like I was being judged. Whatever I had going on, he always had positive words of encouragement.
Written on Aug 14, 2020 after therapy with Stephen for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Stephen provides a safe place for me to be open and honest. I am always met with underrating, kindness and WISDOM! His counseling has changed my life.
Written on Jul 20, 2020 after therapy with Stephen for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts
Stephen is awesome. He is always upbeat and encouraging but at the same time honest and truthful, which is not always easy. Stephen was very open and accepting to anything I had to say and I always felt safe opening up to him about any issue. He is not judgemental and he was willing to help me work through things in my own way, at my own pace while always reminding me of essential truths that we had covered along the way.
Life can be full of pressure and judgement, but we all need someone who will hear us out when we speak the raw truth, as awkward and ugly as it may be. I'm very thankful that Stephen did that for me, and I would recommend him to anyone as I believe he would do the same for them!
Written on Jul 07, 2020 after therapy with Stephen for 3 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
He was great and super helpful! I only switched out because I was able to get connected with a school counselor. Definitely recommend. Super professional.
Written on Jun 21, 2020 after therapy with Stephen for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Great and very compassionate and caring counselor.
Written on Jun 18, 2020 after therapy with Stephen for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Stephen has been great through very difficult times for me. I have had so much progress with my mental help because of him. Forever grateful!
Written on Jun 01, 2020 after therapy with Stephen for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and coaching
Many months in with Stephen and each session has always been a step forward. I always feel better after every session. I truly appreciate and value his expertise and feedback. The good and bad. Highly recommend him.
Written on May 23, 2020 after therapy with Stephen for 8 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and self esteem
Stephen is knowledgeable, compassionate, and is a great listener. I trust him and his expertise. I would highly recommend Stephen.
Written on May 19, 2020 after therapy with Stephen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
Stephen has helped me recognize and deal with issues that used to be completely debilitating. I've learned to manage my symptoms better and I'm able to be more positive. I really appreciate how Stephen has helped me.
Written on Apr 30, 2020 after therapy with Stephen for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Simply amazing! I feel comfortable, and Stephen doesn’t just hear; he listens.
Written on Mar 11, 2020 after therapy with Stephen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Stephen is awesome! He is super knowledgable in his field but is also very friendly and easy to open up to without any fear of judgement.
Written on Mar 05, 2020 after therapy with Stephen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Keep up the good work, Stephen!
Written on Feb 26, 2020 after therapy with Stephen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Stephen is patient, supportive and always willing to listen. He makes a great support system especially for those who are new to therapy. He checks in with you, even outside of appointment times, this gave me the assurance that he is there for you and that he cares. Thank you Stephen.
Written on Feb 10, 2020 after therapy with Stephen for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Stephen is always encouraging and listens to all my crazy stories with no judgement. He helps me think of the things I wouldn’t think of alone and being able to text him during the week really helps! I don’t have to try and remember everything going on for a once a week appt. I can just type it to him and we can talk right then via text or cover it in our next session, but it takes the pressure off me to have to remember so much information! Stephen really is an awesome therapist!
Written on Jan 17, 2020 after therapy with Stephen for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd
Stephen has been a significant part of the healing I've experienced in such a brief time. I will forever be grateful to him for the help that he has provided me. He always responded in a timely fashion, even quicker than I thought an online Counseling Service would provide. I have already, and will continue to recommend this service to my friends and other loved ones.
Written on Dec 30, 2019 after therapy with Stephen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Stephen is absolutely the best ! He is very attentive and listens carefully to everything I’ve to say and together we find ways of healing and making experiences better. I’m very happy with my counselor and I’d strongly recommend him.
Written on Dec 28, 2019 after therapy with Stephen for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, and self esteem
Stephan is very nice and supportive. He really listens and asks the right questions to help me. He responds to all my messages and even checks up on me. I really feel looked after with him.
Written on Dec 23, 2019 after therapy with Stephen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Stephen is considerate and he is very mindful of my situation and relationships he is always professional and kind.
Written on Dec 09, 2019 after therapy with Stephen for 4 months on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, grief, and career difficulties
Stephen understands how to work on the issues I face. He is always available, supporting and helpful and helps immensely to stay focused on getting better.
Written on Nov 12, 2019 after therapy with Stephen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
Stephen is always there for me and I would recommend over and over again.
Written on Oct 22, 2019 after therapy with Stephen for 2 weeks
Stephen has helped me through one of the worst times of my life. Sometimes I get distant and don’t check in, but he knows what he is doing and continues to press for communication because he knows I need it. I look forward to continuing my counseling.
Written on Oct 21, 2019 after therapy with Stephen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Very helpful and kind!
Written on Oct 13, 2019 after therapy with Stephen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Stephen was so, so great. He asked me before every session, "How's it going?" and it just felt so genuine. It was a real bright spot in my week just getting to talk with him for 30 minutes.
Written on Oct 04, 2019 after therapy with Stephen for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Stephen has been very accessible and has helped me from the beginning. It is nice to have a neutral voice in my journey. So far he has helped tremendously.
Written on Sep 26, 2019 after therapy with Stephen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Stephen took the time to understand my situation and provide an attentive listening ear. Stephen was able to refocus my inner thinking which helped me start to focus on myself after dealing with an ending relationship.
Written on Sep 17, 2019 after therapy with Stephen for 4 weeks
Stephen is a great listener and supporter. I'd definitely recommend him!
Written on Aug 23, 2019 after therapy with Stephen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
I've started to understand myself more because of him. I am so grateful for Stephen.
Written on Aug 14, 2019 after therapy with Stephen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
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