- Client-centered approach
- Works on relationships
- Focus on coping skills
About Rikki
Rikki Bullard is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina with 16 years of therapy experience. She focuses on practical support for common life struggles such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and parenting challenges. Rikki also addresses addiction, ADHD, trauma and abuse, and career-related strain. She helps people notice what is working, build coping skills, and manage day-to-day ups and downs.
Rikki uses a client-centered stance that starts by listening to each person's story. She asks reflective questions and follows the client's lead while bringing in techniques that fit the situation. You may encounter tools from cognitive behavioral approaches, attachment-focused thinking, emotionally-focused work, and existential ideas during sessions.
Her practice emphasizes straightforward conversations and skill building. Rikki works with people on practical strategies for emotion regulation, communication, and problem solving. She also supports people navigating big life transitions such as separation, adoption or foster care concerns, aging, or chronic illness.
Across her work she aims to be compassionate and direct. Sessions are meant to feel collaborative - the therapist and client pick goals and track progress together. Rikki describes therapy as a place to learn coping skills and reconnect with what brings meaning and satisfaction.
To begin, prospective clients select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time, and session cost varies with location and therapist availability.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Rikki draws on client-centered methods that prioritize listening and following the client's concerns, which helps shape goals and the pace of online sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) provides practical exercises and thought-behavior techniques that are useful for anxiety, depression, and stress related to money or career changes. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at emotional patterns in close relationships and can help people improve communication and connection.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, and then suggest strategies from these approaches. That decision is collaborative, and it can shift as needs change over time.
Confirm session options before booking, as specific online formats are not listed in the biography. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove the need to travel to an office. Licensed professionals can use a mix of conversation, structured exercises, and written homework that all work well in virtual settings to help people build coping skills and manage financial and life stress.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address related to money and life stress?
She helps people manage stress and anxiety that often come with financial strain and career changes, and addresses related issues like depression, relationship conflict, and coping with life changes.
What style of therapy can I expect in sessions?
The approach is client-centered, meaning sessions follow your needs and goals while the therapist uses reflective questions and supportive feedback.
What is Rikki's professional background?
She has 16 years of experience working in individual counseling across issues such as trauma, parenting, mood concerns, and relationship problems.
Which credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
She holds LPC and LCMHC credentials and practices from North Carolina.
Can I work with this therapist in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Are international clients accepted for therapy?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Session cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process of working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.