Rikki Bullard, LPC, LCMHC
North Carolina therapist with 16 years experience
- Client-centered care
- CBT and attachment
- Video phone chat messaging
About Rikki Bullard
Rikki Bullard is a licensed mental health professional based in North Carolina with 16 years of clinical experience. She holds the credentials LPC and LCMHC - Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - and has focused her work on helping people navigate depression, anxiety, stress, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and a range of behavioral and adjustment issues.
Rikki takes a client-centered approach that emphasizes meeting each person where they are and shaping sessions around immediate needs and goals. She combines reflective questioning with techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral and existential frameworks, and draws on attachment-informed and emotionally focused ideas when helpful, tailoring interventions to the unique circumstances of each client. Her style is empathetic and straightforward, aiming to equip people with practical skills to manage mood, improve relationships, address addictive patterns, strengthen self-esteem, and cope with life changes.
Rikki also works with issues such as grief, intimacy-related concerns, anger, career transitions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and challenges related to adoption and foster care, aging, neurodiversity, and blended families. She offers collaborative, goal-oriented support to help clients move toward greater balance, resilience, and satisfaction in daily life.
Rikki takes a client-centered approach that emphasizes meeting each person where they are and shaping sessions around immediate needs and goals. She combines reflective questioning with techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral and existential frameworks, and draws on attachment-informed and emotionally focused ideas when helpful, tailoring interventions to the unique circumstances of each client. Her style is empathetic and straightforward, aiming to equip people with practical skills to manage mood, improve relationships, address addictive patterns, strengthen self-esteem, and cope with life changes.
Rikki also works with issues such as grief, intimacy-related concerns, anger, career transitions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and challenges related to adoption and foster care, aging, neurodiversity, and blended families. She offers collaborative, goal-oriented support to help clients move toward greater balance, resilience, and satisfaction in daily life.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Rikki Bullard have?
Rikki Bullard has 16 years of experience.
Is Rikki Bullard a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credentials LPC and LCMHC. License details include SC LPC 9283 and NC LCMHC 9016.
In which languages does Rikki Bullard provide therapy?
Rikki Bullard provides therapy in English.
Where is Rikki Bullard located?
Rikki Bullard is located in North Carolina.
How can I work with Rikki Bullard as my therapist?
You can work with Rikki Bullard through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Rikki Bullard work with international clients?
Rikki Bullard does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Rikki Bullard cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches for Online Therapy and How They Help
Rikki Bullard integrates several therapeutic approaches into online care to address emotional and relational concerns. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship and follows the client's priorities to foster self-understanding and growth - it is helpful for self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers structured techniques to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns of connection and security in relationships, helping clients who struggle with intimacy, family dynamics, and attachment-related trauma.Choosing the right approach is part of the process, and Rikki collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts strategies over time so therapy remains relevant and practical for the individual's circumstances.
Online therapy with Rikki is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home, and fit sessions into work and family routines while working with licensed professionals and therapists committed to client-centered progress.