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Rikki Bullard, LCMHC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Rikki is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Rikki. View 30 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in North Carolina and South Carolina

Recent reviews

I like her very much she’s very kind understanding and she’s been very helpful

Reviewed November 2024

Rikki has a very special gift, she is one of the kindest, most honest and caring people I know. I’ve been meeting with her for over a year and I could t imagine navigating life without her!

Reviewed November 2024

More about Rikki

  • 14 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCMHC, LPC

Welcome to Better Help! My name is Rikki Bullard I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in the state of North Carolina and have over 12 years of experience working as a therapist. I have spent several years dedicated to working in individual counseling, specifically in the areas of depression, anxiety, relationship issues, behavioral concerns, parenting, family issues, adjustment/transitions, and trauma. I believe in helping my clients find the joy and happiness in life that they deserve and providing clients with the skills and techniques to be able to manage the ups and downs of life and live a healthier and happier life.

My approach in the counseling process is a client-centered approach. I believe in meeting the client where they are and guiding sessions based on what the clients needs are and change with the client by using reflective questions. This theoretical approach allows the counselor/therapist to apply components of several major counseling and psychological theories including, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Existential, Person-Centered Therapy, Reality Therapy, and other disciplines within the field of psychology and counseling to allow for maximal results upon the specific needs of the clients. Each of these approaches is well-established, researched, and respected therapies.

I will have open and honest communications with clients and provide compassionate, empathic, and sensitive counseling that is specific to the experiences of your life.

I look forward to working with you to help you get to a place of peace and happiness. Let’s take that first step together!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Addictions Relationship issues Grief Intimacy-related issues Parenting issues Anger management Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD Adoption and foster care Aging and geriatric issues Autism and Asperger Syndrome Avoidant personality Blended family issues Body image Chronic pain, illness, and disability Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) Dissociation Divorce and separation Domestic violence Emptiness Family problems Fatherhood issues Fertility issues First responder issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Impulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Midlife crisis Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Money and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Personality disorders Phobias Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Prejudice and discrimination Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-love Sexual assault and abuse Sexual dysfunction Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Traumatic brain injury Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • 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

Licenses

Rikki Bullard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679822589.

  • LCMHC · North Carolina · 9016 · Expires June 2025
  • LPC · South Carolina · 9283 · Expires August 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Rikki Bullard

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

30 reviews

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I like her very much she’s very kind understanding and she’s been very helpful

Reviewed November 2024

Rikki has a very special gift, she is one of the kindest, most honest and caring people I know. I’ve been meeting with her for over a year and I could t imagine navigating life without her!

Reviewed November 2024

Rikki is compassionate and empathic. She relates to me and my problems and provides advice on how to take better care of myself.

Reviewed September 2024

Rikki’s been extremely helpful in helping me stay focused and motivated. Sure there’s some back sliding of my own doing but Rikki’s always patient while helping me get back on track. She gave me the hope I had lost within myself.

Reviewed September 2024

I really am blessed to have her in my life. She’s so supportive and understanding. Non judgmental and caring. She has helped me grow and learn more about myself. She’s on time and sends worksheets/ gives homework and I love that. She’s amazing and I am thankful for her.

Reviewed July 2024

I’ve only had 2 sessions with Rikki so far but she’s helped me more than any therapist I’ve had in the last 15+ years! She REALLY listens, she takes notes, she asks the right questions, she digs deep to get to the root of the problem and, comes up with actual possible solutions. She doesn’t just sit there silently and wait for me to come up with an answer on my own, we have an actual conversation about my life and how I’m feeling. I really feel like she’s with me every step of the way. I can’t recommend her enough!!!!

Reviewed May 2024

I have a good relationship with Rikki. She really understands the multidimensional aspects of my issues and I feel very comfortable discussing things with her.

Reviewed March 2024

Rikki is very personable, flexible, culturally competent, and is always willingly to go the extra mile to assist with processing through difficult situations.

Reviewed March 2024

I absolutely love the help that I get. My therapist is awesome and thoughtful. Thanks BetterHelp

Reviewed January 2024

Rikki has been a God send in my life now for over a year, and it’s been a rough year!! She helps me make sense of the crazy in my world without an ounce of judgment, pure genuine concern and compassion with just enough accountability to help me week to week handle whatever may be thrown my way. She hears past my words and sees things in ways I’m not able to in the moment. She reaches out with words of wisdom and guidance on days we don’t have sessions, but somehow at the exact time that I need to hear what she has to say. Therapy isn’t anything like the stigma it received years ago, she is a staple in my life and I am so very grateful for Better Help matching me with her :)

Reviewed November 2023

Rikki is very sweet and helpful. She has helped me so much in the short amount of time I’ve been with her. She is awesome. I would recommend her to anyone.

Reviewed September 2023

Rikki is amazing and I am so very grateful to have been matched with her, she is open, honest and understanding regardless of what my emotions may be. She always makes me feel like I’m in a safe space to speak freely in our sessions, it’s been a life changer for me!

Reviewed July 2023

Rikki ROCKS!!! Hands down the best therapist I have ever had. She is present, offers tools, checks in, very attentive, real and relatable. My life looks completely different in the most positive way as a result of our collaboration and her support. Rikki is truly gifted in this field.

Reviewed March 2023

There just aren't enough words to express my gratitude of having Rikki in my life. I've been working with her for a little over 3 months now maybe, they have gone by fast, but I don't myself almost anxiously awaiting our sessions so that I can have her calm sound advice and ideas, especially when I find myself conning up with dead ends on my end! BetterHelp is great and Rikki is phenomenal!!!

Reviewed March 2023

For the first time in my life, I feel like someone cares. Rikki truly listens and tries to understand my struggles. She also offers suggestions and help where she can.

Reviewed April 2023

I've worked with Rikki for a year and I've unlocked more positivity and potential than I thought was ever possible. Beginning with understanding my negative thoughts and feelings to doing well in job interviews and beyond! I'd recommend her to anybody looking for a soothing presence and immediately recognizable expertise.

Reviewed January 2023

Rikki makes me feel like she genuinely cares.

Reviewed November 2022

I was hesitant coming into therapy for the first time in my life, but Rikki made me feel comfortable and respected. It’s easier said than done talking about things in your life that you want to work on with someone you’ve never met, but I was shocked with how natural it felt. I love my sessions and I feel like I take away so many tools to help me in life.

Reviewed November 2022

Rikki ROCKS!!!

Reviewed November 2022

She’s helped me alleviate more anxiety than I could have ever imagined! Rikki has become a very important resource to our family.

Reviewed September 2022

Excellent

Reviewed August 2022

At this point, I have spent over a year with Rikki as my therapist and I have loved every minute. She's kind, understanding & supportive, while also offering homework and challenges to further my life into a healthier and happier direction. I highly recommend her therapy and am so grateful for our time together.

Reviewed July 2022

Very kind and helpful. Empathetic but keeps our meetings productive.

Reviewed April 2022

I’m only a couple of sessions in with Rikki but so far, she has been amazing. She is helping me through one of the most challenging times in my life so far. The emotional support and good advice that she has been giving me is exactly what I needed. She also has been giving me “homework” which has also been very helpful. I always feel 100 times better after our sessions.

Reviewed April 2022

Rikki is amazing to work with. She has helped me grow as an individual. She provides insight but asks good questions that creates me to change my way of thinking. She is flexible and prompt with scheduling and responding. My experience with Rikki and the BetterHelp platform has been excellent!

Reviewed January 2022

Rikki is very empathetic and knowledgeable. You need both to be an effective therapist, and she has them in spades.

Reviewed November 2021

I love Rikki so much!!!! I am so happy I was placed with her. She is so patient and she brings things out of you that you didn't even know were there. I would recommend her to anyone.

Reviewed November 2021

Rikki is a gem. In such a transitional and emotional period time in my life Rikki helped me to not only get through it but also grow through it. Rikki listens and also provides great insight. She also shares appropriate materials and exercises to help solidify the lessons and practices put in place. I look forward to my sessions with Rikki and know every session is a gift and brings more clarity and understanding. Thank you Rikki.

Reviewed November 2021

Rikki is amazing!! I feel so fortunate to have found her, I’m really enjoying therapy with her and I have tried a few therapists in the past I just never “clicked” with or felt they understood me. I have greatly benefited from our sessions and always look forward to it. She has played such a huge part in my self awareness and growth, I definitely recommend her to anyone interested in therapy.

Reviewed September 2021

Rikki rocks!

Reviewed August 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Rikki Bullard offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Rikki Bullard works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Rikki Bullard speak?

Rikki Bullard speaks English.

How many years of experience does Rikki Bullard have?

Rikki Bullard has 14 years of experience.

Where is Rikki Bullard licensed to practice?

Rikki Bullard is licensed to practice in North Carolina and South Carolina.

Does Rikki Bullard accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Rikki Bullard does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Rikki Bullard offer?

Rikki Bullard offers clients 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, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Rikki Bullard?

Rikki Bullard can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Rikki Bullard?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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