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I am a Professional Counselor (Clinical Mental Health Counselor) licensed in Tennessee and North Carolina with over 30 years of experience working as a mental health/behavioral health therapist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including LGBTQIA (I'm gay), gender dysphoria, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, dual diagnosis (mental health and addiction), career challenges, family of origin issues, self-esteem, and more. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.
My therapy style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, dialectical-behavioral, mindfulness, psychodynamic and rational-emotive therapy. I will tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life, and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you.
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment issues, BDSM, Kink, Alternative Sex Culture, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Divorce and separation, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Ricci Hellman. 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.
Ricci's patience, understanding, and guidance has helped me navigate my family relationships and personal decisions tremendously. Ricci helped me find strength in making decisions and helped me realize that "Just because it's someone else's reality, doesn't mean that it has to be yours". So grateful for the time spent!
Written on Apr 29, 2024 after therapy with Ricci for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dr. Hellman is one of the the kindest, most genuine people I’ve ever met. She made me feel comfortable the first time we met at her previous practice (I followed her to better help). She listens intently and does a great job of gently finding ways for me to see when I’m missing something. I trust her more than any other mental healthcare provider I’ve worked with
Written on Mar 12, 2024 after therapy with Ricci for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dr Hellman is wonderful and her personality is great. Highly recommend her
Written on Mar 09, 2024 after therapy with Ricci for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and eating disorders
A great therapist who respects my time and boundaries. She's flexible enough to accommodate my needs outside of my initial issues, but never loses sight of my primary concerns. Nurturing, supportive, and insightful.
Written on Jan 05, 2024 after therapy with Ricci for 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues
Awesome interaction. Thought provoking questions
Written on Nov 03, 2023 after therapy with Ricci for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues
Dr. Hellman is a 10 out of 10! I absolutely love talking to her. She has helped me tremendously!
Written on Sep 15, 2023 after therapy with Ricci for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and career difficulties
Dr. Hellman has been very helpful for me. She listens, validates, offers ideas, and generally helps me to keep myself grounded. She seems well versed in neurodivergence, LGBTQ, trauma, and nervous system dysregulations and has many tips for those areas!
Written on Aug 28, 2023 after therapy with Ricci for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
I just love Dr. Ricci. She is just what I needed to re-kickstart my mental health healing journey. She is truly an active listener and I appreciate her giving me the nudge and confidence to reach out to my doctor for further support. I literally feel a weight lifted off my shoulders after we speak. I get to say whatever is on my brain without of fear of judgement. We have only had 2 sessions thus far and I am thoroughly pleased and plan to keep therapy going with her for at least 3 months.
Written on Jul 27, 2023 after therapy with Ricci for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, parenting issues, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dr. Hellman is the best therapist i’ve ever talked to. She is very understanding, gives great feedback, and makes me feel valid and heard. I feel that I have improved so much since we started this journey. Not only does she listen to me, she gives me the tools to improve myself every day.
Written on Mar 31, 2023 after therapy with Ricci for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, and self esteem
Great
Written on Nov 18, 2022 after therapy with Ricci for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Very knowledgeable, compassionate and meets you where you are. I love her “assignments” and exercises. Very helpful.
Written on Oct 30, 2022 after therapy with Ricci for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Dr. Ricci is the best provider I’ve ever had. Sympathetic, intelligent, and HELPFUL.
I’ve been going to counseling/therapy since I was in Kindergarten. I’ve never had someone give me tools that actually help me. It always just felt like talking while going in circles. I’m glad with Dr. Ricci’s help I am able to work with my past to create a more balanced future.
Written on Sep 29, 2022 after therapy with Ricci for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dr. Hellman has changed something in me, the level of understanding she spreads. The level of respect she offers is so freeing of the chains I was binded in she has made it where I can breathe again. An amazing human being! Amazing Dr highly recommend!
Written on Sep 28, 2022 after therapy with Ricci for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Incredibly kind and gentle, Dr Hellman focuses on your concerns with not only professionalism but also provides a comforting atmosphere that allows you to talk to her about almost anything. My first impression exceeded my expectations and I would strongly recommend her to anyone who needs a kind, compassionate soul.
Written on Sep 03, 2022 after therapy with Ricci for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Dr.Hellman is helping me in such a way that I never imagined. She truly listens and comprehends what you are saying and shows you many different ways to tackle this obstacle. I love how comfortable she makes it which helps open up to her.
Written on Aug 25, 2022 after therapy with Ricci for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Dr Hellman helped me open my eyes and face a lot of feelings that I buried. With her help, I have started my journey to better mental health.
Written on Aug 22, 2022 after therapy with Ricci for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd
Dr Hellman is a great listener and she has good advice and techniques which I need to follow :)
Written on Jan 25, 2022 after therapy with Ricci for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, trauma and abuse, adhd, and intimacy-related issues
Dr. Hellman is my first therapist and has truly helped me confidently share my thoughts is a safe environment. We have been meeting weekly for 5 weeks and I am looking forward to our continued meetings. Dr. Hellman has already provided tangible and easy-to-use practices that help me manage my anxiety and stress! She's Great! Highly Recommended!
Written on Jan 02, 2022 after therapy with Ricci for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
Dr. Hellman is an excellent listener. Her way of speaking is very encouraging and calming. She always has resources to share. I would highly recommend Dr. Hellman to any of my friends.
Written on Nov 21, 2021 after therapy with Ricci for 2 months
Dr. Hellman is the first therapist I have met with who actively asks questions to move the conversation in a productive way. She gives great feedback and shows me different perspectives on the concerns I bring up. I leave our sessions feeling more grounded and centered and looking forward to our next session.
Written on Nov 21, 2021 after therapy with Ricci for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and self esteem
After difficult experiences with therapists in the past, Dr. Hellman is one of the first who I have felt total respect and empathy from. I am grateful for how she listens to my concerns, trusts me when I say that something she suggests might not work for me, and offers alternatives without a moment of judgment.
Written on Nov 05, 2021 after therapy with Ricci for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Greatly appreciate your help
Written on Nov 04, 2021 after therapy with Ricci for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and anger management
Ricci, as she prefers to be called, is beyond amazing.
She has a host of credentials and experience, and still comes across as a friend that is open to hearing everything that is concerning you.
She remembers what your struggles have been over a number of weeks and will ask for updates and give suggestions for coping with them.
She is always prompt for her sessions and open to making your next appointment at the end of the session.
I feel like God led me to her since I could not imagine a better therapy experience.
Written on Oct 29, 2021 after therapy with Ricci for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and sleeping disorders
I adore Dr. Hellman. Although we have only had a couple of sessions so far, I am confident in her ability to help guide me through various facets of counseling. Her warm, empathetic, and well-reasoned approach makes her incredibly approachable, and makes space for me to be vulnerable enough to disclose relevant details about my mental health.
Written on Oct 06, 2021 after therapy with Ricci for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
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