Professional Clinical Therapy & DOT-Qualified SAP Evaluations
Virtual Certified DOT SAP Services: SC, TN, CO, & MI.
Professional Clinical Therapy & DOT-Qualified SAP Evaluations
Virtual Certified DOT SAP Services: SC, TN, CO, & MI.
Michele Lynn Richey
Driven by a multi-generational family history of substance use, I bring a deeply empathetic and experienced perspective to my practice. I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker - Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) and a National Certified Addiction Counselor (NCAC I), dedicated to helping individuals, families, and safety-sensitive employees navigate the complexities of substance use disorders and recovery.
My academic foundation includes a Master's in Social Work from the University of South Carolina and a Bachelor's in Psychology with an Emphasis in Counseling from Lander University. Practicing since 2014 and achieving independent licensure in 2023, I provide expert, compassionate, and confidential virtual care.
In addition to traditional clinical therapy, I am a qualified Department of Transportation (DOT) Substance Abuse Professional (SAP). I specialize in providing fast, fully compliant, 100% virtual Return-to-Duty (RTD) evaluations for safety-sensitive employees across multiple industries—including FMCSA (Trucking), FAA (Aviation), FRA (Rail), and FTA (Transit).
Whether you are seeking private mental health counseling or require an urgent, certified DOT SAP assessment to navigate the FMCSA Clearinghouse process, I provide a streamlined, HIPAA-compliant path forward. I am fully licensed and credentialed to serve clients virtually across South Carolina, Tennessee, Colorado, and Michigan.
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Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- LGBTQ+
- ADHD
Expertise
- Substance Use Disorders: Addiction; Abuse
- Process Addictions: Gambling; Gaming; Sex; Pornography; Love; Shopping
- Mood Disorders: Anxiety; Depression; Bipolar Disorder; Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD);
- Family Conflict: Generational/Intergenerational Trauma; Boundaries; Codependency
- Adjustment Disorders: Life Transitions; Relationship Conflicts;
- Trauma: PTSD; CPTSD; Crisis;
- Grief: Anticipatory/Complicated Grief
- Relationship Conflicts: Peer; Sibling: Interpersonal Relating; Romantic
- Pregnancy: Prenatal, Postpartum; Loss; Miscarriage
- Emotional IQ: Emotional Regulation; Self Esteem; Self-Awareness
- Suicidal Ideation; Self-Harm
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Experiential Therapy
- Family Systems
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
Qualifications
- ACCEPTING INSURANCE: Cigna/Evernorth; Aetna; Anthem; BCBST;Magellan; Optum
- Verified by Psychology Today
- EAP PROVIDERS: CuraLinc; Amtrak-CuraLinc; Carebridge; Empathia; Workplace Solutions; Cigna/Evernorth EAP; Carelon; Magellan; Empathia; Optum; BHS; Mutual of Omaha; AllOne;
- https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/1321791
- Licensed by State of SC / 16510
- Licensed by State of CO / CSW.09930374
- Licensed by State of TN / 9275
- Licensed by State of MI / 6801121037
- DOT SAP Certification #174970
- In Practice for 10+ Years
- Attended University of South Carolina, Master of Social Work, Graduated 2014