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Bernice Springer Richards, LCSW
New York
LCSW - Anxiety and Life Changes
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-Centered approach
- Solution-focused work
About Bernice
Bernice Springer Richards is a New York LCSW - a licensed clinical social worker with 18 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship concerns, anger, life changes, and ADHD. She also addresses issues connected to adoption and foster care, aging, body image, money, and women's concerns.
She practices in a collaborative, client-centered way. She treats people as the experts on their own lives and works alongside them to set clear, practical goals. Sessions focus on identifying patterns that make problems worse and testing small changes to improve daily life.
Her toolbox draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods. That means there is attention to thoughts and behaviors, exploration of motivation to change, and short-term problem solving when helpful. Conversations are concrete and goal-oriented rather than abstract.
Clients can expect work that looks at current habits, thoughts, and routines. The therapist helps people notice unhelpful thinking, try new behaviors, and track what works. She also brings practical strategies for managing mood, stress, and motivation.
Her approach is suited to people who want structured, actionable steps and clear progress markers. To begin, the site’s matching steps guide you to schedule an initial session and decide what to focus on first.
Practical approaches and online sessions
Bernice uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT often involves tracking patterns, testing small changes, and building new habits to reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which centers the person's goals and experience and supports self-directed problem solving. Motivational Interviewing is used when people need help clarifying their reasons to change and increasing commitment to specific steps.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She will discuss goals, preferences, and typical day-to-day challenges and then recommend strategies that fit those needs. That decision is collaborative and can be revisited as progress is made.
The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Talk with her during the matching steps to pick session rhythms and formats that suit your routine.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she usually address?
She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship issues, anger, coping with life changes, and ADHD. Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, aging, body image, money, and women's issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a collaborative, client-centered, and solution-focused style. The work tends to be practical, goal-oriented, and focused on testing small changes.
How much experience does she have?
She is a licensed clinical social worker with 18 years of experience working with individuals on mood, stress, and related concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds an LCSW in New York and practices from that location.
What language are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and getting started handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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