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Jaida Richardson, MS, Master CASAC, LMHC
New York
LMHC in New York - Addictions and Anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Family and parenting issues
About Jaida
Jaida Richardson, MS, Master CASAC is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York with 20 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, family and parenting concerns, depression, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
Richardson draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside client-centered and motivational approaches. She uses concrete strategies to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and change behavior. Sessions are practical and goal-oriented, with clear steps to try between meetings.
She has long experience working with adults facing co-occurring mental health and substance use issues and has supported people impacted by physical, sexual, and emotional trauma. Her background includes multi-systemic work with at-risk families and adolescents, which informs how she sees family and parenting dynamics.
In sessions she listens for patterns in thinking and behavior, then suggests experiments to test new ways of responding. Motivational interviewing is used to clarify what a person wants to change and to build momentum for small steps. Narrative techniques help people reframe difficult experiences and reduce the hold of painful stories.
Richardson practices with attention to cultural differences and tries to avoid stigmatizing labels. She works in English and holds a Master CASAC credential for substance and alcohol counseling. Before booking, confirm current session formats and scheduling details.
How CBT and related approaches work in online sessions
Jaida uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change thought and behavior patterns that contribute to stress, anxiety, depression, and addictive behavior. CBT focuses on practical steps - noticing a thought, testing it, and trying different responses - which translate well to remote sessions.She also works with client-centered methods that emphasize listening and reflecting back what a person says to help them clarify goals. Motivational interviewing is used when someone wants to change behaviors like substance use; it helps uncover reasons for change and builds small, achievable steps.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will discuss options and choose methods based on the client's goals, needs, and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can shift as progress is made.
Details about exact session formats were not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. The main practical benefit of remote sessions is easier scheduling around work, school, or caregiving - they can reduce travel time and make shorter check-ins possible. Phone-only or lower-bandwidth options may be useful when video is not convenient. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT exercises and motivational techniques to work in these formats.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, trauma and grief among other issues.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors through short experiments between sessions.
What kind of experience does she have?
She has 20 years of clinical experience, including work with adults who have co-occurring mental health and substance use challenges and multi-systemic work with families.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) and Master CASAC, and she practices in New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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