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Dr. Shari Richardson, LCSW
New York
LCSW in New York - anxiety and relationship concerns
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Trauma-focused work
- Motivational interviewing
About Shari
Dr. Shari Richardson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 15 years of experience. She helps people facing anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship or family-related concerns. She also supports those dealing with stress, grief, addictions, parenting strain, and questions about intimacy and self-worth.
Richardson's work often addresses problems tied to adoption, foster care, attachment, and blended family dynamics. She draws on methods from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. In sessions she looks at how past experiences shape current feelings and behaviors.
Her approach is practical and goal-oriented. She helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits, try different responses, and track what changes. Motivational interviewing techniques are used when a person is unsure about making changes or needs help finding motivation.
She frames therapy as a collaborative effort. Sessions involve talking through patterns, setting concrete steps, and checking progress over time. Richardson also focuses on immediate coping strategies for high-stress moments while exploring longer-term shifts in thinking and behavior.
People who come to her can expect straightforward conversation about their concerns and clear options for next steps. She works in English and accepts clients from outside the United States. To start, she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Dr. Richardson uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and test unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, then practice alternative ways of responding to stress or anxiety. Client-Centered Therapy provides space for people to describe their experiences in their own words while the therapist listens and reflects. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels unsure about making a change by exploring ambivalence and strengthening personal reasons for action.Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the early work. She treats this as a collaborative process, matching methods to the client's goals, circumstances, and preferences rather than insisting on one way of working.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people continue work with a licensed professional when geography or life changes would otherwise interrupt progress.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship or family-related issues. Other focuses include grief, addiction, parenting strain, and questions about intimacy and self-esteem.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and problem-focused. She uses CBT techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and tries straightforward strategies to change habits and reactions.
What is her background and experience?
She holds a Doctorate in Social Work and has 15 years of clinical experience working with stress, trauma, adoption and foster care issues, and interpersonal challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that location.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English. She is also open to working with clients located outside the United States.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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