Profile / United States
Shetara Richardson, LCSW
Pennsylvania
LCSW - Anxiety and Addiction support
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- ACT strategies
- Mindfulness skills
About Shetara
Shetara Richardson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey with six years of professional experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, self-esteem concerns, parenting strain, anger, career questions, bipolar mood concerns, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.
Shetara uses practical, evidence-informed approaches in sessions. She focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and habits and trying different ways of responding. Sessions commonly include concrete skills practice, short take-home exercises, and calm reflection on what is and is not working.
Her style is straightforward and structured. She helps people identify thought patterns that feed anxiety or low mood and then tests small behavior changes to change outcomes. She also uses acceptance-based strategies when avoidance gets in the way of goals, and mindfulness skills to reduce reactivity.
People often come for help with motivation, addiction-related patterns, or recovering from past trauma. She works on pacing, safety planning where needed, and building steady coping skills rather than quick fixes. She also supports practical problem solving for work and parenting stress.
In a first appointment Shetara will ask about current difficulties, recent attempts to cope, and immediate goals. From there she and the client set small, measurable steps and review progress each session. This keeps work focused and concrete rather than vague or open-ended.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Shetara commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying and testing thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going, which works well for anxiety, depression, and stress-related patterns. ACT emphasizes noticing painful thoughts and choosing actions that match personal values, which helps when avoidance or low motivation is getting in the way.Finding the right mix is part of the process. She will collaborate with each client to decide which approaches best fit their goals and preferences. Sessions begin with clear, short goals and regular review so adjustments can be made quickly if something is not helping.
The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week, keeping appointments during travel, or choosing a shorter check-in when needed. The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. The focus online is the same as in-person work: structured skill practice, brief between-session exercises, and regular review to track progress.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
New Jersey, Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she focus on?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, self-esteem, parenting strain, anger, career concerns, bipolar issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits, test new responses, and practice small behavior changes between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has six years of clinical experience and holds the LCSW credential. She is licensed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Where does she practice?
She is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania and New Jersey and lists Pennsylvania as a location in her profile.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What are the session formats?
The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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