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Bernice Springer Richards, LCSW

  • Experience18 years
  • LocationNew York
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Self esteem
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Bernice

Bernice Springer Richards is a New York licensed clinical social worker with 18 years of experience guiding people through stress, anxiety, low confidence, depression, and life transitions.

Background and approach

She emphasizes a collaborative stance, working alongside clients who want practical strategies and clearer direction while honoring each person’s own knowledge about their life. Her practice weaves client-centered care with solution-focused techniques and elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address motivation, self-esteem, anger, and challenges linked to relationships and ADHD.

Bernice also brings attention to concerns like adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric issues, body image, money and financial worries, and themes around life purpose and self-love. She frames progress as achievable through shared problem-solving and behavior-focused tools.

Clients can expect an encouraging, goal-oriented approach that balances compassion with action steps. Bernice aims to empower people to build sustainable coping skills, clarify priorities, and move toward a more satisfying daily life.

Practical Approaches for Online Growth

Bernice uses client-centered work to create a respectful, person-focused starting point where the client's priorities shape each session. This approach emphasizes listening, empathy, and collaboration so that goals reflect what matters most to the individual and progress moves at a comfortable pace.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop concrete skills for managing anxiety, low mood, and stress. CBT provides structured strategies and behavioral experiments that can reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning over time.

Deciding which approach will help most is part of the therapeutic process and is determined together. The therapist partners with each person to explore options, adapt techniques, and blend methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences in an ongoing, collaborative way.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. This range of formats makes it easier to maintain consistency and access support from home, during busy days, or when in-person visits are not convenient.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist frequently address?
Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, relationship challenges, anger, coping with life changes, and ADHD, along with topics such as adoption and foster care, aging, body image, money and financial issues, life purpose, and women's and young adult concerns.
What is the general therapeutic style used in sessions?
The approach is collaborative and client-centered, with an emphasis on solution-focused work and practical strategies to help clients set goals and build new habits.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
She has 18 years of professional experience supporting people through a wide range of emotional and practical challenges.
What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
The therapist holds an LCSW credential and practices from New York; license details are NY LCSW 089875.
In which languages are sessions offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available for working together?
Clients may connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How is cost handled for sessions with this therapist?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietySelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesAnger managementCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBody imageLife purposeMoney and financial issuesSelf-loveWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

18+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English