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Bernice Springer Richards

Compassionate guidance for practical change

LCSW New York

Experience
18 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Bernice

Bernice Springer Richards is an LCSW based in New York who brings 18 years of clinical experience to her practice.

Background and approach

She guides people through common struggles such as stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, motivation, anger, and navigating life changes, using a collaborative stance that treats each person as the expert in their own life.

Her work also addresses areas like ADHD, adoption and foster care concerns, aging and geriatric issues, body image, money and financial stress, life purpose, self-love, women's issues, and challenges faced by young adults. Her therapeutic style blends client-centered principles with solution-focused strategies and techniques drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing.

Sessions are aimed at identifying practical steps and shifting unhelpful patterns through problem-solving and behavior-focused interventions. Bernice emphasizes partnership and empowerment, helping clients set realistic goals and build skills to move toward a more fulfilling life.

She encourages people who are ready to take action to reach out and explore whether her approach fits their needs, offering a steady, respectful presence as clients work toward change.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Access

Bernice integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her work by helping clients identify unhelpful thoughts and testing practical ways to shift thoughts and behaviors, which can support progress on issues like anxiety, depression, and self-esteem. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, offering a nonjudgmental, empathetic stance that prioritizes the client's perspective and personal goals while fostering self-directed growth.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and she collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit best for their needs, goals, and preferences. This shared planning helps tailor session focus and tools so clients feel involved in shaping their path forward.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain consistent contact and practice skills between sessions, while allowing clients to choose the communication mode that works best for their daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly help with?
Common areas of focus include stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, motivation, anger, coping with life changes, and ADHD along with topics such as adoption and foster care, aging concerns, body image, and financial stress.
What is the therapist's general approach and style?
She uses a collaborative, client-centered style combined with solution-focused techniques and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) principles to help clients set goals and develop practical skills.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 18 years of experience working with individuals on a range of emotional and life challenges.
Where is the therapist licensed and located?
She is licensed as an LCSW in New York with license number NY LCSW 089875 and practices from New York.
Which languages are available for sessions and can she see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she provide?
Clients can work with her via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to 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