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Richard Strand

Experienced LCSW focusing on practical growth

LCSW New York

Experience
25 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English, Spanish
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About Richard

Richard Strand is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who helps people navigating stress, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and life transitions.

Background and approach

With 25 years of practice, he draws on a broad view of a person's life - biological, psychological, social, and spiritual - to identify where support will be most useful and to guide clients toward meaningful change.

He centers the work on each person's goals and strengths, blending client-centered care with cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing as fits the situation. Much of his caseload has addressed trauma, anxiety, addictions, and challenges tied to major life changes, and he brings that experience into focused, practical treatment planning.

Practicing from New York, Richard offers services in English and Spanish and accepts international clients. He has integrated online formats into his work to increase access and to meet contemporary communication preferences, aiming to build a collaborative therapeutic relationship grounded in understanding and steady support.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Richard uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to develop practical strategies for reducing symptoms like anxiety and depression. He also employs client-centered therapy, which emphasizes empathy, active listening, and building on a person’s strengths to support self-directed growth and coping.

Finding the best approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and then adapt methods so that interventions feel relevant and achievable rather than prescribed from the outset.

Online therapy with Richard is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible options for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to fit regular sessions into busy lives, maintain continuity during transitions, and access care from different locations while working with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Richard commonly address?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar disorder, parenting and career concerns, as well as related topics like attachment, codependency, and forgiveness.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His approach is client-centered and collaborative, often incorporating cognitive behavioral strategies and motivational interviewing to create practical, goal-oriented work tailored to each person.
What kind of clinical experience does he bring?
He has 25 years of professional experience, with much of his practice focused on trauma, anxiety, life transitions, and addictions.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in New York with license number NY LCSW 086085 and practices out of New York.
Does he offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Yes, sessions are available in English and Spanish, and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English, Spanish