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Bernice Springer Richards

Bernice Springer Richards

LCSW

New York

Compassionate partner for steady change

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, New York / 089875
Experience
18 years
Languages
English
Location
New York

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    • Collaborative approach
    • Practical steps
    • Motivation-focused

    About Bernice

    Bernice Springer Richards is a licensed clinical social worker with 18 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions. She works with individuals who want clearer motivation, steadier confidence, and practical ways to feel better day to day. Bernice approaches each person as the expert on their own life and joins them as a thoughtful partner in change.

    Her style is collaborative and client-centered. Sessions focus on what matters most to the client and on small, realistic steps that lead to progress. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and solution-focused methods to turn goals into action.

    In practice she helps people name the patterns that hold them back and then tests simple strategies to shift those patterns. Conversations are aimed at building skills for handling anger, improving relationships, managing ADHD-related struggles, and coping with major life changes. Financial worries, questions about life purpose, and body image are also common topics she addresses.

    Bernice also supports concerns tied to adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric issues, women’s issues, and young adult transitions. Her work tends to be straightforward and goal-oriented, while staying sensitive to each person’s values and pace.

    She practices in New York and conducts sessions in English. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on the therapist’s availability.

  2. How therapy methods translate to online work

    Motivational Interviewing helps people resolve mixed feelings and find the own reasons to change; it uses open questions and reflective listening to build motivation and plan next steps. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the client's lead, creating space for people to name what matters and decide the pace of work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into patterns of thoughts, feelings, and actions and tests small experiments to shift those patterns and reduce distress.

    Finding the right approach is a shared task. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide whether to emphasize motivation, skills work, problem solving, or a mix of methods so sessions match real needs.

    The original profile does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel and allowing sessions during a lunch break or between errands. It can also let people try brief strategy-focused sessions or longer conversations depending on what they need. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and check-ins to work well in remote sessions, and Bernice will help tailor the plan to each person’s schedule and goals.

  4. 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

    Listed in

    New York

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Bernice address in sessions?

    She helps with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, anger, relationship issues, coping with life changes, and ADHD. Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric issues, body image, life purpose, money issues, self-love, women’s issues, and young adult concerns.

    What is her therapeutic style like?

    Her style is collaborative and client-centered, emphasizing practical, solution-oriented steps. Sessions focus on clients' goals and on building skills that lead to measurable change.

    How much experience does she have?

    She has 18 years of clinical experience working with adults on a broad range of concerns. That background informs a straightforward, action-focused approach.

    What credentials and location are listed?

    She holds an LCSW credential and practices in New York. The profile lists New York as her location.

    Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

    Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

    What session formats are available?

    The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

    How does pricing work for sessions?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I get started working with Bernice?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist’s availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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