Licensed clinical social worker recordNew York
Bernice Springer Richards, LCSW
New York
Licensed clinical social worker - stress and anxiety
Continue with BerniceCredentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence 089875
- NPI
- 1245860543
- Experience
- 18 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
These details come from information Bernice supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Client-centered approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational interviewing
About Bernice
Bernice Springer Richards is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York with 18 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship strain, anger, coping with life changes, and ADHD. Her practice also attends to issues tied to adoption and foster care, aging, body image, money and financial worries, life purpose, self-love, women's concerns, and young adult challenges.
Bernice frames the client as the expert on their own life. She takes a collaborative, client-centered approach and focuses on practical steps. Sessions aim to identify small, manageable changes that reduce daily stress and build confidence. Conversations tend to be straightforward and goal-focused, with clear next steps between meetings.
Her work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to spot and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. She also uses motivational interviewing to clarify what matters most and solution-focused methods to set achievable short-term goals. These tools are used together to help people make steady progress on specific problems.
In sessions she emphasizes problem-solving and behavior change rather than long theoretical discussion. People often leave with concrete strategies to try during the week and a plan for addressing setbacks. Bernice helps clients track what works and adjust the plan as needed.
She practices in New York and conducts sessions in English. The first step is a short matching questionnaire to identify priorities and schedule an initial appointment.
BHow sessions work
Approach and practical online sessions
Bernice uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen closely and follow the client's priorities. This approach focuses on understanding a person's perspective and helping them set their own goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with more effective patterns. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress by turning insights into concrete steps.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Bernice collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their situation and goals. She reviews options together and adjusts methods based on progress and feedback, so the plan evolves rather than being fixed from the start.
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine, shorten travel time, and allow for quick check-ins between in-person commitments. Different formats may suit different needs - for example a phone check-in can be a shorter way to follow up, while a scheduled video session can allow for deeper conversation. Ask about specific formats when you schedule to match sessions with your daily life.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, relationship issues, anger, coping with life changes, and ADHD. She also focuses on adoption and foster care, aging, body image, money issues, life purpose, self-love, women's issues, and young adult concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and client-centered with a solution-oriented focus. She emphasizes practical steps and problem-solving tailored to a person's goals.
How much experience does she have?
Bernice has 18 years of experience working with individuals on a range of emotional and life concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New York.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what is the cost model?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the chosen subscription and location.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session once the match is complete.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers