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Richlyn Fletcher

Richlyn Fletcher, LCSW

New York

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Trauma

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Credentials
LCSW
Licensed in New York
LCSW, licence 077545-1
NPI
1104007251
Experience
29 years
Languages
English
Location
New York

These details come from information Richlyn 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

  • Attachment-based care
  • Cognitive behavioral tools
  • Mindfulness techniques

About Richlyn

Richlyn Fletcher is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York with 29 years of experience. She offers practical help for stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, ADHD, and related issues.

She trained in social work at Buffalo State College and earned a Master of Social Work from Fordham University. Much of her clinical experience comes from practicing in New York City, where she has worked with people from many cultural and ethnic backgrounds. That background informs a flexible approach to communication and problem solving.

Her work draws on attachment-based ideas, cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, client-centered methods, and mindfulness practices. She also uses creative methods such as music, movement, and art when those tools help expression and change. Sessions focus on building practical coping strategies and clearer ways to handle relationships and mood.

Richlyn helps people address symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma-related stress, addiction, and grief, alongside concerns like low self-esteem, anger, codependency, and caregiver strain. She describes treatment as a collaborative effort to identify goals and practical steps toward them. Sessions emphasize skills people can use between meetings.

People who want straightforward, experienced social work support for life stress, behavior change, or managing complex medical and emotional challenges may find this approach useful. To begin, follow the site’s matching process to schedule an initial session.

BHow sessions work

How her approaches translate to online sessions

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and how early bonds affect current trust and connection. Online conversations can map these patterns and practice new ways of relating in everyday life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and works on small experiments to change them. CBT exercises adapt well to remote sessions and home practice. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing skills to reduce reactivity and improve focus; those practices can be taught and practiced during video or phone meetings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals, preferences, and day-to-day constraints. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together rather than committing to a fixed method from the start.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Practically, remote sessions can make scheduling easier and reduce travel time. They can also allow shorter check-ins during a workday, reduce the need to be on camera, or let people practice skills in their usual settings. Talk with her during the intake to decide which format fits your routine and goals.

CAreas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

29+ years

Listed in

New York

Languages

English

DQuestions

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship struggles, grief, sleep issues, parenting stress, ADHD, and related concerns listed on her profile.

What is her therapeutic style?

She combines client-centered work with cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and attachment-based ideas. Creative tools like music or movement are sometimes used to aid expression.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 29 years of experience practicing as a social worker in New York settings.

Is she licensed and where does she practice?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices with that credential in New York.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the platform’s pricing details for exact rates tied to your region.

How do I get started with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers

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