About Bernice
Bernice Springer Richards is a licensed clinical social worker with 18 years of practice in New York. She helps people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, anger, or life transitions. Her work also addresses relationship issues and ADHD-related challenges.
She believes clients are the experts in their own lives and acts as a collaborative partner. Sessions focus on clear goals and small steps that build confidence. She uses a warm, practical style that keeps the conversation focused and action oriented.
How Bernice works
Her background blends client-centered care with evidence-informed techniques. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy are woven into sessions when helpful. The goal is to translate insight into everyday changes that reduce distress and improve functioning.
Bernice also pays attention to life stages and identity concerns. Areas she supports include adoption and foster care experiences, aging and geriatric issues, body image, money and financial stress, and questions about life purpose. She works with women and young adults on topics like self-love and confidence.
In sessions clients can expect practical tools and moments to reflect. Work may include reframing unhelpful thoughts, setting manageable goals, and building routines that fit daily life. Bernice aims to help people make steady progress toward a more satisfying, manageable life.
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Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 18 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | New York |
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How her approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead. The therapist creates a respectful space where the person's goals guide each session and the pace is set by the client. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts affect feelings and behavior. Sessions may include identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing small behavioral changes to reduce anxiety or depression. Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will review your goals and preferences and suggest methods that fit your situation, adjusting plans as progress is made. Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for deeper exchange. Phone sessions can work well when bandwidth is limited or for people who prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for quick check-ins, brief coaching, or keeping momentum between longer sessions. These formats help clients fit therapy into busy lives, whether during a lunch break or from a different part of the city. Licensed professionals can use the same goal-focused techniques online as in person, adapting tools and homework to the chosen format to support steady progress.Start online instead of waiting
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