About

Bernice Springer Richards, LCSW, is a licensed clinician in New York with 18 years of experience supporting individuals facing stress, anxiety, motivation, self-esteem concerns, depression, relationship issues, anger, coping with life changes, and ADHD. Her work draws on a client-centered stance that treats each person as the expert on their own life while providing structured strategies when helpful.

She combines client-centered work with solution-oriented methods and integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, behavior modification, and problem-solving techniques. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy are also part of her approach, used to help people clarify goals and take practical steps toward them.

Additional areas of focus include adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric issues, body image, life purpose, money and financial issues, self-love, women's issues, and young adult concerns. Bernice emphasizes collaboration and aims to help individuals build skills and momentum as they pursue the changes they want to make.
Location:
New York, United States
Years Experience:
18
Gender:
Female
Languages Spoken:
English
Therapist of Color:
Yes
Communication Options:
Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression
Other areas of experience: Relationship issues, Anger management, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Body image, Life purpose, Self-love, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy

Credentials & Verification

  • Credentials: NY LCSW 089875
  • NPI Number: 1245860543
  • License: LCSW (New York)

Online approaches and communication options



Bernice uses client-centered therapy to create a collaborative online space where the individual's priorities guide each session. That approach emphasizes listening, empathic reflection, and working at the person’s pace to define meaningful goals. In virtual sessions she focuses on understanding each person's experience before introducing strategies.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify thought and behavior patterns and to practice skills that reduce distress and improve functioning. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy are offered as complementary approaches for people who want focused, goal-oriented work; these methods can sharpen motivation and help translate intentions into concrete steps.

Remote appointments are available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. The clinician aims to match the communication format to the individual's needs so the work remains collaborative and practical across different online modalities.

What is Bernice Richards’s clinical background?

Bernice Springer Richards has 18 years of experience as a practicing clinician.

What are her professional credentials?

She is a licensed clinical social worker: LCSW. Her license is listed as NY LCSW 089875.

Which languages does she speak?

The profile notes English as the language of service.

Where is she based?

Bernice is located in New York.

How can someone work with her remotely?

Remote sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does she accept international clients?

This profile indicates that she is not accepting international clients.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

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