- Collaborative approach
- Goal oriented
- Practical strategies
About Bernice
Bernice Springer Richards is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 18 years of practice in New York. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and motivation challenges. Her starting point is listening and working together to find practical next steps.
Bernice centers sessions on collaboration. She views each person as the expert on their life and aims to help them move toward clearer goals. Conversations focus on small, doable changes that build confidence and momentum.
Her work draws on client-centered therapy to create a respectful, supportive environment. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and change behavior. Motivational Interviewing and solution-focused methods help people clarify what matters and take immediate steps forward.
Bernice has experience addressing relationship strain, anger, coping with life changes, and attention-related concerns such as ADHD. She also pays attention to issues tied to adoption and foster care, aging, body image, financial stress, and concerns common to young adults and women.
Sessions are practical and goal-oriented while remaining compassionate. Bernice helps people break larger problems into manageable tasks and track small wins. If someone is ready to start, she supports them through each stage of change.
How these approaches shape online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting working relationship, so sessions begin by understanding what matters most to the person and setting goals together. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and offers concrete exercises to change unhelpful patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and motivation issues.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit best based on goals and personal style. That means trying techniques, reviewing what helps, and adjusting the plan as progress is made.
The practical benefits of online therapy can include easier scheduling and fewer disruptions to daily routines. Confirm the session formats offered before booking, since the profile does not list specific delivery methods. Online care can make it simpler to fit appointments around work, school, or caregiving, and it can allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can use these approaches to address stress, anxiety, self-esteem, relationship concerns, ADHD-related challenges, and life transitions while working with clients to set clear, achievable steps.
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Experience
18+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Bernice help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship strain, anger, coping with life changes, and ADHD. Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric issues, body image, money and financial issues, self-love, women's issues, and young adult challenges.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is collaborative and client-centered, with a solution-oriented focus. She helps people set clear goals and uses practical techniques to create small, manageable changes.
What is her professional background?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 18 years of experience practicing in New York. That experience informs a practical, steady approach to common life challenges.
Where is she based and licensed?
She practices in New York and holds the NY LCSW credential. Sessions are provided in English.
Can people who live outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions and communication are offered in English for people located where she is able to practice.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to know how sessions are delivered.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates depend on the subscription and scheduling details.
How do I start therapy with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability. The questionnaire helps match needs and preferences before scheduling.