Bernice Springer Richards

Bernice Springer Richards is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who brings 18 years of practice in New York to her work with individuals. She focuses on everyday problems like stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship strain, anger, and adjusting to life changes. She also helps with concerns linked to ADHD, body image, money and financial strain, and issues that often affect women and young adults.

Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She treats each person as the expert in their own life and partners with them to set clear goals. Sessions use practical steps and brief, focused strategies so progress feels measurable over time.

Bernice draws on several well-known approaches that provide structure without overcomplication. She uses client-centered listening to understand what matters most, brings in cognitive behavioral ideas to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and applies solution-focused techniques to identify immediate next steps. Motivational Interviewing supports people who want to increase their drive and follow-through.

Clients can expect a calm, goal-minded process that balances empathy with action. Bernice helps people name the problem, try small changes, and track what works. She aims to make therapy useful for daily life rather than only for long talks.

Her practice includes additional areas such as adoption and foster care concerns, aging and geriatric issues, life purpose, and promoting self-love. Work begins with clear goals, and progress is reviewed often so plans can change when needed.

How these approaches guide online work

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and understanding your priorities. The therapist follows your lead, reflects what matters most, and helps you set personal goals that feel relevant. This approach is useful when you want a space to sort priorities and feel heard.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on how thoughts, feelings, and actions link together. It uses practical exercises to test unhelpful beliefs and build new habits, which can help with anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Solution-Focused Therapy highlights small, immediate steps and clearly defined next moves to create momentum.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will ask about your goals, daily routines, and preferences, then recommend methods to try. This is a collaborative process and plans are adjusted if something is not useful.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, avoid travel time, and keep momentum between meetings. It also allows for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight and gives flexibility to schedule around work and caregiving obligations.