- CBT techniques
- Client-centered work
- Solution-focused steps
About Bernice
Bernice Springer Richards is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 18 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship strain, anger, and life transitions. Her work also touches on ADHD and issues connected to adoption, aging, body image, money, and women's concerns.
She frames therapy around the idea that the client is the expert on their life. Bernice describes her role as a partner who helps people set clear, achievable goals and take practical steps toward them. Sessions are collaborative and focused on concrete change rather than abstract theory.
Her approach draws on client-centered work and solution-focused strategies. She also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, motivational interviewing, and behavior change techniques when those methods fit the person’s goals. This mix is used to help people notice patterns, try new responses, and build skills that reduce anger and stress.
In sessions she emphasizes short-term, practical problem solving alongside deeper self-reflection. People can expect to talk through what’s happening now, identify small experiments to try between meetings, and review what helps. Progress is tracked against the client’s own priorities rather than a fixed template.
Bernice works with adults in New York and conducts sessions in English. Cost varies by location and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Bernice uses client-centered principles to keep the conversation focused on the client's priorities. That means the first work is listening and clarifying goals so sessions stay relevant and practical.She often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test different behaviors. CBT techniques are useful for anger, anxiety, and low mood because they turn problems into specific patterns that can be changed with practice.
Motivational Interviewing is used when someone needs to sort through mixed feelings about change. It helps build motivation and small steps that feel doable rather than overwhelming.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Bernice will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That choice can change as progress is made.
If you plan to try online sessions, confirm the session formats available before booking. The practical benefits of remote work include fitting appointments into a busy day, shorter check-ins when time is limited, and options that reduce travel. These factors can make it easier to keep therapy consistent alongside work and family commitments.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She helps people who struggle with losing their temper, simmering resentment, frustration at work, and managing someone else’s anger. Sessions focus on practical steps to reduce reactivity and rebuild relationships.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and solution-focused. She centers the client's goals and uses concrete techniques to test what works between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 18 years of experience working with adults on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, and related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices with clients located in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She is not accepting international clients; she works with people in New York.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions are billed through a subscription plan that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the see online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.