- Client-centered work
- CBT and MI
- Trauma experience
About Jaida
Jaida Richardson, MS, Master CASAC is a New York licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 20 years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem and coping with life changes. Sessions are conducted in English and she brings long experience with substance and alcohol use concerns alongside mental health needs.
Richardson has spent decades providing multi-systemic care to families and adolescents and extensive work using cognitive behavioral methods and motivational interviewing with adults facing co-occurring substance use and mental health issues. She also has experience supporting people who have lived through physical, sexual, or emotional trauma. Her background includes work on adoption and foster care, blended family tensions, immigration-related stress, and caregiver strain.
Her style is interactive and person-centered. Conversations are practical and direct, focused on what is happening now and what can change. Techniques draw on client-centered practices, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, narrative therapy and solution-focused work to address thoughts, behaviors and problem-solving steps.
Clients can expect sessions that prioritize clear goals, skill-building and manageable steps. She avoids stigmatizing labels and attends to cultural concerns. Treatment planning is collaborative and adjusts as needs and challenges shift.
Because cost and session logistics can vary by location, the site uses a cancellable subscription model for sessions. Prospective clients select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and following the client's lead. The therapist reflects concerns, helps clarify goals, and supports the client's own problem-solving. This approach helps when someone wants to talk through anger triggers and figure out personal values that matter most.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact. It uses simple, practical exercises to test unhelpful beliefs and build different responses. CBT can be useful for reducing repeated angry reactions, addressing anxiety, and changing patterns that keep problems going.
Motivational interviewing helps people find reasons to change and strengthen commitment to goals. It is often used alongside substance use work and can support shifts in how someone wants to manage anger or coping strategies.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to identify which approaches match the client's goals, preferences and the challenges they bring. Plans are adjusted over time based on what works in sessions.
Session logistics and formats should be confirmed before booking because the biography does not list specific online session types. Ask about the available session options when you complete the matching questionnaire. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so skills learned in sessions can be practiced in everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger alongside stress, relationship problems, trauma, addiction and coping with life changes. Anger is treated as part of a wider pattern of feelings and behavior.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
Her approach is interactive and person-centered. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, narrative and solution-focused strategies to set goals and build skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of clinical experience, including long-term work with families, adolescents, and adults facing co-occurring substance use and mental health issues.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a New York licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) and holds Master CASAC credentialing. Her practice location is listed as New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with scheduling?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin the intake process.