- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Client-centered work
About Richard
Dr. Richard Tscherne is a New York psychologist with three years of clinical experience. He holds the credential NY Psychologist 018844 and works with common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and coping with life changes. He also helps people struggling with self-esteem, career questions, addictions, grief, and ADHD.
Dr. Tscherne blends conversational, practical methods in sessions. He uses client-centered work to listen and reflect what matters most to each person. He pairs that with cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Mindfulness practices are used to build moment-to-moment awareness and reduce reactivity.
His background includes long experience in disability and rehabilitation settings. That perspective informs how he talks about everyday obstacles, chronic illness, and body image. He uses straightforward language and short exercises clients can try between meetings.
Sessions focus on clear steps people can use when anger flares, when resentment builds, or when stress feels overwhelming. Practical tools include breathing and basic mindfulness to interrupt escalation, and cognitive exercises to shift rigid thinking patterns. The emphasis is on learning what works in daily life rather than abstract theory.
Dr. Tscherne approaches work collaboratively. He helps people set goals, test small changes, and review what improves day-to-day functioning. People who want to manage frustration at work, repeated arguments at home, or long-standing irritability will find concrete strategies to practice outside sessions.
Approaches used in online sessions and how they help
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting the concerns a person brings. It helps people feel understood and clarifies what matters most to them in tackling anger or stress. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It provides concrete exercises to test unhelpful beliefs and try different responses when anger rises. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention skills, like breath awareness and brief grounding exercises, to reduce automatic reactivity and increase control over impulses.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to emphasize based on their goals, history, and daily life. That discussion can shift over time as clients try techniques and report what helps. The process is practical and democratic rather than fixed.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking, as options are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, shorten follow-up check-ins, or choose a simpler phone or video check-in when that suits a day’s schedule. Many people like that online work lets them practice new skills in their usual routines. Ask about supported formats when you schedule so arrangements match your needs.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, addictions, grief, ADHD, and related issues like body image and chronic illness.
What is his overall approach in sessions?
Sessions combine client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness practice to create practical steps for daily life.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of clinical experience as a practicing psychologist in New York.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a New York psychologist with the credential NY Psychologist 018844 and works from New York.
Does he work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to get started?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.