Bernice Springer Richards , LCSW

Bernice Springer Richards is a licensed clinical social worker with 18 years of practice in New York. She focuses on helping individuals manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, anger, relationship concerns, and ADHD. Her work often appeals to people navigating life transitions and those exploring women's issues.

She believes clients know their own lives best and acts as a partner in setting goals. Sessions are collaborative and short-term strategies are used when useful. People can expect straightforward conversation and practical steps to try between meetings.

Bernice draws on client-centered methods that prioritize the person's perspective. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels stuck or uncertain about change.

Her approach is solution-focused when immediate, concrete goals are needed, such as improving sleep, managing anger, or boosting confidence. She helps people break goals into small, manageable actions and tracks progress together. Bernice pays attention to issues like adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric concerns, body image, money and financial stress, life purpose, self-love, young adult issues, and concerns specific to women.

Sessions are offered in English and are available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. She works with individuals who want clear steps, practical tools, and a compassionate collaborator on their path forward.

How Bernice Uses Talk Therapy Online

Bernice commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in online work. Client-Centered Therapy means conversations focus on the client’s perspective and priorities, with the therapist following the person's lead to build understanding and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people spot thoughts and habits that get in the way, then try practical exercises to change them.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will talk with clients about their needs, goals, and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. The plan can change if something isn’t helpful, and decisions are made collaboratively throughout care.

Online therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make sessions fit daily life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a camera feels uncomfortable. Live chat and text messaging are useful for quick check-ins, shorter reflections, or fitting support into a busy schedule. These options make it easier to attend regularly and to practice skills between sessions.