- Family of origin issues
- Anxiety and depression
- Cognitive behavioral tools
About Shari
Dr. Shari Richardson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York with 15 years of experience. She works with adults facing anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, trauma, and challenges tied to adoption and foster care. She also supports people dealing with stress, grief, addiction concerns, and questions about intimacy and self-esteem.
Her approach is practical and straightforward. Sessions focus on identifying how past family patterns influence present choices and feelings. She draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to notice unhelpful thinking and on client-centered listening to clarify what matters to each person. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques are used to set small, doable steps toward change.
Dr. Richardson has long experience helping people manage acute and chronic life stressors. She pays attention to relationship patterns that come from early attachments and family of origin issues. Conversations often include how those patterns affect communication, commitment, parenting, and caregiving stress.
Work in sessions tends to combine short-term problem solving with deeper exploration when it’s needed. She helps people translate insights into actions, for example practicing different responses to conflict or planning manageable steps after a loss. Expect a focus on clear goals and practical strategies you can try between appointments.
Sessions are conducted in English. She accepts international clients; confirm current session options before booking.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and helping the person identify their own goals. In practice this means the therapist reflects concerns back, clarifies priorities, and supports the client in choosing next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Online CBT usually involves noticing unhelpful thoughts, testing them, and practicing alternative responses to reduce anxiety or low mood. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels stuck about change. It uses focused questions to build motivation and identify small, realistic next steps.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, personal preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. That conversation guides whether sessions emphasize short-term problem solving, thinking-pattern work, or motivation to change, and it can shift as needs change.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also let sessions continue across locations for international clients. Practical benefits include greater flexibility for appointments and easier follow-up on homework between meetings.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She helps adults with stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, trauma-related issues, depression, addictions, grief, and intimacy concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style combines client-centered listening with practical techniques. She uses methods that focus on thinking patterns, motivation, and short-term solutions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with adults and people affected by adoption, foster care, and attachment challenges.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that location.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are available.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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