- Client-centered approach
- Practical CBT tools
- Focus on life goals
About Bernice
Bernice Springer Richards is a licensed clinical social worker with 18 years of experience helping people face stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions. She practices in New York and approaches therapy as a partnership where the client’s goals guide the work.
She uses a client-centered style that focuses on listening and understanding each person’s priorities. Practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy are used to spot unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. Motivational Interviewing techniques help people find momentum when motivation feels low.
Sessions are solution-oriented and aim for small, usable changes that fit into everyday life. Bernice helps people build confidence, manage anger, and cope with attention differences such as ADHD. She also supports concerns related to adoption and foster care, aging, body image, money and financial issues, life purpose, self-love, women’s issues, and challenges common to young adults.
Her work is straightforward and collaborative. Conversations usually move from understanding what matters most to testing practical steps that lead to clearer decision making. She frames progress as a series of manageable actions rather than a single big change.
People who want a direct, empathetic partner and realistic strategies often find this approach helpful. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability.
How these approaches shape online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding your priorities, then shaping sessions around what matters most to you. It helps when someone needs a supportive space to think things through and set personal goals.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and then tests small changes to see what helps. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, and for changing habits that get in the way of daily life.
Motivational Interviewing helps when motivation is low or change feels overwhelming by exploring ambivalence and finding internal reasons to move forward.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose which methods to try based on their needs, goals, and preferences. This happens through conversation and experimenting with strategies together rather than a fixed plan.
Confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also makes it simpler to continue work through life transitions while keeping therapy aligned with everyday routines.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Bernice commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship issues, anger, coping with life changes, and ADHD. Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, aging, body image, life purpose, money and financial issues, self-love, women’s issues, and young adult concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and client-centered, with a solution-focused mindset. She listens first, then uses practical tools to test changes that fit daily life.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She is a licensed clinical social worker with 18 years of practice helping people navigate mood, motivation, and life transition challenges.
Where is the therapist located and what credentials does she hold?
She practices in New York and holds an LCSW credential licensed in New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees are provided during scheduling.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.