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Dr. Shari Richardson

LCSW

Dr. Shari Richardson , LCSW

Therapist in New York

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About Shari

Dr. Shari Richardson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a Doctorate in Social Work who focuses on supporting individuals and families through complex life challenges. She brings 15 years of clinical experience working with issues related to foster care and adoption, attachment concerns, relationship and family dynamics, anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction. Her practice emphasizes understanding how life experiences shape feelings, behaviors, and coping patterns so that change can be approached with clarity and purpose.

Her treatment style is integrative, drawing on cognitive behavioral techniques, client-centered principles, solution-focused strategies, and trauma-informed methods to tailor care to each person. Dr. Richardson helps clients move from deficit-based self-views toward strengths-based growth by combining practical skills with empathetic, collaborative support. She acknowledges that recognizing the need for change can be easier than taking the next steps, and she aims to make the work of change more manageable and sustainable.

Clients who work with Dr. Richardson can expect a supportive partnership that values vulnerability as a tool for healing. She guides people through the practical and emotional work of recovery and growth, helping them set realistic goals and follow through in ways that fit their lives and values.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support and Growth

Client-Centered Therapy places the person at the heart of the work by creating a compassionate, empathetic environment where clients explore their feelings and values. This approach supports issues like relationship struggles, self-esteem, and life transitions by emphasizing understanding and personal agency.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. It offers practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching strategies for re-framing thoughts and building coping techniques that apply to daily life.

Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses the impact of traumatic experiences with interventions designed to reduce symptoms and improve functioning. It is useful for people coping with past abuse, attachment wounds, and the ongoing effects of traumatic events.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Dr. Richardson works with clients to identify goals, preferences, and needs, and she adapts methods so the work feels manageable and relevant to each person.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility - sessions can happen by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into busy schedules and to access support from different locations. This range of options allows clients to choose the format that best supports their engagement and progress.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Dr. Shari Richardson have?

Dr. Shari Richardson has 15 years of experience.

Is Dr. Shari Richardson a licensed therapist?

Yes, she holds the credential LCSW. License details are NY LCSW 082121.

In which languages does Dr. Shari Richardson provide therapy?

Dr. Shari Richardson provides therapy in English.

Where is Dr. Shari Richardson located?

She is located in New York.

How can I work with Dr. Shari Richardson as my therapist?

You can work with Dr. Shari Richardson through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Dr. Shari Richardson work with international clients?

Yes, Dr. Shari Richardson works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Dr. Shari Richardson cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English

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