Bernice Springer Richards

Bernice Springer Richards is a licensed clinical social worker with 18 years of practice in New York. She helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship strain, anger, ADHD, and life transitions. Her work begins by listening so clients can say what matters most to them and set clear goals.

Bernice believes each person is the expert in their own life. She uses a collaborative, client-centered stance so clients drive the pace and focus of sessions. That means practical conversations about what is working now and what can change next.

Her sessions often use straightforward problem-solving and techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to identify thoughts and habits that get in the way. Motivational interviewing is used when people want to build momentum for change. Solution-focused strategies help break big problems into manageable steps.

Bernice also brings attention to issues like adoption and foster care history, aging concerns, body image, money and financial stress, life purpose, women’s issues, self-love, and challenges common to young adults. She helps people sort through these topics and connect them back to daily routines and goals.

Clients can expect a calm, practical approach that focuses on next steps. Bernice supports people who want to regain control, manage anger and stress more effectively, and build clearer paths forward.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Bernice uses client-centered therapy to follow what a person finds most important, helping them set personal goals and guide each session. This approach supports steady progress on concerns like self-esteem, life direction, and relationship stress.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that contribute to anxiety, depression, anger, and ADHD-related difficulties. CBT offers concrete tools people can practice between sessions to notice patterns and try new responses.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Bernice will work with clients to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. The focus is on practical steps and clear goals rather than one fixed method.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because specific formats are not listed in the profile. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and help therapy fit into busy days, allow check-ins during a work break, or reduce travel time. Ask about available session options when you sign up so you can pick what best fits your routine.