Richard Anemone

Richard Anemone is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York with 17 years of experience. He helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, and attention or focus concerns such as ADHD. He also supports those coping with panic disorder and panic attacks. Richard approaches work with respect for each person’s story and strengths.

He believes clients know themselves best and brings a collaborative attitude to sessions. Conversations focus on practical steps people can try, along with strategies to manage intense feelings and cravings. Richard aims to help clients build routines and coping habits that fit daily life.

Sessions are paced to match each person’s needs, with attention to short-term relief and longer-term goals. He listens for patterns that keep problems going and helps clients test new ways of responding. Work often includes breaking big problems into smaller, manageable tasks.

Richard emphasizes encouragement and realistic goals. He helps people track progress and adjust plans when things do not go as expected. Many clients leave with clearer routines, reduced panic symptoms, and better control over anger and impulses.

People who contact him typically start by describing what feels most urgent. From there they and Richard set priorities together and choose practical steps to try between sessions.

How his approaches fit into online therapy

Richard uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills and behavior change. One common approach teaches concrete coping skills for anxiety and panic, such as breathing strategies and step-by-step exposure to feared situations, to reduce the intensity and frequency of panic attacks. Another approach targets addictive behaviors and anger by breaking cycles of impulse and teaching replacement actions, helping people practice different responses when urges arise.

Choosing the right method is part of the process. Richard works together with each person to decide which approaches match their goals and comfort level. He adjusts techniques over time based on what helps most and what fits daily life needs.

Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when needed. Some people find phone or video sessions help maintain consistency, while others prefer arrangements that take less time or limit screen use; Richard can discuss what will work best during the intake and matching process.