- Adoption and foster care
- Trauma and attachment
- Practical coping strategies
About Shari
Dr. Shari Richardson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 15 years of experience and a Doctorate in Social Work. She focuses on problems that arise from adoption and foster care, attachment struggles, trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship stress. Her tone is direct and practical, aimed at people needing steady guidance through hard changes.
She uses a mix of approaches rather than a single method. Sessions focus on understanding how life events shaped current feelings and behaviors. She helps clients break down big goals into small, doable steps and keeps the work focused on everyday life improvements.
In the room she aims to build a partnership. She encourages honest conversation and supports clients as they try different ways of coping. Dr. Richardson emphasizes that admitting the need for help is a strength and that change often takes steady effort over time.
Her background includes many years helping people navigate acute and chronic stressors tied to family and interpersonal problems. That experience informs practical ways to manage symptoms and improve communication patterns. Clients can expect a straightforward, compassionate clinician who listens and adapts strategies to real-life situations.
Dr. Richardson offers care from New York and works with people whose concerns touch on parenting, blended family issues, caregiver stress, grief, and life transitions. She frames therapy as a collaborative process aimed at helping clients move toward clearer choices and better day-to-day functioning.
How her approaches guide online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's experience, then following the client's lead to set goals and make changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on helping people process and reduce the ongoing impact of past hurts and stressful events.Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with clients about their goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped before. Together they will try methods that fit the client's needs and adjust the plan as progress is made.
The original biography does not specify which session formats are used for online work, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a quick touchpoint is needed. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and coping strategies to work well in remote sessions, while keeping the focus on real-life improvements rather than abstract theory.
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Experience
15+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship and family issues, and challenges related to adoption and foster care.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, mixing client-centered listening with goal-oriented techniques to create concrete steps for change.
What relevant experience does she bring?
She has 15 years of clinical experience and substantial work with individuals facing acute and chronic life stressors tied to family and interpersonal problems.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that region.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she is open to working with international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options with the therapist before booking.
How is cost handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the brief matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.