Therapist profile
Dr. Shari Richardson, LCSW
New York
Dr. Shari Richardson, LCSW - Relationships and Anger
Continue with ShariKey details
- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, New York / 082121
- NPI1881002806
- Experience15 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNew York
About
- Client-centered focus
- CBT techniques
- Solution-focused work
About Shari
Dr. Shari Richardson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship challenges, including concerns tied to adoption, foster care, and attachment. Anger is listed among her focus areas and she helps people address how it shows up in daily life and relationships.
Her approach blends practical methods and person-focused listening. Sessions aim to clarify patterns that lead to difficult emotions and impulsive reactions. She uses strategies that help people notice what triggers anger and what maintains it, then practices alternatives that feel manageable.
Dr. Richardson draws from Client-Centered Therapy to prioritize the client’s perspective, and from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thinking and behavior patterns that feed strong emotions. She also uses Solution-Focused and Trauma-Focused approaches when the situation calls for them. These methods are described plainly in session and linked to everyday goals.
People who prefer clear, goal-oriented work tend to fit well with her style. Conversations often include short exercises, real-world homework, and structured reflection. The pace is collaborative - the client’s priorities guide what gets worked on each time.
She notes that change often requires steady follow-through. Practical steps and a focus on small, sustainable shifts are emphasized over quick fixes. For those juggling work and family demands, she helps shape strategies that can be used between sessions.
How sessions work
How Dr. Richardson’s approaches translate to online work
Dr. Richardson frequently uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening, reflecting the client’s concerns, and letting clients shape session goals. This approach helps when people want someone to follow their lead and clarify what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) concentrates on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to stress, anger, or anxiety, then practicing concrete changes through short exercises and between-session work. Solution-Focused Therapy is goal-oriented and concentrates on small, practical steps to move toward specific changes.Picking the right approach is collaborative. She will work with the client to choose and adapt methods based on needs, goals, and what feels manageable. That choice can shift over time as progress or new issues emerge.
The original biography does not list session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce commute time, and allow brief check-ins when a full in-person visit is difficult. Different approaches lend themselves to different rhythms - CBT often uses homework and short practice tasks, while client-centered work can fit into longer conversational sessions. A practical discussion at the first meeting will sort out what will work best day to day.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and family concerns, anger, parenting and related issues such as adoption and attachment.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style combines straightforward listening with practical tools. Sessions mix conversation, brief exercises, and homework to apply skills outside sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of clinical experience working with adults on life stressors, trauma, and interpersonal problems.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, NY LCSW, and practices from New York.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.