Dr. Shari Richardson, LCSW

LCSW with expertise in trauma and relationships

Foster care and adoption
CBT and solution-focused
Works with international clients

About Dr. Shari Richardson

Dr. Shari Richardson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and holds a Doctorate in Social Work, a doctoral degree that reflects advanced training in social work practice and research. She focuses on challenges related to foster care and adoption, attachment and family relationships, and provides care for anxiety, depression and trauma. Her work also addresses acute and chronic life stressors that affect individuals and families, helping people navigate complex interpersonal and emotional difficulties.

Her approach is integrative, drawing on cognitive behavioral techniques, humanistic client-centered principles and solution-focused strategies to tailor treatment to each person’s needs. She aims to clarify how life experiences have contributed to deficit-based feelings, emotions and behaviors, and to translate that understanding into practical change. Dr. Richardson acknowledges that recognizing the need for change can be straightforward while sustaining change is often difficult, and she understands that finding the right therapeutic partner can be exhausting yet crucial. She encourages vulnerability as a form of strength and offers collaborative support to help people move toward the life they deserve.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Depression

Also Specializes In

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 Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

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, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: NY LCSW 082121.

In which languages does Dr. Shari Richardson provide therapy?

She 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 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.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Dr. Richardson

Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening and collaboration, helping people feel understood while exploring how their values and experiences shape current challenges. This approach is useful for relationship concerns, attachment issues and situations where rebuilding trust and self-understanding matters.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It offers practical tools for managing anxiety, depression, stress and impulsivity by teaching skills to reframe thinking and develop coping strategies.

Trauma-focused therapy concentrates on understanding the impact of traumatic events and building strategies to reduce their ongoing influence. It can help people process trauma-related memories and symptoms and develop safety and regulation skills.

Determining the best approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Richardson works with each person to assess needs, goals and preferences and then adapts methods so therapy fits the individual rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging provides flexibility for busy schedules, geographic distance and varying comfort levels with in-person care. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of support and to access licensed professionals and therapists from wherever the client is located.

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