- Client-centered care
- CBT techniques
- Family conflict help
About Richard
Richard Brown is a licensed social worker in New York who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, trauma, and depression. He approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. He frames therapy as a collaborative process and aims to tailor conversations and plans to each individual's needs.
With 26 years of experience, Richard listens for what matters most to a person and builds a clear plan together. He uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep sessions focused on the client's perspective and priorities. He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test practical changes in daily life.
In sessions he keeps language plain and specific. That means talking through real situations, trying small experiments, and checking what helps. He can work through family problems such as blended family issues, infidelity, and parenting strain, and also addresses personality concerns, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, and process addictions.
Richard also supports people dealing with veteran and armed forces issues, prejudice and discrimination, life-purpose questions, and self-harm struggles. He adapts pacing and methods to what each person needs in the moment. The aim is steady, manageable progress rather than quick fixes.
People who choose him can expect straightforward conversation, practical tools, and a plan that changes as they do. Start with what matters most now, and let the work evolve from there.
How these approaches work for online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's experience and priorities. The therapist listens deeply, reflects what is said, and helps the person steer the work. This approach is helpful for building trust and sorting through family and relationship concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. The therapist helps people notice unhelpful thinking, try small experiments, and develop new habits. CBT can be useful for anxiety, low mood, obsessive patterns, and behavior changes.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and recommend methods that match those needs. That plan can change over time as the person tests what works and what doesn't.
Confirm the specific session options before booking, since formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing more flexible scheduling. It can also support shorter check-ins or regular weekly sessions, depending on what best fits day-to-day routines and treatment goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
26+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Richard focus on?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and depression. Additional focus areas include blended family issues, infidelity, personality concerns, obsessions and compulsions, process addictions, and self-harm.
How would sessions feel day to day?
Sessions are conversational and goal oriented, using clear language and concrete steps. The work combines listening to your concerns with practical ideas you can try between meetings.
How much experience does this therapist have?
He has 26 years of professional experience working in behavioral health and related settings. That background informs how he shapes treatment plans and supports people over time.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds the LCSW-R credential and is licensed in New York. The profile lists New York as his location.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
International clients are accepted according to the profile details. Ask about scheduling and any regional considerations before booking.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.