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Online therapist

Richard Strand

Practical support for stress and transitions

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Credentials
LCSW
Experience
25 years
Licensed in
New York
Languages
English, Spanish
Format
Online sessions

About Richard

Richard Strand is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and life transitions. He speaks English and Spanish and brings 25 years of clinical experience to sessions. His approach aims to meet people where they are and clarify practical next steps they can try between meetings.

He starts by looking at a person’s history, current situation, and the social and spiritual factors that shape their life.

Background and approach

That assessment points to concrete areas to address, whether it’s coping skills, mood regulation, or addiction concerns. He centers sessions on the person’s goals and priorities rather than on a fixed agenda. Richard draws on client-centered work along with cognitive behavioral tools and motivational interviewing when those methods fit the situation.

He has spent much of his career focused on trauma, anxiety, transitions, and substance use, and he adapts his style to each person’s needs. Sessions tend to be practical and down-to-earth, with an emphasis on small, manageable changes. He offers therapy in a range of online formats to make participation easier for people with busy schedules.

Those options let people choose the style of contact that works best for them. The aim is a respectful working relationship that supports steady progress toward personal goals. In every step Richard emphasizes understanding and collaboration.

The work is paced to each person’s comfort, and he helps identify clear measures of progress as therapy continues.

How Richard’s Approaches Work Online

Client-centered therapy puts the person’s perspective first. It focuses on listening, understanding, and helping someone set their own goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful habits. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Richard will talk through what feels most useful and try methods that fit a person’s needs and preferences. That collaborative process helps shape a plan and adjusts it as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible access. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to maintain continuity during transitions. The different formats also let people choose how they want to communicate on days when needs change.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Richard address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, grief, parenting, anger, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related issues listed in his profile.
What is his general therapy style?
His style is client-centered and practical, using cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing when useful to set goals and try small changes between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 25 years of professional experience as a clinician working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, holding license number NY LCSW 086085 and practicing from New York.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and he can work with international clients.
What session formats are available?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
25 years
Licensed
New York
Languages
English, Spanish

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