I am a licensed clinical social worker in the state of New York with close to 20 years of experience. I have provided various levels of care including direct-care, managed-care, telehealth counseling, crisis intervention, assessments, evaluations, treatment and discharge planning. I have worked with clients and provided therapeutic interventions with the goal of improving functioning and alleviating symptoms associated with various diagnosed behavioral health disorders. I have provided crisis intervention and psychoeducation to address specific issues that jeopardize a client's functioning.
My counseling style is to work with my clients from a strength perspective with an emphasis in using the motivational interviewing techniques. While the needs are of utmost importance, it is equally important to acknowledge and recognize strengths. The treatment is always tailored to provide assessment, intervention, support, empowerment and termination.
My goal for you is to empower you to use the helpful intervention that will assist you to have a fulfilling and happier life.
I look forward to working with you.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues, Anger management, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, HIV / AIDS, Infidelity, Jealousy, Prejudice and Discrimination
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
NY LCSW 079498
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Clarene Richards. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
I really appreciate Clarene’s positive and practical perspective on all kinds of topics. I feel we have developed a good foundation to help me access emotional support and counseling to keep me focused on my goals or to talk me through challenges.
Written on Feb 26, 2024 after therapy with Clarene for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life
Very caring and easy to talk to. Lovely to work with
Written on Oct 31, 2023 after therapy with Clarene for 3 months on issues concerning depression, and coping with life changes
Clarene is great to talk to and gives lots of helpful advice and activities. I feel much better after a few sessions!
Written on Jun 03, 2023 after therapy with Clarene for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Clarence was sent by my own personal Angel. She’s smart, sensitive, comes with great insight and leaves me feeling stronger!
Written on May 18, 2023 after therapy with Clarene for 2 weeks on issues concerning grief, and coping with life changes
Clarene has provided such an immense help towards my mental health through various aspects of my life. I cannot thank her enough. I am so happy to have been able to have had her help and guidance.
Written on May 12, 2023 after therapy with Clarene for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, anger management, career difficulties, and coaching
Clarence has been such a blessing for me. She was patient, empathetic, honest and so kind in helping me grow over the last almost year and a half of working with her. She has truly made a positive impact on my life and helped me grow as an individual in so many ways.
Written on Mar 16, 2023 after therapy with Clarene for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
