I am a licensed mental health counselor and a master credentialed substance and alcohol abuse counselor in New York. I have over 15 years of experience providing multi-systemic therapy to at risk families and adolescents; and over 15 years of experience providing cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing to adults struggling with co-occurring mental health and alcohol/substance use disorders. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, and acculturation issues. I also helped many people who have experienced physical, sexual and emotional traumas.
My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in providing counseling that is culturally sensitive where everyone is treated with respect and compassion. I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, strength focused, person-centered, and humanistic counseling. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first step towards change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support you on that wonderful journey.
Additional areas of focus:Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Adoption and foster care, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Immigration issues, Isolation / loneliness, Multicultural concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Self-harm, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
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I absolutly recommend Jaida . She is a no nonsense ,straight talking therapist .Who makes me ask myself the hard questions.
It isnt just talking about problems It is about handling them.
Written on Oct 30, 2025 after therapy with Jaida for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
I find that she is very understanding and honest. Really helps me see things from a different angle sometimes.
Written on Sep 30, 2025 after therapy with Jaida for 7 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Very perfessional but at the same time it's like I'm talking to a old friend I've known forever. Highly recommend her as she has helped me majorly.
Written on Jun 20, 2025 after therapy with Jaida for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Jaida is a delight to work with. I feel safe to express my feelings and point of view without fear of judgement. She is present and provides exercises/homework and resources to assist in my therapeutic process.
Written on Jun 13, 2025 after therapy with Jaida for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
I have an understanding therapist. I am thankful for the managing panic attacks technique. I feel like my therapist is a great listener. Hopefully I can continue using better help, and I will refer all my friends who inquire about therapy,
Written on Dec 26, 2024 after therapy with Jaida for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
She’s always there
Written on Oct 15, 2024 after therapy with Jaida for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I have felt strongly since I started sessions with Ms. Richardson that she understood the issues and addressed them with me and helped me be the best version of myself.
Written on Oct 11, 2023 after therapy with Jaida for 2 months on issues concerning family conflicts, and grief
Ms. Richardson is allowing me to dig deeper in a way I never have. She's knowledgeable and attentive.
Written on Aug 14, 2023 after therapy with Jaida for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and adhd
Very helpful almost like talking to a friend love our sessions !!
Written on Mar 01, 2023 after therapy with Jaida for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Highly recommend Jaida. She’s very attentive and empathetic while also keeping you accountable in the most caring and respectful way.
Written on Feb 23, 2023 after therapy with Jaida for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I was one of those people who thought that therapy was a waste of time, but it wasn't until I was losing myself that I signed up and started getting help, and I can tell this is the best money I have spent in my entire life. Jaida is amazing. I swear she understands me; she isn’t one of those therapists who will enable your behaviors or tell you things. She takes the time to understand you as a person and helps you with all your needs. It is vital when you are seeking a therapist for you to find someone who understands you, and she does, and I am grateful for her.
Written on Feb 03, 2023 after therapy with Jaida for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, and bipolar disorder
Jaida is amazing. I was so hesitant to begin therapy but speaking with her is like talking to someone I’ve already known and all of her advice and time is so helpful. I see consistent changes and I’m really hopeful moving forward with her.
Written on Dec 30, 2022 after therapy with Jaida for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
She is wonderful. She makes it really easy to share and feel comfortable talking too. It always feels like a conversation with a friend, and not an appointment.
Written on Nov 09, 2022 after therapy with Jaida for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Jaida is a great listener, honest in the best of ways, and you can tell that she genuinely cares about you and your situation. I’ve had other therapists before but never have I connected so well and felt more comfortable with one (even though she’s my first virtual therapist!). I could not be more thankful for her support and advice.
Written on Oct 21, 2022 after therapy with Jaida for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
jaida is great at what she does! i’ve grown to really appreciate her and she makes it easy to talk. her advice has always helped
Written on Sep 24, 2022 after therapy with Jaida for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Jaida is great! She talks to me like a person, like a friend I've known for years. In our first session I felt comfortable within the first few minutes of our conversation. Never once did I feel like she wasn't listening.
Written on Apr 11, 2022 after therapy with Jaida for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, adhd, anger management, intimacy-related issues, grief, addictions, and compassion fatigue
Jaida is absolutely incredible. I have never felt so comfortable speaking with someone about everything! She gives me tools I truly implement on a day to day basis and have seen a tremendous difference in myself since speaking with her.
Written on Mar 22, 2022 after therapy with Jaida for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and anger management
Jaida is a compassionate therapist. You can tell that she truly has passion in her work. I haven’t worked with Jaida for long but have learned a lot through her in the short time that I’ve had her as a therapist. Jaida has taught be coping skills to help me when my anxiety gets to be to much. Not only that but together we have made a safety plan to talk about any danger that I should be involved in. I would highly recommend Jaida to anybody that needs trauma/abuse therapy!
Written on Feb 09, 2022 after therapy with Jaida for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Jaida has made me feel extremely comfortable. She also does a great job with pushing back when I seem to take shortcuts out of answering certain questions. She does a good job with challenging my thinking and I am a very strong thinker. I am also very expressive. She is very attentive, kind, transparent and honest. It's been an eye opening experience for my first time ever in therapy.
Written on Dec 07, 2021 after therapy with Jaida for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Jaida was very quick to respond when I needed help right away. She did a great job of maintaining neutral ground when trying to listen to all sides of the story. She gave helpful advice to help reduce a major stressor in my life.
Written on Sep 08, 2021 after therapy with Jaida for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts
So comfortable with her
Written on Aug 31, 2021 after therapy with Jaida for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
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