Richard Strand, LCSW

New York · 25 years in practice

Richard Strand is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of experience helping people who are overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and major life changes.

License and registration

LCSW, New York: 086085 · expires November 2028
NPI: 1588180723 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 25
Languages: English, Spanish

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About Richard

Richard Strand is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of experience helping people who are overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and major life changes. He approaches each person as an individual and focuses on clear, practical steps to feel better and reach personal goals.

He speaks English and Spanish and sees clients in New York as well as people living in other countries. He uses a person-centered style that starts by listening closely to what matters most to the client.

Background and approach

Richard also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and build new coping skills. Motivational interviewing helps when someone feels stuck and wants to find the drive to change. Much of his work has focused on trauma, anxiety, life transitions, and addictions, and he brings a broad view to issues like grief, parenting stress, career challenges, ADHD, and relationship struggles.

He considers biological, psychological, social, and spiritual factors when mapping out treatment options. Richard has integrated online therapy into his practice to make counseling more flexible. He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging so clients can pick what fits their life.

This helps people keep continuity when schedules are tight or travel is difficult. The process begins with a short assessment to identify priorities and create a practical plan. Sessions aim to be collaborative and goal-focused, with clear steps to build coping skills and reduce distress over time.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Richard lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
Relationship issues
Grief
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Immigration issues
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues

Approaches Richard names

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Online support

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Richard uses a person-centered approach that begins with listening and building on each person's strengths. This style focuses on the client's priorities and sets goals together, which works well in remote sessions where flexibility matters.

He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, a hands-on method that helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and practice new coping skills. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday struggles and can be adapted to video or phone work with worksheets and short exercises.

EMDR, or eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, is part of his toolkit for trauma-related issues. In online sessions this approach is guided step by step, helping process stressful memories while the therapist supports pacing and grounding techniques.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He will review your concerns, goals, and preferences and recommend methods that fit. Clients can try different techniques and decide together what feels most helpful.

Online therapy offers practical benefits. Video calls let you see facial cues and use visual materials. Phone sessions work when bandwidth is low or when being on camera isn't needed. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, quick coping tools, or tracking progress between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or busy schedules.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does he address?

He helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and addictions, plus issues like depression, bipolar symptoms, grief, parenting strain, career worries, and ADHD.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He uses a client-centered approach and focuses on practical skills. Techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing are used when they suit the client's goals.

How much experience does he have?

He has 25 years of professional experience working with a wide range of behavioral health concerns and life transitions.

Where is he licensed and located?

He is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, in New York and provides services from that location.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and he also accepts clients who live outside the United States.

Which session formats are available?

He meets with clients via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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