About Richard
Richard Brown is a licensed social worker in New York. He has 26 years of experience helping people with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, family problems, trauma, and depression. He speaks English and sees clients both in the U.S. and internationally.
He focuses on clear, practical conversations. Sessions are built around what matters most to the person sitting in front of him. He listens first, then suggests steps that can be tried between meetings to ease daily stress and manage anxious thoughts.
Background and approach
Richard uses client-centered methods to create space for a person to tell their story without judgment. He also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and test new ways of responding. Those approaches are blended to match each person's needs and goals.
He has worked across a range of concerns including relationship tension, blended family issues, infidelity, personality-related difficulties, obsessions and compulsions, and process addictions. He also supports people dealing with self-harm urges, prejudice and discrimination, life purpose questions, and veteran and armed forces related matters. People who choose him can expect a steady, respectful presence in sessions and a focus on practical tools.
He asks questions, suggests experiments to try between sessions, and adjusts the plan as progress is made. Taking the first step can feel hard, and he aims to make that step clearer and more manageable.
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, listening-first environment where the client's concerns guide each session. This approach helps people feel heard and shape goals that matter to them.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and try small experiments to change reactions. CBT is often used for anxiety, stress, obsessions and compulsions, and mood concerns because it emphasizes clear steps and measurable changes.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, then tailor sessions and techniques to fit those needs. Plans are adjusted over time based on what works and what doesn’t.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for deeper conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in fits a break at work. Live chat and messaging let people share thoughts in writing and schedule brief check-ins between longer sessions. These options offer flexibility so therapy can fit into busy lives.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
Also listed
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Dependent personality
- Depression
- Family problems
- Infidelity
- Life purpose
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Personality disorders
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Trauma and abuse
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 26 years
- Licensed
- New York
- Languages
- English
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