About Richard
Richard Zwolinski is a licensed mental health counselor in New York with 40 years of professional experience. He focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, and those who want coaching to make changes. Richard aims to make the first steps toward change feel possible and clear.
He creates a calm, nonjudgmental space for people to talk through thoughts and feelings. Sessions are a place to sort out immediate worries and to plan small, practical steps.
Background and approach
Richard supports people who are coping with cancer, codependency, drug or alcohol addiction, men's issues, and workplace stress. Over four decades of practice have shaped a straightforward style. He listens first, then works with clients to set realistic goals.
The emphasis is on useful tools and steady progress rather than quick fixes. Richard adapts to each person’s needs and pace. He respects that change can feel hard and offers steady encouragement while people practice new habits.
Sessions can include problem solving, coping strategies, and discussion of what’s getting in the way. People who choose him can expect a practical, focused approach that values honesty and respect. He helps people find clearer thinking, better day-to-day coping, and workable steps toward a more satisfying life.
Approaches and online care that fit your life
Richard uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change and coping. One common approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new ways of thinking to reduce anxiety and improve mood. This helps people break cycles of worry and negative self-talk that feed stress and depression.Another approach Richard uses centers on behavior and skill building. It involves practicing small actions and coping exercises that reduce cravings, manage anger, or handle workplace pressure. These techniques are useful for addictions, codependency, and everyday stress management.
Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences and then recommend approaches to try together. Progress is reviewed and techniques are adjusted based on what helps most.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls let you work face to face from wherever you are. Phone sessions can fit into a short break or need less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging make brief check-ins and ongoing support easier between sessions. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent with a busy life.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Anger management
Also listed
- Cancer
- Coaching
- Codependency
- Depression
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Men's issues
- Workplace issues
- Experience
- 40 years
- Licensed
- New York
- Languages
- English
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