Clarene Richards, LCSW
About me
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.
Professional experience
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
License information
NY LCSW 079498
Reviews
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Clarene is a great listener and challenges you when you need to be challenged. She also gives you different viewpoints to think about which introduces new insights to your issues. I’d recommend her to anyone who’s looking to make real change.
Written on Aug 25, 2024 after therapy with Clarene for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Clarene offers a space in which to be heard and seen. She knows when to encourage and when to challenge you. I appreciate her!
Written on Aug 07, 2024 after therapy with Clarene for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and compassion fatigue
Best. Therapist. Ever!❤️
Written on May 17, 2024 after therapy with Clarene for 1 year on issues concerning grief, and coping with life changes
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