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Clarene Richards, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Clarene is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Clarene. View 36 reviews
Great news, Clarene is accepting new clients!
She is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in New York

Recent reviews

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.

Reviewed August 2024

Clarene offers a space in which to be heard and seen. She knows when to encourage and when to challenge you. I appreciate her!

Reviewed August 2024

More about Clarene

  • 20 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

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.

Specialties

Grief Self esteem 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

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Clarene Richards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134799364.

  • LCSW · New York · 079498 · Expires June 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Clarene Richards

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

36 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Helpful Caring Guidance Amazing Helped Attentive Empathetic Healing Recommend

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.

Reviewed August 2024

Clarene offers a space in which to be heard and seen. She knows when to encourage and when to challenge you. I appreciate her!

Reviewed August 2024

Best. Therapist. Ever!❤️

Reviewed May 2024

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.

Reviewed February 2024

Very caring and easy to talk to. Lovely to work with

Reviewed November 2023

Clarene is great to talk to and gives lots of helpful advice and activities. I feel much better after a few sessions!

Reviewed June 2023

Clarence was sent by my own personal Angel. She’s smart, sensitive, comes with great insight and leaves me feeling stronger!

Reviewed May 2023

Clarene has provided such an immense help towards my mental health through various aspects of my life. I cannot thank her enough. I am so happy to have been able to have had her help and guidance.

Reviewed May 2023

Clarence has been such a blessing for me. She was patient, empathetic, honest and so kind in helping me grow over the last almost year and a half of working with her. She has truly made a positive impact on my life and helped me grow as an individual in so many ways.

Reviewed March 2023

Clarene is amazing. After just one session, I felt better about myself and like I had more resilience to on challenges in my life.

Reviewed February 2023

Clarene is attentive, resourceful and very good at what she does. She is very perceptive and really helpful. I am very pleased with my experience and thankful for her guidance. Really helpful.

Reviewed December 2022

Thanks!

Reviewed November 2022

She is kind and empathic while also being honest and dives into important reflection

Reviewed November 2022

She’s thoughtful and precise

Reviewed November 2022

She’s a good listener and she will call me on things I don’t see.

Reviewed November 2022

She provides so many different tools and comes from such an unbiased place. I appreciate her so much

Reviewed August 2022

I feel very heard and welcomed by Clarene. She understands all perspectives of issues while also being very direct and helpful.

Reviewed August 2022

Clarene has great energy and is very engaging. I feel heard and understood. After just one session with Clarene, I feel more optimistic.

Reviewed June 2022

She helps me to be the best version of myself.

Reviewed June 2022

Clarene was a pleasure to work with. She clearly understood what I was needing and offered practical thoughts and guidance. She listened carefully and respected everything I discussed. Highly recommend.

Reviewed May 2022

I cannot encapsulate how much Clarence has helped me to really live my life within my values, to boldly claim the life I want to live, and to actively prioritize the parts of my life that make me happy and healthy- mentally, emotionally, and physically. I so appreciate her expertise and her support!

Reviewed April 2022

Carlene is very attentive and caring! She’s amazing

Reviewed April 2022

Clarene is an amazing therapist! She helps me find ways to cope better and acknowledges the progress I make throughout our time together. She’s so kind and caring!

Reviewed March 2022

Clarene has been very helpful.

Reviewed March 2022

So far I’ve been very happy with Clarene and anticipate our working together to keep me on a good track.

Reviewed February 2022

Clarence and I had a good first session! I felt she thoroughly understood the issues we discussed, and she helped me set up realistic goals that I have been able to stick to and believe will help.

Reviewed January 2022

Clarene is very helpful and I enjoy talking with her.

Reviewed January 2022

Excellent! Great listener and coach!

Reviewed November 2021

Clarene really help me changing my life in positive ways and so glad to have lesson with her.

Reviewed November 2021

Compassionate, insightful, smart! My counselor has been a great guide in my journey back into therapy!

Reviewed November 2021

Clarene is the best therapist I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with. She is a blessing in my life and I only hope I found her sooner. She challenges me, but comes from an empathetic place.

Reviewed September 2021

Clarene is focused and experienced with her help and advice. She doesn’t waste time and centers my healing while providing very useful feedback, guidance, and tools. She asks specific questions and honors my process

Reviewed September 2021

I’ve done 2 sessions with Clarene so far and I love it. I never thought therapy would be something I’d look forward to or enjoy but I actually look forward to talking with her and her giving me the correct feedback to better help me on my healing journey. Highly recommended for those struggling with relationships or personal issues and depression.

Reviewed September 2021

Clarene has very supportive (and safe) energy and great discernment. I value her insight and admire the way she handles our sessions. She is authentic, graceful, real, caring, and kind. We've just begun working together and I already look forward to my sessions with her.

Reviewed September 2021

I have just started with Clarene but already I'm noticing a huge difference. I love that she gives me goals so not only am I able to talk things out, I also have steps to actively improve my life. She is understanding and gives great advice. She's awesome!

Reviewed August 2021

Thanks for the positive feedback and how I can better my well being.

Reviewed August 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Clarene Richards offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Clarene Richards works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Clarene Richards speak?

Clarene Richards speaks English.

How many years of experience does Clarene Richards have?

Clarene Richards has 20 years of experience.

Where is Clarene Richards licensed to practice?

Clarene Richards is licensed to practice in New York.

Does Clarene Richards accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Clarene Richards does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Clarene Richards offer?

Clarene Richards offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Clarene Richards?

Clarene Richards can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Clarene Richards?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.