Dr. Shari Richardson, LCSW

Dr. Shari Richardson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a Doctorate in Social Work who brings a compassionate, strengths-oriented approach to clinical practice in New York. She has developed deep expertise in areas such as foster care and adoption, attachment concerns, trauma, anxiety, depression, and the complex dynamics of family and interpersonal relationships. Her work also addresses both acute and long-term life stressors that can affect emotional well-being and daily functioning.

Her clinical style is integrative, drawing on cognitive behavioral techniques, humanistic principles, and solution-focused strategies to tailor treatment to each person’s needs. This combination supports a clear focus on practical change while attending to the deeper meaning of life experiences that contribute to persistent patterns of feeling and behavior. Dr. Richardson aims to help individuals and families understand how their histories and relationships shape current challenges and to identify realistic steps toward healthier functioning.

She recognizes that acknowledging the need for change is often easier than following through, and that finding the right therapeutic partner can be taxing yet essential. Dr. Richardson frames vulnerability as a form of strength and invites clients into a collaborative process, positioning herself as a partner on the journey toward the life they seek to build. Her practice emphasizes respect for each person’s story and the development of concrete strategies to support lasting progress.