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Shari Richardson

Founder/CEO, DSW, LCSW FRESH Psychotherapy
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Abandonment, Adjustment Disorder,
Insurance: Aetna, Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, Optum,

Introduction

Congratulations on taking the first step on your journey towards becoming a better you. Acknowledging the need to change is easy but following through is difficult. Finding the right person to help you through your journey can be draining but important in successfully accomplishing your goals. Allowing yourself to be vulnerable to another person is scary, but it is a strength that aids in the healing process. Our therapeutic style is centered on respect, empathy, compassion, and self-empowerment. Our goal is to help you identify and process your feelings and connect them to behavior and outcomes. Humanistic and cognitive behavioral theories are used in an integrative approach to help understand your unique life experiences and how they have led to deficit-based feelings, emotions, and behaviors. Fostering Resilience, Empowerment, Success and Hope (FRESH) was created with the belief that everyone has the Resilience to persevere; the ability to Empower themselves and others; the strength to Succeed; and Hope that positive change is sustainable. Helping you develop and foster these characteristics and qualities is what therapy with my team is all about. There are three therapists on the FRESH team, Linda Gupton, Lorraine Ruiz, and Shari Richardson. To learn more, click on the "Request Appointment" button to check availability and schedule a free 15-minute consultation appointment with one of the therapists. We look forward to hearing from you. .

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY Black/African American

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Highlights

  • Offers free consultation
  • Telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • LCSW #082121 (NY)
  • LCSW #082121 (NY)

Specialties

Additional focus areas


Treatment Approaches


Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Coaching

Communities

  • Racial Justice/Equity
  • Lesbian, Gay, & Bisexual
  • Feminism

Age groups

  • Children (6-12)
  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)

Languages

  • English

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

Shari Richardson accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Optum
  • United Healthcare

Pay out-of-pocket

  • Sliding Scale Fee Range $55 - $156

Locations

Video Office

Frequently asked questions

Is Shari Richardson accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Shari Richardson is not currently accepting new clients.
Does Shari Richardson offer telehealth appointments? Shari Richardson does offer telehealth appointments.
What areas does Shari Richardson specialize in? Shari Richardson specializes in the following areas: Abandonment, Adjustment Disorder, Adoption, Anger Management, Anxiety, Attachment Issues, Behavioral Issues, Caregiver Issues, Child or Adolescent, Couples Counseling, Custody Issues, Depression, Emotional Abuse, Life Coaching, Relationship Issues, School Issues, Self Esteem, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues, and Work Stress.

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