- Client-centered listening
- Practical coping skills
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Richard
Dr. Richard Tscherne offers a warm, client-centered approach that puts the person and their life story first. He presents therapy as a shared journey, using listening and acceptance to help people notice what matters to them. Dr. Tscherne is a New York psychologist and keeps sessions focused on practical steps people can use after they leave the room.
He combines Client-Centered Therapy with other approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness exercises. That mix helps with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and issues such as low self-esteem or career uncertainty. Sessions also address grief, addictions, ADHD, and ongoing concerns like body image or social anxiety.
Richard describes therapy in plain terms: talking through daily struggles, trying short practices like mindful breathing, and testing small changes that can make life feel more manageable. He emphasizes acceptance of all parts of a person and building habits that support clearer choices and better mood.
He draws on lived experience to relate to challenges that come with chronic health conditions and disability. This perspective informs how he talks about setbacks, motivation, and practical problem solving without making therapy feel clinical or remote.
People who choose him can expect a collaborative process that looks at immediate problems and longer term meaning. Over time the work aims to increase self-understanding, improve coping skills, and create clearer options for moving forward.
How his approaches fit into online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, understanding, and accepting each person where they are. In practice this means the therapist offers space to tell your story and helps you notice what you value and want to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and tests small, concrete changes to improve mood and function.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods make sense based on goals and daily life. That can mean combining listening-focused sessions with brief CBT exercises or adding mindfulness practices to manage stress and anxiety.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins from different locations. Some formats can be shorter for quick updates or use less bandwidth if needed, which can help people keep therapy consistent alongside work, medical appointments, or caregiving responsibilities.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, career questions, grief, anger, addictions, and ADHD, plus related issues like body image and social anxiety.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a client-centered approach that emphasizes listening and acceptance, often combined with CBT and mindfulness exercises to try practical changes between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of experience as a practicing psychologist in addition to other life and professional experience mentioned in his background.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is documented as NY Psychologist 018844 and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the country work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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