- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Jaida
Jaida Richardson is a New York licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with a Master CASAC credential and 20 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship and parenting concerns. Her background includes long experience addressing trauma, grief, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
She has many years working with people who face co-occurring mental health and substance use issues. That work included cognitive behavioral approaches and motivational interviewing with adults, plus multi-systemic work with at-risk families earlier in her career. She has treated people impacted by physical, sexual, and emotional trauma.
Her practice emphasises respect for cultural differences and avoids stigmatizing labels. She draws on client-centered methods and narrative techniques to help people tell their story and make practical changes. Sessions often include cognitive-behavioral strategies to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and motivational interviewing to build readiness for change.
Jaida has supported people dealing with adoption and foster care concerns, blended family issues, caregiver stress, immigration challenges, and isolation or loneliness. She also works with those coping with panic attacks, bipolar mood issues, and compassion fatigue.
She prefers straightforward conversations that focus on specific goals and next steps. New clients typically complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session to talk about priorities and practical coping skills.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a collaborative relationship. The therapist reflects what is said, helps clients clarify goals, and supports their own problem solving. This approach suits people who want conversational, goal-focused work.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. CBT offers concrete strategies such as testing unhelpful thoughts and trying behavioral experiments. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, panic, and stress-related problems.
Motivational interviewing helps people find reasons to change and resolve mixed feelings. It is practical for substance use concerns, ambivalence about life changes, or starting new habits.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each client to choose approaches that match needs, goals, and personal style. That collaborative planning includes checking in and adjusting techniques as progress is made.
If you plan to use online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins when time is limited, and let people access consistent care without travel. Licensed professionals often adapt exercises, worksheets, and behavioral tasks for remote sessions so concrete work continues between meetings.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and parenting concerns, plus trauma, grief, anger, and self-esteem issues.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a conversational, client-centered approach and integrates cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, narrative and solution-focused methods.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 20 years of experience, including long-term work with adults with co-occurring substance use and mental health concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a New York licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) and holds a Master CASAC credential. Her practice is based in New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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