Therapist profile
Richlyn Fletcher, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Family and parenting focus
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- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational Interviewing
About Richlyn
Richlyn Fletcher is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 29 years of experience. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness therapy to address stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, trauma, and related concerns. Richlyn works with adults who are managing parenting pressures, relationship strain, sleep problems, and changes in life circumstances.
She trained in social work at Buffalo State College and completed a Master of Social Work at Fordham University. Her New York practice has exposed her to many cultural and ethnic backgrounds, which she uses to inform how she works with people. Richlyn uses movement, music, and art when these help a person express what is hard to put into words.
Sessions focus on practical skills and clear steps. She uses CBT techniques to name unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone is weighing changes or struggling with substance use. Mindfulness practices are used to slow down strong emotions and improve sleep and attention.
Richlyn emphasizes a person-centered way of working. She asks what matters to the individual and builds on their strengths. Conversations are straightforward and aimed at improving coping skills and day-to-day functioning.
If parenting stress, attachment concerns, or grief are part of the problem, she helps people sort priorities and plan next steps. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats before booking and follow the site's process to schedule an initial meeting.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Attachment-based ideas focus on patterns in close relationships and how early bonds affect current reactions. In practice this means looking at how someone responds to stress in relationships and trying new ways of connecting or setting limits so everyday interactions feel less overwhelming.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. Online sessions commonly use short exercises and homework to test unhelpful beliefs, manage anxiety, and improve sleep or mood. Mindfulness adds simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, habits, and what has or has not worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust plans as progress is reviewed.
Please confirm the exact session formats available before booking, since formats are not listed here. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins during work breaks, and reduce travel time. The therapist will discuss how to make sessions practical and useful for everyday life.
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Experience
29+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and related issues such as parenting stress, sleep problems, grief, and self-esteem concerns.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a person-centered approach that combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness practices to develop practical coping skills.
How much clinical experience does this therapist have?
She has 29 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker working in New York settings with diverse populations.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are used for meetings?
Confirm current session options before booking, as session formats are not specified here and should be verified when you schedule.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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