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Richard Brown, LCSW-R

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Richard is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Richard. View 27 reviews
Great news, Richard is accepting new clients!
He is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in New York

Recent reviews

Richard is a fine man with great integrity who can be relied upon and who is thoughtful in his therapeutic approach.

Reviewed November 2024

Richard is amazing, empathetic and understanding. His guidance in my personal and professional life has been absolutely impactful and life-changing.

Reviewed September 2024

More about Richard

  • 26 years' experience
  • Male
  • LCSW-R

I am licensed in New York with 21 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & trauma and abuse. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Depression Avoidant personality Blended family issues Dependent personality Family problems Infidelity Life purpose Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Personality disorders Prejudice and discrimination Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Self-harm

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Licenses

Richard Brown's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275655722.

  • LCSW-R · New York · 072866 · Expires December 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, sometimes called teletherapy, refers to talk therapy delivered remotely through digital platforms, such as video calls, phone calls, or chat. It can be a great option for people who face barriers to traditional face-to-face therapy, such as those living in remote areas, individuals with mobility issues, or people with busy schedules that make it difficult to attend in-person sessions.

Teletherapy also offers greater convenience and flexibility, allowing clients to access care from the comfort of their homes. Research shows that the treatment outcomes with online counseling are often just as effective as with traditional therapy, providing a viable alternative for individuals seeking mental health support.

Reviews for Richard Brown

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

27 reviews

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Clients mention: Helped Great Amazing Excellent Professional Understanding Recommend Support Comfortable Genuine

Richard is a fine man with great integrity who can be relied upon and who is thoughtful in his therapeutic approach.

Reviewed November 2024

Richard is amazing, empathetic and understanding. His guidance in my personal and professional life has been absolutely impactful and life-changing.

Reviewed September 2024

Richard Brown listens and provides quality support in helping with my emotional and mental needs. He has helped me obtain better understanding of situations and scenarios presented

Reviewed June 2024

Mr. Brown is a good man who truly cares and tirelessly helps others. I am so fortunate to have been matched up with this wonderful man. He has helped me tremendously.

Reviewed June 2024

Richard Brown helped me go through a very hard break. He gave me tools to build myself up stronger than I’ve ever felt before. Richard has the wonderful ability to know what you need even when you may not realize it, you can truly trust whatever he may suggest. He has been an excellent friend and therapist

Reviewed June 2024

Richard Brown is an amazing, thoughtful and knowledgeable therapist. He has provided me with tools which helped me to surpass my own expectations. I strongly recommend him in regards to helping individuals work through and heal from past traumas. Mr Brown is very good at what he does!

Reviewed June 2024

You will find no better therapist than Richard. He provides a safe space when you talk about issues, current and past. He provides comfort, support and advice. Richard also continues to work with you and gets to know you with worksheets. I couldn't be happier working with him and I can't wait to continue working with him to find my inner peace.

Reviewed May 2024

Amazing and inspirational! Richard is always there for me.

Reviewed May 2024

Richard Brown is exceptional. He takes the time to listen and understand your issues before responding

Reviewed April 2024

Professional and a great listener and adviser

Reviewed February 2024

I enjoy every session i have with Richard, he understands me, and has showed me different ways to tackle my issues.

Reviewed February 2024

Richard Brown is genuine and an expert in his field. Easy to talk to, felt a connection in our first session.

Reviewed December 2023

He helped me so so much, this review doesn’t do justice!! I’ve sought help before but his kind, humane, patient and non-judgemental approach is the only one that helped! A WOC in healthcare, I associated with his journey and he shared it with authenticity. Most people would prefer staying detached and not share their human element . He doesn’t do that. He is unafraid of sharing his learned experiences if that’s what his patients need. As an experienced clinician with significant life experience, he goes the whole mile and then some!! He never rushes through our sessions. Often times I feel maybe I am talking too much but the man doesn’t even wince!! One session was me just sobbing and he didn’t interrupt or tell me to feel a certain way. He just stayed and let me have the time. I always leave his sessions lighter than when we started. If you are looking for a friend, guide and a light to walk with, he is the one! A professional therapist, with immense kindness and compassion, he is a rare find. Highly highly recommended!!

Reviewed December 2023

Very thorough

Reviewed December 2023

Richard has become a trusted advisor and valued sounding board and source of resources! I am beyond grateful for the challenge, support, inspiration and healing tools he has shared and the experience he clearly has to know which is needed in each moment!

Reviewed December 2023

Richard has been a big help these past few weeks for me and I appreciate everything he has done to help me become a better person and help me overcome my depression

Reviewed November 2023

Amazing experience with Richard! He is so knowledgeable and helped me through a tough time. I am doing so much better and I would like to thank Richard for it.

Reviewed November 2023

Richard Brown is a great therapist. I feel hopeful now which is why I sought his help. For the first time I am seeking to do the real work to be able to skillfully live my life. He is a therapist that I am very grateful for.

Reviewed November 2023

Richard is a caring and supportive therapist. He responds quickly and addresses my concerns to the best of his abilities. I would definitely recommend Richard

Reviewed November 2023

Richard is warm, kind and understanding. He makes one want to get better and improve and helps provide an environment and tools with which to do so, I can't recommend him enough.

Reviewed November 2023

an excellent listener

Reviewed September 2023

Richard is direct and fair. I appreciate his honesty and his unbiased opinion.

Reviewed August 2023

Great man and holds nothing back in the recovery process to fix yourself. Very understanding and a guy i trust fully to achieve what im after to resolve. He wont sugar coat it and hes very straightforward in his skill. Excellent choice for me and what I strongly needed

Reviewed August 2023

Richard is an excellent listener and gives relevant, meaningful responses to my questions - his insight is helpful and specific making it clear for me to understand - I appreciate his holistic approach and genuine perspectives.

Reviewed July 2023

Very professional and kind - I felt comfortable right from the beginning

Reviewed May 2023

Richard has a calm confident demeanour that made me feel comfortable during our first session. Richard strikes me as the person who would be a great friend

Reviewed May 2023

Dr. Brown provides some strong insights and view points that at times are hard to accept but after implementing them and truly sticking to his opinions and advice, I have found them immensely helpful.

Reviewed April 2023

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Frequently asked questions

Does Richard Brown offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Richard Brown works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Richard Brown speak?

Richard Brown speaks English.

How many years of experience does Richard Brown have?

Richard Brown has 26 years of experience.

Where is Richard Brown licensed to practice?

Richard Brown is licensed to practice in New York.

Does Richard Brown accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Richard Brown accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Richard Brown offer?

Richard Brown offers clients Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

How can I communicate with Richard Brown?

Richard Brown can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Richard Brown?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.