- 40 years experience
- Goal focused
- Nonjudgmental care
About Richard
Richard Zwolinski is a licensed mental health counselor in New York with 40 years of experience. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, anger, and depression. He also offers coaching and supports concerns related to cancer, codependency, drug and alcohol addiction, men's issues, and workplace stress.
He aims to make sessions feel open and nonjudgmental. He encourages people to speak plainly about what they are feeling and thinking. The work is practical and focused on small steps that add up to real change.
Richard frames therapy as a partnership. He listens first, then helps people set goals and try new ways of coping. He emphasizes strengths and builds on what is already working in a person’s life.
Over decades of practice he has supported people facing long-term struggles and sudden life changes. He combines steady support with actionable ideas people can use between sessions. The pace adapts to each person’s needs and readiness.
Clients can expect direct conversation, goal setting, and attention to everyday challenges. The approach is straightforward and geared toward helping people regain balance and move forward. To begin, follow the site’s steps to match and schedule a session.
Approaches and online support tailored to your needs
Richard describes his work as practical and goal oriented, using evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage painful feelings and change unhelpful habits. One common approach focuses on identifying patterns that keep problems going and testing small behavioral changes to shift those patterns. This helps with issues like anxiety, workplace stress, and codependency by turning insight into doable steps.Another useful technique emphasizes coping skills for intense emotions and cravings. It teaches breathing, grounding, and brief behavioral strategies to reduce the urge to act on anger, addictive impulses, or overwhelming worry. These skills are practiced in session and applied between appointments to build confidence.
Finding the right fit is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to choose methods that match a person’s goals, preferences, and life demands. He listens first, then adjusts the approach as progress is made.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can tailor session length and focus to suit your routine while helping you work toward steady change.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
40+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Richard address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, and offers coaching. Additional focus areas include cancer, codependency, drug and alcohol addiction, men's issues, and workplace problems.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He creates an open, nonjudgmental space and uses straightforward conversation. Sessions focus on practical steps and goal setting that people can use between meetings.
What is his professional background?
He has 40 years of professional work experience supporting people through long-term and sudden life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a licensed mental health counselor, NY LMHC, practicing in New York.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. He accepts international clients.
Which session formats are used?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
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?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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