Jaida Richardson, MS, Master CASAC, LMHC

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Compassionate counselor who combines story work and skill building

Details

Name	Jaida Richardson, MS, Master CASAC
Credentials	LMHC
Based in	New York
Licensed in	New York
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	20

About Jaida

Jaida Richardson, MS, Master CASAC is a licensed mental health counselor who draws on two decades of experience to help people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, and changes in their lives. She works with adults facing depression, relationship strain, parenting challenges, grief, trauma, and complicated family dynamics. Her style is warm and straightforward and she aims to make difficult conversations easier to have.

Jaida combines narrative ways of working with client-centered listening and practical tools from cognitive behavioral approaches.

Background and approach

She asks about the stories people tell about themselves and looks for moments that can be shifted to create healthier patterns. Sessions focus on realistic steps a person can take between meetings. Her background includes long experience with substance and alcohol concerns alongside mental health issues.

That work has included motivational interviewing to help people weigh change and strengthen commitment. She also has experience supporting people affected by domestic violence, trauma, and complicated family situations such as adoption and blended households. Jaida emphasizes respect for culture and identity and avoids stigmatizing labels.

She tailors conversations and plans to each person’s goals and life circumstances. The result is practical, person-focused work rather than one-size-fits-all solutions. People who choose her often want direct strategies and new ways to tell their life story.

Jaida helps set clear short-term goals while also addressing deeper issues like grief, shame, or past abuse. She guides clients toward small changes that build over time.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Family conflicts among the things Jaida works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Jaida among the ways she works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Jaida among the ways she works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Jaida among the ways she works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Jaida among the ways she works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Jaida directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Jaida directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How narrative and practical approaches work online

Jaida often uses Narrative Therapy to help people notice the stories they tell about themselves and to look for new meanings in difficult experiences. That work can be useful for grief, identity struggles, family conflict, and recovery from trauma. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy to create space for people to be heard and understood without judgment, which supports stronger self-awareness and emotional processing. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, used selectively, adds hands-on techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is helpful for anxiety, panic, and mood concerns.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Jaida will listen to what matters most, try different tools, and adjust the plan based on what helps. She works with each person to set short-term goals and practical steps, then revisits those goals as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy lives or limited travel time. Video calls let therapists observe nonverbal cues and support deeper conversations. Phone sessions can be easier when lower bandwidth or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for quick check-ins, ongoing encouragement, or when someone prefers writing to speaking. These options allow therapy to fit into work breaks, caregiving routines, or other daily demands.

Common questions about this listing

What concerns does she help with?

She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and trauma. Other areas include parenting strain, relationship problems, grief, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.

What is her therapeutic style like?

The approach is warm and interactive with a focus on listening to each person’s story. Jaida blends narrative work with client-centered care and practical cognitive tools.

What kind of experience does she bring?

She has 20 years of clinical experience working with adults on co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns and with people affected by trauma and family stress.

What credentials and region are listed?

She holds a Master of Science and is listed as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Master CASAC in New York.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Therapy can be delivered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits the person’s needs.

How do fees work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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