- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Social anxiety
About Bridgette
Bridgette Boucher is an LCSW licensed in New York with 25 years of clinical experience. She works with people who are coping with addictions, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and ADHD. She also focuses on communication problems, isolation and loneliness, and social anxiety and phobia.
She studied at the Ackerman Institute for the Family and the New York Psychoanalytical Psychotherapy Institute and practices as a licensed clinical hypnotherapist. Bridgette uses practical conversation and structured planning to help clients clarify what feels most urgent and what goals matter most to them. Sessions are straightforward and paced to each person’s needs.
In sessions she pays attention to how patterns in relationships and daily habits affect mood and behavior. She helps people notice repeated reactions, try different responses, and practice small changes between meetings. When grief or trauma is present, she works to make space for feelings while also looking for ways to reduce overwhelm.
Bridgette often assists with communication skills so people can express needs more clearly and feel less isolated. For addictions and ADHD she focuses on concrete coping strategies and routines that support daily functioning. Her approach blends conversational therapy with methods that promote behavioral change.
People who prefer clear goals and steady progress tend to find her style helpful. She asks practical questions at the start and reviews progress regularly so plans can be adjusted. To begin, readers should confirm current session options before booking a first visit.
How Bridgette Uses Evidence-Based Techniques Online
Bridgette describes her work as grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on actionable change. One common approach she uses is behavioral work that helps people identify automatic reactions and practice alternative responses; this can be useful for social anxiety, addiction patterns, and daily routines affected by ADHD. Another approach she integrates is psychodynamic-informed conversation that looks at relationship patterns and past experiences to understand present reactions; this can help with trauma, grief, and repeated communication problems.Finding the right mix of approaches is treated as a collaborative process. She will talk with clients about their goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. Clients are involved in deciding which techniques to try and how quickly to progress.
The practical benefits of working online include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and reducing travel time so appointments are easier to keep. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm current session options before booking. Online work can allow for shorter check-ins when needed, or longer sessions when deeper work is helpful, and it can make it simpler to continue care while managing everyday commitments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and ADHD. Additional focus areas include communication problems, isolation and social anxiety and phobia.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is conversational and goal-focused, with practical steps to change patterns and routines. She checks progress regularly and adjusts plans as needed.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of issues including trauma, addiction, and grief.
What credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in New York and works from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.