- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Richlyn
Richlyn Fletcher is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 29 years of experience in New York. She lists stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, addictions, LGBT issues, family concerns, grief, sleep problems, parenting, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD among areas she addresses. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not accept international clients.
Fletcher trained at Fordham University for her Master of Social Work after earning a Bachelor of Social Work at Buffalo State College. Much of her career has been in New York City, where she worked with people from different cultural and ethnic backgrounds. That experience informs how she shapes sessions and the examples she uses.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. In practice she focuses on practical skills for coping, identifying patterns that keep problems going, and strengthening personal motivation to change. She also uses creative methods such as music, movement, and art when these help people express themselves.
Sessions often focus on building everyday coping strategies for anxiety, depression, grief, and addictive behavior. She aims to identify small, achievable steps a person can try between sessions. Conversations cover how thoughts, feelings, and behavior interact, and how to shift unhelpful patterns.
Fletcher emphasizes working together to choose methods that fit the person's goals. She frames therapy as a place to practice new ways of responding to stress, relationships, and life changes. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape how people handle closeness, trust, and being seen. This approach can help when fear of rejection or difficulty trusting others makes social situations hard.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting and changing thought patterns that increase anxiety or avoidance. It includes practical exercises and behavioral experiments that people can try between sessions to test new ways of interacting.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention and awareness skills to reduce reactivity to uncomfortable thoughts and sensations. It can support people who want concrete strategies for managing overwhelm in social settings.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose approaches that match their goals, preferences, and daily life. That may mean starting with brief CBT exercises, adding mindfulness practices, or exploring attachment patterns over time.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified here. Ask about the available session options during sign-up. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove travel time so people can use a break from work or be in a familiar setting while they talk.
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Experience
29+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, sleep problems, parenting concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related challenges.
How would she approach anxiety or social fears?
She uses a mix of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness techniques, and attachment-informed conversation to identify unhelpful thought patterns and practice new responses.
How much experience does she have?
She has 29 years working as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York, including practice with diverse cultural backgrounds.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds the LCSW credential and practices in New York.
In what languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and how much do they cost?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; specific pricing is provided during sign-up.
What do I do to start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.