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My goal is to cultivate a warm and compassionate environment to help my patients in their journey to healing. I have 6 years of experience as a medical social worker at an inpatient hospital. As a clinical social worker, I work with adolescents and adults who are experiencing a variety of challenges such as chronic illness, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, bereavement, and addiction.

My ideal client would be a middle-aged person who is looking to change and willing to step outside the box. Their goals would be independence and small achievable ones. I enjoy working with anxiety and am open to "between sessions" work/activities.

I believe that as unique individuals we should all be appreciated and understood from several angles - social, biological, psychological, cultural, and sometimes spiritual - to get the best sense of who we are as complete people. This requires a focus not just on our problems and challenges but also on our strengths and resources. These aspects of our identities color the way we give meaning to our past, our future, our relationships, and our struggles. Psychotherapy should be a process that recognizes these factors while creating a safe, caring, and creative atmosphere to provide treatment based on sound theory and research.

Are you feeling off these days? Are there things in your life that are causing dysfunction? Well, if you answered yes to any of these questions, maybe it's time to learn how to better manage the parts of your life that are causing dysfunction. The only way past any difficulty in life is to go through it which can be intimidating, but you do not need to do it alone. I am here for you! My name is Dr. Claudine Richard, and I am a licensed psychotherapist and board-certified sex therapist with over 20 years’ experience helping individuals/ couples/ families overcome difficulties, achieve desired outcomes, and make lasting life changes.

I am a licensed professional counselor that has been working in behavioral health for over 20 years. I am a lifelong resident of South Jersey and obtained my Bachelors and Masters degrees from La Salle University in Philadelphia.

It requires a lot of strength and courage to ask for help. Reaching out can be scary and unsettling, but you don't have to do it alone. I acknowledge what it took for you to seek help, and want to provide a safe, warm and comfortable environment for you to talk and open up. A strong therapeutic alliance is the key in ensuring honest, open, and constructive communication. In my sessions, I like to work together as two experts tackling your problems. I am direct, interactive, and genuine and will always be honest and upfront with you.

The hardest step to take can be simply acknowledging when things have become a bit overwhelming or difficult to manage on your own. Many people benefit tremendously from psychotherapeutic treatment. If you or someone you know is having problems with depression, anxiety, self-esteem, interpersonal relationships, work-life balance, a history of trauma or abuse, grief/loss of a loved one, religious or spiritual concerns, or other emotional or behavioral issues, you may find therapy helpful. My goal is to form a collaborative relationship with you that focuses on your needs, and restores meaningfulness and purpose back into your life.

I do not envision an ideal client; I accept people where they are. But if I had to, this person would be open/honest, eager to dive in, and ready to reconsider their prior notions/ideas and behaviors that have not served them. They would practice the discussed changes in their daily lives and report back on their progress during sessions. I would like to assist you in tackling challenging aspects of your life to help you find balance. I am a naturally empathetic person who truly cares for others' well-being. I actively listen to understand and will provide honest but compassionate feedback

My ideal client is prepared to initiate changes in their life to promote wellness. They are prepared to process internal and external contributors to their mood, discuss options for improvement, and practice healthier skills that will assist in achieving their personal goals. My ideal client is internally motivated and desires emotional balance from concerns such as anxiety, depression, impaired self-esteem, trauma, and interpersonal conflict. They arrive to treatment with goals in mind, and will actively work to experience relief of distressing symptoms.

If you're anxious, depressed or stressed out and you’re repeating problematic thoughts or behaviors, I can probably help. Living with painful feeling is often as difficult as living with a physical illness. But I have great news - there is hope! What do you do when you have a physical illness? Go to the doctor. What do you do if you have a cavity? Go to the dentist. If you're suffering psychologically, seek relief and find a good mental health professional. Depression, anxiety, and high levels of stress require help. Working together we can find the strength and confidence to face these challenges and move toward a better future.

I have worked with clients of many backgrounds, with a variety of goals and challenges. They have all wanted to improve their quality of life through the support that therapy provides.

I am a Licensed Social Worker with a passion for decreasing the stigma surrounding mental health and promoting the health and well being of my clients. For my undergraduate degree, I moved from Central Jersey (Yes! It exists!) to South Jersey to attend Stockton University. I received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work with a Minor in Behavioral Neuroscience from Stockton, and then moved on to attend graduate school in Philadelphia. I received my Master of Social Work Degree with a clinical concentration from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy and Practice in May of 2020.

Good therapy should result in real life changes, not just increased self-awareness in the therapy office. People are seeking understanding, and guidance. My best work comes when there is mutual respect and an openness to learning. Everyone feels better when they find out they are not 'crazy' and there is an explanation for what they are feeling and thinking. I tend to be active in my work, because people come because they want feedback, not silence. My style is eclectic, meaning I will use many techniques to reach the goal, and the challenge will extend past my office door.

If you are anxious, depressed, overwhelmed or experiencing panic attacks, and wish you could start enjoying your life, I can help. As a therapist, I take an active role and will not only listen carefully but will also offer feedback and suggestions. I respect that you will know what suggestions to accept, and will help you to find the patience to try things a few ways if that is what it takes. I offer a supportive, caring environment where I will take the time to fully understand what you are struggling with so that together, we can find your strengths and change the patterns or situations that have been causing you to be unhappy.

My ideal client is someone who comes to therapy in a time of need. They might be experiencing anxiety due to life changes and transitions or they might be experiencing symptoms of anxiety for the first time and be concerned as to where the anxiety came from. The client might be processing loss or grief from a loved one or past friendships and or relationships. My ideal client will have needs such as needing to identify coping skills to get through life stressors, assistance with reaching goals. As a therapist I would be able to provide the client with a objective perspective to bounce their ideas and situations off of.

I provide state-of-the-art cognitive behavioral therapy and behavioral parent training, along with school consultation when needed, to treat a broad range of emotional and behavioral challenges among children and teenagers. I specialize in the treatment of youth anxiety, depression, and behavior problems. I can also assist parents in navigating the complex school system to ensure their children are receiving appropriate school support services. I use scientifically proven practices to alleviate mental health difficulties with the overarching goal of promoting the positive development of my clients.

At times, life circumstances can be challenging and the "old" ways of coping don't work effectively anymore. Whether challenges are expected or not, I believe we do the best we can, at any given moment. It can also be difficult to reach out and ask for help for a variety of reasons. However, it also one of the bravest things we can do for ourselves. I work with individuals who are motivated to make healthy changes, pursue life goals and talk through the hard parts. I support clients with an interactive style with empathy and compassion. My experience includes working with teens, college students and adults in various settings.

My ideal client suffers from anxiety and depression. These struggles create the inability to function as expected daily. This client needs mood stabilization and the ability to function easier by completing daily routines and tasks with fewer challenges. The client also wants mood stabilization to avoid suicidal ideation, plan, or intent. As we work together on improving mental health, the client's mood will stabilize with less interactive anxiety and depressive feelings of suicidal ideation within the next three months.