- Workplace issues
- Addictions support
- Stress and anxiety
About Richard
Richard Zwolinski is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in New York with 40 years of experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, addictions, depression, and work-related strain. He also offers coaching and supports those dealing with cancer, codependency, drug and alcohol addiction, and men's issues. He welcomes conversations in English and accepts international clients.
Richard creates a calm, nonjudgmental space for people to talk about what matters most. Sessions focus on listening, clarifying concerns, and identifying small, practical steps clients can try between meetings. He describes therapy as a process that takes courage and steady effort, and he aims to meet people where they are.
Over four decades in practice he has worked with a wide range of people and situations. That background informs a straightforward style that steers away from jargon. Clients can expect plain language, direct questions, and a focus on real-life results rather than abstract theory.
His approach is collaborative: he and the client set goals together and adjust as progress is made. Fees vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
People looking for help with workplace stress, addiction concerns, or persistent anxiety may find his practical, experience-based style helpful. He aims to support each person in moving toward clearer choices and more manageable day-to-day routines.
How evidence-based approaches guide online care
Many clinicians use evidence-based therapeutic techniques to focus treatment on clear problems and measurable change. One common approach helps people break large issues into small, manageable steps and practice new behaviors between sessions; this is useful for stress, anxiety, and workplace challenges. Another approach emphasizes exploring patterns of thinking and feeling to reduce symptoms of depression and anger and to address codependency and addiction concerns.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, trial different techniques, and adjust what they do together based on what helps. That shared decision-making helps match methods to each person's needs and preferences.
Practical benefits of online therapy often include easier scheduling and the ability to fit sessions into a busy workday. Online sessions can reduce commuting time and make regular check-ins simpler to keep. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm which formats are offered before booking to ensure they fit your routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
40+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, and coaching-related goals. He also focuses on cancer-related strain, codependency, drug and alcohol addiction, men's issues, and workplace problems.
What is his general approach in sessions?
Sessions use plain language and direct questions to clarify problems and set practical goals. The style is collaborative and focused on small, doable steps between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has 40 years of professional work experience as a licensed mental health counselor.
What credential does he hold and where is he located?
He is an LMHC licensed in New York and practices from that location.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.