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Jaida Richardson, MS, Master CASAC, LMHC

New York counselor specializing in trauma and addiction
  • CBT and Motivational Interviewing
  • Works with families and adolescents
  • 20 years experience

About Jaida Richardson, MS, Master CASAC

Jaida Richardson, MS, Master CASAC, LMHC, is a licensed mental health counselor and a master-credentialed substance and alcohol abuse counselor practicing in New York. With two decades of professional experience, she has worked across systems to support at-risk families and adolescents while also providing evidence-based interventions for adults facing co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns. Her background includes extensive work with depression, anxiety, relationship and parenting challenges, acculturation issues, and survivors of physical, sexual, and emotional trauma.

Her clinical style is warm and interactive, emphasizing cultural sensitivity and respectful, non-stigmatizing care. She balances structured techniques with a strengths-based, person-centered stance so that each treatment plan aligns with the individual's needs and goals. Her therapeutic toolkit includes client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, narrative therapy, and solution-focused approaches, which she tailors to each person she works with.

LMHC stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and Master CASAC denotes Master Credentialed Substance and Alcohol Abuse Counselor; both reflect specialized training in mental health and addiction treatment. Jaida provides services in English and brings a calm, collaborative presence to her work with clients navigating grief, trauma, addiction, relationship difficulties, and major life transitions. She is not currently accepting new clients.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsParenting issuesDepression

Also Specializes In

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

Adoption and foster careBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Jaida Richardson, MS, Master CASAC have?

Jaida Richardson has 20 years of professional experience in mental health and substance use counseling.

Is Jaida Richardson, MS, Master CASAC a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. License details: NY LMHC 010637.

In which languages does Jaida Richardson, MS, Master CASAC provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Jaida Richardson, MS, Master CASAC located?

She is located in New York.

How can I work with Jaida Richardson, MS, Master CASAC as my therapist?

You can work with Jaida Richardson through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Jaida Richardson, MS, Master CASAC work with international clients?

Jaida Richardson does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Jaida Richardson, MS, Master CASAC cost?

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