Therapist profile
Richard Zwolinski, LMHC
New York
LMHC in New York - Stress and Addictions
Continue with RichardWhere Richard stands
- Credentials
- LMHC
- License
- LMHC, New York / 000479
- NPI
- 1033181789
- Experience
- 40 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Drug and alcohol
- Coaching approach
About Richard
Richard Zwolinski is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with 40 years of professional experience. He helps adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, and codependency. He also works with people facing cancer, drug and alcohol addiction, men's issues, and workplace concerns.
Richard keeps sessions straightforward. He encourages people to name what is bothering them and to try small, practical changes. Conversations focus on current problems and on habits that keep those problems going. He does not promise quick fixes but looks for gradual shifts that feel doable.
In the room he listens for patterns that repeat across relationships and daily life. That can include people-pleasing, difficulty saying no, or getting pulled into another person's crises. He offers coaching-style ideas when clients want clear steps. He also supports people who need to manage strong emotions like anger or anxiety.
Over four decades he has worked with a wide range of concerns and life stages. That experience informs a pragmatic approach - using methods that match a person's situation and preferences. He asks direct questions and checks in about what is helping or not.
Sessions are conducted in English. Richard accepts international clients, and scheduling is arranged after a short matching questionnaire. To begin, clients select the online therapy options button, complete the questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Richard draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and symptom relief. One common approach is problem-focused work that targets current patterns, habits, and triggers; this helps with stress, anxiety, and workplace issues by teaching concrete steps to shift behavior. Another approach is behavioral work that looks at actions and routines linked to addictions and codependent responses; it aims to replace unhelpful patterns with safer, more sustainable alternatives.Finding the right approach is a shared process. He will talk with each person about goals, what has and hasn’t helped before, and personal preferences. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust them based on real progress and feedback.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online care can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins during a work break, or skipping travel time for an evening meeting. It also lets people keep therapy consistent while relocating or when in different time zones. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework for online sessions so practical changes carry over into everyday life.
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
40+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, and codependency. He also focuses on cancer-related issues, men's concerns, and workplace stress.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a direct, practical style that focuses on current problems and small changes. Conversations include coaching elements when clients want clear steps.
How much experience does he have?
He has 40 years of professional work experience. That background shapes a pragmatic approach to common life and relationship patterns.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, licensed in New York. He practices from New York and lists that as his location.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.
What session formats does he offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific fees depend on the selected plan and location.
How do I get started with a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That begins the intake and scheduling process.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.