Dr. Richard Tscherne , NY Psychologist 018844

Dr. Richard Tscherne is a licensed psychologist in New York (license NY Psychologist 018844) who frames therapy as a collaborative journey rather than a single appointment. He combines tailored counseling methods to address obstacles such as stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, ADHD, and challenges related to self-esteem and life transitions. His work often includes practical techniques like meditation, breathing exercises, mindfulness, and present-moment awareness to help clients notice and shift unhelpful patterns.

He brings a disability-informed perspective to his practice, drawing on personal experience of living with cerebral palsy and on training as a certified rehabilitation counselor - a credential focused on supporting people with disabilities in daily living and vocational goals. That background informs how he supports clients facing chronic pain, illness, intellectual disability, isolation, body-image concerns, and social anxiety, while applying core therapeutic tools that can benefit people across different life situations.

Dr. Tscherne integrates client-centered listening with structured approaches such as cognitive behavioral and mindfulness-based techniques, and he also has additional training in psychedelic integration. His aim is to help clients accept and explore the parts of themselves, cultivate self-compassion, and discover new pathways forward. He presents therapy as a shared process of learning and growth, guiding people toward greater appreciation of who they are and who they are becoming.

Therapeutic approaches and online care for a disability-informed practice

Dr. Tscherne frequently uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on empathetic listening and helping clients explore their own values and goals at a comfortable pace. This approach is useful for people working through self-esteem issues, identity questions, loneliness, or major life changes.

He also applies cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is practical and skills-focused, often supporting work on anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that get in the way of daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Tscherne works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as therapy unfolds.

Online therapy with him can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and energy levels. These options make it easier to access consistent care from home or other settings, support continuity during life transitions, and allow clients to choose the format that feels most comfortable for their therapeutic work.