Dr. Richard Tscherne
Compassionate, practical therapy grounded in CBT
NY Psychologist 018844 New York
- Experience
- 3 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Career
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Richard
Dr. Richard Tscherne centers his work in evidence-informed practices, drawing on cognitive behavioral therapy along with client-centered, existential, and mindfulness approaches to help people manage life’s challenges.
Background and approach
He emphasizes collaboration, tailoring interventions to the obstacles a person brings to sessions and focusing on practical skills like mindful awareness, breathing techniques, and reframing unhelpful thoughts. With a professional license as NY Psychologist 018844, Dr.
Tscherne brings three years of clinical experience to his practice in New York. He frames therapy as a shared journey in which self-acceptance and present-moment awareness open new possibilities for coping with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and related concerns.
His approach highlights growth through learning about personal patterns and experimenting with different strategies that fit each person’s goals. Dr.
Tscherne’s work addresses a broad range of concerns including self-esteem, career questions, addictions, anger, ADHD, body image, chronic illness and pain, loneliness, guilt and shame, and social anxiety. He aims to support clients in discovering practical ways to navigate setbacks, build resilience, and develop a deeper appreciation for who they are becoming.
Approaches for Online Growth and Practical Skills
Dr. Tscherne commonly draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based techniques when working with clients online. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression and to build concrete coping strategies. Mindfulness therapy involves practices that increase present-moment awareness and acceptance, which can help with stress management, chronic pain, and emotional regulation.Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist works together with each person to explore goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, adjusting methods over time so the work stays aligned with the client’s needs and progress.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, support continuity of care when travel or mobility is a concern, and allow clients to choose the way of working that feels most comfortable while still accessing evidence-informed approaches.
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Experience
3+ years
Licensed
New York
Languages
English