Richard Zwolinski, LMHC

Richard Zwolinski is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York with 40 years of professional experience. He works with adults experiencing stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, and depression, and provides coaching to support life changes; his additional focus areas include cancer-related challenges, codependency, drug and alcohol addiction, men's issues, and workplace concerns.

He cultivates an open, nonjudgmental environment where clients can explore difficult thoughts and emotions. By combining attentive listening with practical strategies, he supports people as they take the often courageous first steps toward a more fulfilling and happier life.

Zwolinski emphasizes collaboration and empowerment, helping each person identify goals and build the skills needed to reach them. He offers flexible session formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging to accommodate different schedules and needs, and he accepts international clients.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Online Therapy Options

Richard Zwolinski uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on identifying unhelpful patterns of thought and behavior and replacing them with practical coping strategies. These approaches help people manage symptoms of stress, anxiety, anger, and depression by teaching skills that can be applied in everyday situations.

He also employs skills-based strategies tailored to addiction and recovery, emphasizing step-by-step motivation, relapse prevention, and healthier coping habits for those facing drug or alcohol challenges and codependency concerns. In addition, his coaching-oriented work concentrates on setting clear goals and developing actionable plans to address workplace issues, men's concerns, and life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Richard works collaboratively with each person to determine which techniques best match their needs, goals, and preferences. He adjusts methods as progress unfolds so therapy remains responsive and practical.

Online sessions - including video calls, phone appointments, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to connect from different locations. These options increase flexibility and accessibility while allowing licensed professionals to deliver consistent, supportive care across a variety of formats.