Dr. Denise Richardson, Ph.D.
Rockaway Beach, New York · Telehealth
✓ Identity matched to the federal NPI Registry on November 8, 2026. NPI 1346780764.
My style: warm, direct, supportive
“I Get It”
My mission is to affirm, respect, and individualize everyone's life journey as perceived by the individual while caringly assisting them through their navigation toward optimal mental health. My services are personalized for those who are struggling to be listened to, heard, valued, accepted and understood.
- Availability
- Ask about availability
- Session format
- Telehealth
- Languages
- English
- Experience
- 10 years in practice
- Insurance and payment
About Denise
My mission is to affirm, respect, and individualize everyone's life journey as perceived by the individual while caringly assisting them through their navigation toward optimal mental health. My services are personalized for those who are struggling to be listened to, heard, valued, accepted and understood. Every age, gender, orientation, and culture are treated with dignity and is afforded an emotionally safe space to face, discuss, and process their experiences and personal truths without judgment.
My approach
I specialize in providing an emotionally and culturally safe space that allows free-flowing communication to occur, thus encouraging personal development and emotional healing. I guide client-focused conversations and act as a partner in the use of therapeutic techniques to facilitate empowerment and the triumph over one's aversions.
Ready to talk to Denise? Message Denise or call 718-578-4246.
Specialties
Types of therapy
Who Denise works with
- Ages
- Toddlers / Preschool (0-5), Children (6-10), Preteens (11-13), Teens (14-19), Adults, Elders (65+)
- Communities
- LGBTQ+, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Non-Binary, BIPOC, Black / African American, Latino / Hispanic, Asian American, Indigenous / Native American, Immigrant, Veterans, First Responders, Faith-Based, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Neurodivergent, People with Disabilities, Sex Worker Allied, Body Positive, Open Relationships / Non-Monogamy, Single Parents
- Languages
- English
Education and training
Certifications
Board Certified -TeleMental Health Provider (BC-TMH)
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional – Level 2 (CCTP II)
Certified One-Love Facilitator
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (50 Hours - Basic Training – Certification Pending)
Family Development Credential
Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ICADC)
LGBTQ Institute for Family Therapy Certified (LIFT)
Master Addiction Counselor (MAC)
New York State Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor – Level 2 (CASAC2)
Substance Abuse Professional (SAP)
Dr. Denise Richardson, Ph.D. is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Rockaway Beach, New York. Specializes in anxiety, depression, stress and trauma and ptsd. Telehealth. Identity matched to the federal NPI Registry on November 8, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What does Denise specialize in?
Dr. Denise Richardson, Ph.D. specializes in anxiety, depression, stress and trauma and ptsd.
Is Denise licensed?
Dr. Denise Richardson, Ph.D. is listed as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York. Their identity and the profession on record were matched to the federal NPI Registry on November 8, 2026, which is not a check of license standing. For current license standing, check the New York licensing board.
Does Denise offer telehealth or in-person sessions?
Dr. Denise Richardson, Ph.D. offers telehealth.
Does Denise take insurance?
Dr. Denise Richardson, Ph.D. accepts Self-Pay / Out of Network, Sliding Scale, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Optum, Humana, Anthem, Oscar, Oxford, Tricare, Medicaid, Magellan, Beacon Health and Carelon. Confirm your specific plan when you reach out.
Does Denise take Aetna?
Dr. Denise Richardson, Ph.D. lists Aetna among the insurance and payment options accepted. Confirm your specific plan when you reach out.
Where is Denise located?
Dr. Denise Richardson, Ph.D. is based in Rockaway Beach, New York, and also offers telehealth.
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