Dr. Richard Symons, Ph.D.

Dr. Richard Symons, Ph.D. offers psychological counseling services on the Upper West Side. Around the corner from Riverside Drive, the office sits in a quiet stretch of West End Avenue—easy to reach from the 1, 2, or 3 trains at 96th Street. Sessions tackle everything from persistent anxiety and mood fluctuations to workplace stress and life transitions, along with tailored approaches for couples counseling and family systems. They also guide clients through grief work and offer targeted support for adolescents navigating academic and social pressures. On-site assessments help clarify diagnoses and streamline referrals when medication or specialist support is needed. Short-term interventions are available for individuals seeking measurable progress within a defined number of meetings; longer-term therapy models remain an option for deeper exploration. They use a mix of cognitive-behavioral techniques and insight-oriented discussions—no single method claims every client. The building sits between 86th and 87th Street on the south side of the avenue, in a neighborhood where ten-minute walks can feel like a neighborhood stroll. Clients arriving by bike or on foot often note the convenience of street-level entrances and nearby public transit. A combined parking garage and bike-share station sit on West End and 87th if wheels make more sense than trains. They can be reached at (212) 362-4596. A concise pin on the map makes the route straightforward—paste the directions into a phone before you leave.