Richard Madden Verified Provider

If you live in Albany, New York, and anxiety and stress are becoming a real problem, Richard E. Madden may be able to help. Mr. Madden is a PhD, licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who calls himself The Stress Doc. He specializes in helping clients learn how to de-stress and achieve a healthy emotional balance. 

Dr. Madden works with clients on the phone or through video teletherapy only. He currently charges $100 per individual therapy counseling session, $125 for relationship counseling, and $150 for weekend teletherapy appointments. He accepts some insurance and notes that for insurance reimbursement, clients must have a psychiatric diagnosis and meet other insurance restrictions. 

Rescue Love

One of Dr. Madden’s programs is Rescue Love, which is a rational emotive couple’s therapy. This type of counseling addresses issues of betrayal, distrust, and infidelity. 

Clients can begin the program with or without their partner’s participation. The ultimate goal of the program is to rescue a relationship. 

Slender Stoic

The Slender Stoic is another program offered by Dr. Madden. This is a psychoeducational program for self-control and emotional well-being. The program promotes unconditional self-acceptance, escape from self-tyranny and assistance with overcoming perfectionism and procrastination.