Profile / United States
Estelle Richardson, LICSW
District of Columbia
LICSW - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Emotion regulation skills
About Estelle
Estelle Richardson is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in the District of Columbia with five years of clinical experience. She sees people managing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem concerns, and the strain of life changes. Her work focuses on clear, usable strategies someone can try between sessions.
She uses practical techniques drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other approaches to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and change small day-to-day habits. Sessions are conversational and action-oriented, with room to reflect and experiment with new ways of coping. Clients learn tools to manage distressing emotions and to handle difficult situations more calmly.
Richardson also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based ideas to help people clarify values and improve relationship patterns. These methods are used to connect what matters to concrete steps forward. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and client-centered listening are part of her toolkit when emotional regulation or motivation is a focus.
Her stated style is straightforward and supportive, aiming to break problems into manageable pieces. She encourages practice between sessions so skills can be tested in real life. The emphasis is on routines and short exercises that fit into a busy schedule.
To start, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. The practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and fees may vary with location.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Estelle combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based ideas in straightforward ways. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to see what helps reduce symptoms like worry or avoidance. ACT emphasizes clarifying values and taking practical steps that align with what matters, which can help when decisions feel overwhelming. Attachment-Based work looks at relationship patterns and how early connections shape current responses, useful when trust or closeness is a concern.Finding the right mix is part of the work. She will help clients decide which approach to use based on current needs, goals, and personal preferences. Sessions are collaborative and may shift over time as skills are learned and different challenges appear.
The profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a week - for example by reducing travel time or allowing a shorter check-in during a work break. It can also let people practice skills in real-life settings and bring those experiences back to sessions for review.
Areas of expertise
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
District of Columbia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What sorts of problems does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem issues, and coping with life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts, test them, and try different behaviors to see what works.
What is her professional background?
She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with five years of clinical experience as listed in her profile.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She holds a DC LICSW, and her practice is based in the District of Columbia.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and costs vary with location.
What happens after I decide to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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