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Estelle Richardson

Estelle Richardson

LICSW

District of Columbia

Compassionate help for stress and change

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At a glance

Credentials
LICSW
License
LICSW, District of Columbia / LC301001
Experience
5 years
Languages
English
Location
District of Columbia

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    • Motivational guidance
    • Practical coping skills
    • Values focused work

    About Estelle

    Estelle Richardson is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and low self-esteem. She welcomes straightforward conversation and practical steps. She aims to make the first reach for help feel manageable and supported.

    Estelle uses a mix of approaches to match each person's needs. She leans on Motivational Interviewing to help people identify their own reasons for change and to build momentum. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps break unhelpful thinking patterns, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy supports people in clarifying values and taking workable steps toward them.

    In sessions she focuses on listening first and understanding each person’s situation. Conversations are intended to be nonjudgmental and collaborative so people can talk through painful memories and current worries. She works to strengthen coping skills that fit daily life rather than offering abstract advice.

    Her practice emphasizes clear goals and practical tools. That might mean short-term strategies for managing anxiety or longer conversations about grief and recovery from trauma. Estelle aims to empower people to make choices that reflect their priorities.

    She is based in the District of Columbia and holds a LICSW, which stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. Prospective clients are encouraged to use the Start Therapy button to begin the matching process and schedule sessions according to availability.

  2. How Estelle’s Approaches Fit with Online Work

    Estelle often draws on Motivational Interviewing, which focuses on helping people find their own reasons for change and build small steps toward goals. This approach can be useful when someone feels stuck or needs help translating intention into action.

    She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people clarify values and take meaningful actions even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. ACT is often helpful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions because it pairs practical exercises with values-based goal setting.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their concerns, goals, and what feels most helpful. Together they choose methods that match the client’s needs and adjust them as progress is made.

    Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy routine, for example by reducing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins during a workday. If you plan to try online sessions, confirm which session formats Estelle currently offers before booking. Many people find that remote sessions let them practice new skills in real life between appointments and then review what worked with their therapist.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteemCoping with life changes

    Therapeutic approaches

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    5+ years

    Listed in

    District of Columbia

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Estelle commonly help with?

    She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem issues, and coping with life changes.

    What is her therapeutic style like?

    Sessions are collaborative and nonjudgmental, with an emphasis on listening first and helping people identify workable steps.

    How much clinical experience does she have?

    She has five years of experience as a practicing clinician and uses that background to guide care decisions.

    What credentials and location are on record?

    She holds a LICSW, which indicates a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, and practices in the District of Columbia.

    Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

    Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently serving international clients.

    What session formats are available?

    The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

    How does pricing work for sessions?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with her?

    Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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