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Claudia Richards

Therapist

Claudia Richards

LICSW

District of Columbia · 30+ years of experience

Compassionate, practical therapy for everyday challenges

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Step 1

  • 30 years experience
  • Affirming approach
  • Practical tools

About Claudia

Claudia Richards, LICSW, helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles. She draws on 30 years of practice in the District of Columbia to support everyday problems and deeper life changes. Her tone is straightforward and practical, aimed at parents and busy adults who want clear steps and steady support.

She uses familiar, hands-on methods in sessions. Conversations focus on what is most pressing now and on skills that make daily life easier. Claudia blends talk therapy with techniques that help people notice patterns, manage strong emotions, and make decisions that fit their values.

Her work covers many areas, including addiction, grief, parenting concerns, career strain, ADHD, and issues tied to identity and relationships. She also helps people dealing with attachment difficulties, blended family transitions, and the fallout from infidelity or separation. Claudia pays attention to how past experiences shape current reactions.

Sessions emphasize practical tools such as thought tracking, emotion regulation skills, and mindfulness exercises that can be practiced between meetings. She aims to make changes feel doable rather than overwhelming. Progress is tracked in simple, concrete ways so clients can see what’s working.

Claudia brings cultural awareness and an affirming attitude into the work. She supports people across a range of life stages who want clearer communication, healthier habits, and more reliable coping skills. To begin, prospective clients are invited to match their needs with her approach and schedule a first appointment.

Step 2

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesHIV / AIDSInfidelityIntellectual disabilityJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Credentials

District of Columbia

Languages

English

Step 3

Approaches that translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening with respect and responding to each person's needs. It helps people feel heard and clarify what they want to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks down difficult thoughts and behaviors into small parts and teaches concrete skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stressful thinking. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills that can help with intense mood swings and relationship conflict.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, then test methods together. That collaborative plan can shift as needs change so sessions stay useful and focused on measurable progress.

Please confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, as formats were not specified in the provided biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins between commitments, avoiding travel time, or choosing a session type that matches daily routines. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises like thought tracking, guided mindfulness, and emotion regulation practice to work well in remote appointments.

Step 4

Frequently asked questions

What problems does Claudia address?

She helps people managing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, addiction, grief, ADHD, and related issues.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is practical and direct, combining conversation with skills practice like mindfulness and emotion regulation.

How much experience does she have?

Claudia has 30 years of clinical experience practicing in the District of Columbia.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She holds a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker credential, listed as LICSW, and works in the District of Columbia.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients book with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees handled?

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

How do I begin working with her?

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

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