Estelle Richardson, LICSW

Therapist in District of Columbia

Estelle Richardson, LICSW, helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and major life changes.

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Licensed inDistrict of Columbia
LicenseLC301001
NPI 1083309231
Experience5+ years
LanguagesEnglish

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About Estelle

Estelle Richardson, LICSW, helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and major life changes. She speaks plainly and aims to make starting therapy less overwhelming. She invites clients to share at their own pace and focuses on building trust from the first session.

Her style centers on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be named and worked through. She uses approaches such as Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationships shape current patterns, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try practical changes.

Background and approach

She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and take meaningful action despite difficult emotions. Sessions may include goal setting, skill practice, and reflective conversation to help people feel more grounded in daily life. Richardson brings five years of clinical experience as a licensed independent clinical social worker in the District of Columbia.

She balances practical tools with empathetic listening so clients can tackle immediate problems and build long-term coping skills. People who choose her often want straightforward support for anxiety, handling loss, improving self-worth, or managing stressful transitions. She guides each person toward small, achievable steps and adapts methods to fit their situation.

Credentials

LICSW (District of Columbia): License LC301001 · expires August 2026
NPI: 1083309231 · national provider identifier

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Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Estelle names

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches you can use online

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns in feeling and relating. It can help people understand why they react in certain ways to stress and connection and work on building more supported ways of relating. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying personal values and taking meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present; it is useful for anxiety, grief, and life transitions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and together decide which methods to try first. That collaborative process makes it easier to adjust when something isn’t helping and to combine approaches in a way that fits the person’s life.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people use visual cues and longer conversation, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed, and messaging is useful for quick reflections or between-session support. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to keep regular contact while working toward goals.

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Frequently asked

What concerns does Estelle commonly address?

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

What is her general therapy style?

She creates an open, nonjudgmental setting and uses collaborative conversation, practical exercises, and goal setting.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has five years of experience working as a licensed clinician.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a LICSW - licensed independent clinical social worker - practicing in the District of Columbia.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

How are sessions paid for?

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

How do I begin working with her?

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