Claudia Richards, LICSW

Based in District of Columbia 30 years in practice Online sessions

Practical support for stress and anger management

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How Claudia works

Practical facts

Credentials: LICSW
Licensed in: District of Columbia
Years in practice: 30
Languages: English
Session format: Online, through our partner platform

About Claudia

Claudia Richards is a licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of practice in the District of Columbia. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and relationship troubles in straightforward, practical ways. Her style is calm and respectful, focused on listening first and then working out steps that fit each person's life.

Claudia uses a mix of approaches to meet real needs. She draws on client-centered methods to build trust and use the client’s own goals as the starting point.

Background and approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people spot patterns of thinking that make problems worse and try small experiments to change them. Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness practices offer tools for emotion regulation and staying present when stress spikes. Claudia also brings emotionally focused ideas to conversations about attachment and connection.

She often combines techniques so each session is useful and concrete. Her experience includes helping people with addictions, grief, parenting stress, career changes, and compassion fatigue. Claudia pays attention to backgrounds such as adoption, attachment wounds, and blended family dynamics when those topics come up.

Sessions are offered in English and delivered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Claudia works collaboratively to set goals and develop steps clients can use between meetings to manage anger, cope with transitions, and build resilience.

What Claudia works with

Everything Claudia lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Claudia's practice.

Approaches Claudia lists

Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.

Approaches and how online therapy supports them

Claudia often uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy during online work. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental stance where the client’s goals guide the session and the therapist reflects and clarifies to deepen understanding. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing small behavioral changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety or anger.

She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and mindfulness practices to help people stay grounded when feelings feel overwhelming. Choosing the right combination of approaches is a collaborative process. Claudia will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and together decide which methods to try first and how to adjust them over time.

Online sessions use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer flexibility. Video allows face-to-face interaction for skill teaching and deeper conversation. Phone sessions can fit into a lunch break or be used when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text messaging work well for brief check-ins, homework review, or when writing helps someone organize thoughts. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while fitting it into everyday life.

Questions people ask about Claudia

What concerns does Claudia commonly address?

Claudia works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship issues, grief, addiction, parenting strain, career changes, and ADHD among other challenges.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is client-centered and practical, with a focus on listening, collaborative goal-setting, and teaching concrete skills to manage emotions and everyday problems.

How much experience does she have?

She has 30 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns and life transitions.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds a LICSW credential and practices in the District of Columbia.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What formats are available for sessions?

Therapy is provided via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.

How does pricing work for sessions?

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

How do I begin working with Claudia?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling based on therapist availability.