- 30 years experience
- Practical coping skills
- Culturally sensitive care
About Claudia
Claudia Richards is a licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship strain. She is based in the District of Columbia and often supports men exploring wellbeing, life changes, and identity concerns. Claudia uses a calm, straightforward style to help people make manageable changes in daily life.
Claudia blends practical tools with attentive listening. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to follow what matters most to each person. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and build new habits. She also incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness practices when emotional regulation or overwhelming stress are part of the picture.
In sessions she focuses on real-world steps - small experiments, clearer communication, and coping skills anyone can practice between meetings. She helps people address issues such as addiction, grief, parenting challenges, career stress, and the fallout of family conflict. Her work also includes concerns tied to abandonment, attachment, blended family dynamics, and infidelity.
Claudia emphasizes respect for each person’s background and identity. She approaches therapy with cultural sensitivity and aims to create an affirming space where individuals can explore values, set goals, and rebuild confidence. The style is collaborative and goal-minded, not prescriptive.
People who choose Claudia can expect a steady, experienced clinician who breaks things into clear steps. She supports clients in building resilience, improving relationships, and finding sustainable ways to cope with life’s ups and downs.
Approaches you can use in online therapy
Claudia often uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening closely and following the client’s priorities. This approach helps when someone needs a respectful space to sort out values, identity, and goals.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot patterns in thinking and behavior and then test small changes. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and everyday stress because it gives concrete steps to try between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Claudia will talk with each person about their needs and goals and suggest methods that fit. The plan can change as progress is made, and she encourages a collaborative process to find what helps most.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats offered before booking so you know what options are available. Online work often makes it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduces travel time, and can allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals can use conversation, guided exercises, and mindfulness practices effectively through remote appointments, and Claudia adapts techniques to suit how each person prefers to work.
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Experience
30+ years
Credentials
District of Columbia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Claudia commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem, grief, addiction, parenting challenges, career strain, ADHD, and related concerns listed in her specialties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and straightforward, combining attentive listening with practical tools from client-centered work and cognitive-behavioral approaches.
What is her clinical background?
Claudia has 30 years of clinical experience helping people navigate life transitions, workplace stress, social anxiety, and interpersonal dynamics.
Where is Claudia licensed and based?
She holds a LICSW and practices in the District of Columbia.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by 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.