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- ACT methods
- CBT strategies
- Grief support
About Estelle
LICSW in the District of Columbia with five years of clinical experience, Estelle Richardson helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and major life changes. She offers direct, practical support for everyday struggles. Estelle works with clients who want clear strategies and steady guidance as they navigate difficult moments.
Estelle uses several evidence-informed approaches in her sessions. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice thoughts and choose actions that match their values. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and build different habits. Elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy appear in her way of teaching coping skills and listening without judgment.
In sessions she focuses on skills, short-term strategies, and understanding how past experiences shape current reactions. Conversations aim to be practical and to leave the client with usable tools. She encourages small experiments between sessions so clients can test what works in real life.
Estelle’s work includes attention to attachment-related issues when relationship patterns affect mood or coping. She also supports people processing loss and the practical aftermath of grief. Her goal is to help clients make manageable changes and to increase confidence in handling daily stressors.
Sessions are conducted in English and she practices in the District of Columbia. Estelle holds the LICSW credential. To begin, follow the site’s matching steps and schedule a first session.
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How her therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that reflect what matters to them. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and when someone wants clearer direction in life.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It usually includes simple homework tasks and skill practice that can be tracked between sessions to manage mood and anxiety.
Finding the right approach is part of the online process. The therapist will work collaboratively to identify which methods fit the client’s goals and preferences. That may mean mixing ACT, CBT, DBT skills, and attachment-focused conversation based on what the client needs.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules require. It also supports continuing therapy after life changes or when in-person sessions are difficult to arrange.
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Areas of expertise
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
District of Columbia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and skills-focused, combining ACT, CBT, DBT elements, attachment work, and client-centered listening.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience as a practicing clinician.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a LICSW licensed in the District of Columbia.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.