- 30 years experience
- Client-centered care
- Practical skill building
About Claudia
Claudia Richards is a licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship strain. She works with people facing grief, parenting pressures, addiction concerns, and major life changes. Claudia aims to create an affirming space that recognizes each person’s identity and experiences.
She uses straightforward, practical methods to help clients build skills and make changes that matter day to day. Sessions focus on identifying patterns, learning coping tools, and setting realistic goals. Claudia blends talking, skill practice, and reflection so people leave with clear steps to try between meetings.
Claudia’s background includes long experience with workplace struggles, multicultural issues, and interpersonal dynamics. She has worked with people dealing with codependency, attachment and abandonment concerns, blended family issues, and recovery from drug and alcohol problems. She also supports those navigating HIV/AIDS, first responder stress, and compassion fatigue.
Her approach draws on client-centered work, cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior ideas, emotionally-focused methods, and mindfulness practices. Claudia tailors these tools to each person’s situation and pace. She helps people understand what drives their patterns and practice new ways of responding.
Claudia practices in the District of Columbia as a DC LICSW. Sessions are conducted in English. Before booking, confirm the current session options available and any other practical details with the provider.
How Claudia’s Approaches Translate to Online Work
Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person’s perspective and helping them feel heard. In online sessions this means the therapist follows the client’s lead, mirrors concerns, and builds plans from what matters most to the person.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, behaviors, and feelings, then teaches specific skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress because it gives clear strategies to practice between sessions.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) provides tools for managing intense emotions and improving coping and communication. That practical skill set can help people handle relationship conflict, anger, and crises while building a steadier daily routine.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try techniques, and adapt methods based on what helps most. This is a collaborative process that lets the client and therapist choose tools that fit needs and preferences.
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into work breaks, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist about how to structure sessions so they fit your schedule and goals.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Claudia commonly address?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, parenting strain, grief, addictions, ADHD, and career-related stress.
What is her general therapy style?
Claudia uses a practical, person-focused approach that combines listening with skill teaching and goal setting.
How long has she practiced?
She has 30 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and interpersonal challenges.
Where does Claudia practice and what are her credentials?
She practices in the District of Columbia and holds a DC LICSW credential.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
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?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.