I am licensed in District of Columbia with more than 25 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, & motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
DC LICSW LC301001
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Estelle Richardson. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Amazing individual with a great deal of wisdom and patience.
Written on Sep 30, 2025 after therapy with Estelle for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Ms. Estelle is a great therapist. She's very attentive and provides good feedback. Ms. Estelle sticks to the facts and gives her perspective, which is truly helpful
Written on May 27, 2025 after therapy with Estelle for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Estelle is very kind and patient. I feel very comfortable talking to her and being vulnerable with her.
Written on May 06, 2025 after therapy with Estelle for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Estelle is patient and focused on your goals. She does a good job at checking in on your short term and long term goals and providing useful tools to navigate life.
Written on Feb 26, 2025 after therapy with Estelle for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
Estelle helped me concur my anxiety and depression through reframing my thoughts, journaling, and learning assertive communication. I am more at peace now than I ever been and I am extremely grateful for her and proud of myself for taking on this mental health journey.
Written on Jan 08, 2025 after therapy with Estelle for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Estelle is wonderful. She listens kindly, does not pass judgement, and always knows the right thing to say. She brings a sense of joy and calmness to sessions and she is firm in pushing back when the situation necessitates.
Written on Jan 03, 2025 after therapy with Estelle for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd