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Claudia Richards, LICSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Claudia is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Claudia. View 31 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in District of Columbia

Recent reviews

Great working with her so far. Listening is there and easy chat

Reviewed June 2024

Ms.Claudia is an amazing therapist and has helped me work through so many life struggles. She genuinely cares about her patients and is always accommodating with scheduling requests . I highly recommend her as a therapist!

Reviewed June 2024

More about Claudia

  • 30 years' experience
  • Female
  • LICSW

I am licensed in the District of Columbia with 30 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with coping with addictions, relationship issues, & motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seek a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process. I have extensive experience in therapy working with underserved communities to individuals sitting in an executive chair in the corporate sector.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes Addictions LGBT Family conflicts Grief Parenting issues Anger management Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD Abandonment Adoption and Foster Care Attachment issues Blended Family Issues Codependency Commitment Issues Communication problems Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster Divorce and separation Drug and Alcohol Addiction Family Problems Fatherhood Issues First Responder Issues HIV / AIDS Infidelity Intellectual Disability Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Money and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural Concerns Panic disorder and panic attacks Personality Disorders Prejudice and Discrimination Self-love Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues Young Adult Issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Claudia Richards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588242382.

  • LICSW · District of Columbia · LC301720 · Expires July 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Claudia Richards

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

31 reviews

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Great working with her so far. Listening is there and easy chat

Reviewed June 2024

Ms.Claudia is an amazing therapist and has helped me work through so many life struggles. She genuinely cares about her patients and is always accommodating with scheduling requests . I highly recommend her as a therapist!

Reviewed June 2024

Claudia has been the best thing that could’ve happened to my mental health. The improvements in my life due to her expertise and dedication are countless. She is truly a remarkable person and one of the best therapists I've come across.

Reviewed May 2024

Claudia has been a great listener and has had great suggestions in each session. She’s very empathetic and yet doesn’t enable maladaptive behaviors.

Reviewed April 2024

Claudia is very attentive to my concerns and I feel that her therapeutic experience provides me with support that I need.

Reviewed February 2024

She’s an incredible therapist! She’s helped me tremendously in the past year

Reviewed February 2024

I am immensely grateful for the transformative journey I’ve experienced since I was matched with Claudia. Her unparalleled understanding, support, and approaches have helped me overcome challenges and heal from deep-rooted traumas. She's the best.

Reviewed January 2024

Claudia is an excellent therapist, she is friendly and easy to talk to and makes me feel heard and understood. Throughout my time working with her I have become much more cognizant of my personal boundaries and how to manage them in a healthy way. I check in with myself more often, which has helped in all aspects of my life. I would highly recommend her as a therapist.

Reviewed December 2023

I’m so glad BetterHelp paired me with Claudia, I already appreciate her wisdom to ask me the questions I didn’t know I have and answer the questions I didn’t know to ask!

Reviewed November 2023

She is truly an amazing therapist. She’s helped me work through some tough times and develop effective coping mechanisms. I highly recommend Ms.Claudia!

Reviewed November 2023

Claudia is a very professional therapist who made me confident that both her experience and expertise are helpful for me.

Reviewed August 2023

BetterHelp has helped me tremendously and my therapist, Claudia , is so wonderful. She listens to me rant or cry or laugh and I feel like I can get lots of great advice and support every session.

Reviewed July 2023

Ms.Claudia is very experienced and has provided mental health support that has significantly improved my quality of life. She is a very knowledgeable, empathetic, and patient counselor. She has taught me coping skills to manage my anxiety and overcome traumatic life situations. She is the best therapist I’ve seen and I am so grateful for all the help she’s provided me!

Reviewed June 2023

Working with Claudia has helped me become clearer in my intentions in dating and feel more comfortable in setting boundaries. She is a good listener and has a good sense of humor.

Reviewed June 2023

Claudia is by far the best investment decision I’ve ever made. Her helpful guidance and processing of my feelings and experiences have helped me to better navigate daily life and challenges. I feel lighter after each session having gained perspective and clarity every week. I am very pleased with our dynamic!

Reviewed June 2023

Professional, kind and compassionate. I have enjoyed working with Claudia.

Reviewed May 2023

Excellent therapist.

Reviewed March 2023

Claudia is my FAVORITE! She always listens to me even if it is about the most niche topic or broad issue that I’m facing. She’s not afraid to challenge me and have me explore my thoughts and really uncover what is bothering me. She rocks!

Reviewed March 2023

She was amazing Kind patient Caring and validating of my emotional needs

Reviewed March 2023

Very easy to talk to and a great listener. Found her very helpful in my healing process in dealing with the ending of a long term relationship.

Reviewed April 2023

Claudia is an excellent therapist. We have been working together for some time, and it has helped me get through some hard times in my life I do highly recommend it. Great listener, kind, great solutions, and always a smile!!!

Reviewed April 2023

Ms.Richards is so attentive and caring. I have made so much progress after just a few weeks of seeing her regularly!

Reviewed February 2023

Claudia has been really helpful and went out of her way to understand my situation and whot solutions and tools I could use. I higly recommend

Reviewed January 2023

Amazing and thoughtful

Reviewed January 2023

Excellent listener and gives even advice without judgement

Reviewed December 2022

Claudia has been great at talking, listening, communicating, availability, and support in this transitional part of my life, and she also has a great sense of humor and compassion. I do highly recommend working with Claudia!!!!!!

Reviewed December 2022

Claudia is a very respectful person, professional and easy to talk with.

Reviewed November 2022

Claudia was direct in addressing my concerns and offered me some helpful guidance on using "I statements" and planning deliberately about how I can improve my self-care and my communication with others.

Reviewed November 2022

She is excellent. Very patient and knowledgeable on a variety of coping skills and she LISTENS to me.

Reviewed November 2022

Claudia is an incredible therapist and the best one I've had. After not doing so for years, I was initially hesitant to do the whole therapy thing, but we connected after my first session. I've always kept my walls up and found it hard to trust others, preventing me from working on my mental health and personal issues. Every day I know I have someone I can contact, and I'm enthusiastic about continuing this journey with Claudia as my therapist. Truly a blessing!

Reviewed November 2022

I like the session

Reviewed November 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Claudia Richards offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Claudia Richards works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Claudia Richards speak?

Claudia Richards speaks English.

How many years of experience does Claudia Richards have?

Claudia Richards has 30 years of experience.

Where is Claudia Richards licensed to practice?

Claudia Richards is licensed to practice in District of Columbia.

Does Claudia Richards accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Claudia Richards does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Claudia Richards offer?

Claudia Richards offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Claudia Richards?

Claudia Richards can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Claudia Richards?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.