About Estelle
Estelle Richardson is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and major life changes. She keeps conversations direct and calm so worried parents can quickly tell whether she might be a fit. Sessions aim to help people feel more steady and in control one step at a time.
She creates a nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients can name hard feelings and be heard.
How Estelle works
Her style is practical and collaborative - she listens first, then works with each person to set small, realistic goals. That might mean learning new coping skills, building routines, or practicing ways to change unhelpful thinking. Her background includes five years as a licensed independent clinical social worker, working in the District of Columbia.
She draws on several evidence-informed approaches, including cognitive behavioral techniques and acceptance-based strategies, to match a person’s needs. Estelle also uses attachment and client-centered methods to focus on relationships and the immediate experience in session. Dialectical behavior skills are offered when people want concrete tools for emotional regulation and distress tolerance.
Her sessions tend to be straightforward and focused on actionable steps. Parents reading on a phone can expect clear language, short-term goals, and an emphasis on building day-to-day coping. The aim is steady progress toward a more manageable life.
Estelle lists 9 ways of working on the entry:
What Estelle works with
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Training and background
| Register | LICSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 5 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | District of Columbia |
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Online support options
How these approaches work in online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It helps people commit to values-based steps even when emotions are difficult, which can be useful for anxiety and life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses practical exercises and small behavior changes to reduce worry, improve mood, and manage stress.
Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to patterns in close relationships and how they affect feelings and coping. It can help people understand why certain situations trigger strong reactions and how to build healthier ways of relating.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and try different methods together until they find what feels helpful. That collaboration helps shape the plan for sessions over time.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for a fuller conversation, phone can fit a busy schedule or lower bandwidth, and messaging suits quick check-ins or brief coaching between sessions. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into daily life.
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