Ms.Claudia is an amazing therapist and has been instrumental in my healing process for my mental health.
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 32 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
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:
Ms.Claudia is an amazing therapist and has been instrumental in my healing process for my mental health.
Great working with her so far. Listening is there and easy chat
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!
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.
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.
Claudia is very attentive to my concerns and I feel that her therapeutic experience provides me with support that I need.
She’s an incredible therapist! She’s helped me tremendously in the past year
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.
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.
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!
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!
Claudia is a very professional therapist who made me confident that both her experience and expertise are helpful for me.
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.
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!
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.
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!
Professional, kind and compassionate. I have enjoyed working with Claudia.
Excellent therapist.
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!
She was amazing Kind patient Caring and validating of my emotional needs
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.
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!!!
Ms.Richards is so attentive and caring. I have made so much progress after just a few weeks of seeing her regularly!
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
Amazing and thoughtful
Excellent listener and gives even advice without judgement
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!!!!!!
Claudia is a very respectful person, professional and easy to talk with.
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.
She is excellent. Very patient and knowledgeable on a variety of coping skills and she LISTENS to me.
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!
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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?
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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.