Michelle Cotter Richards
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, JD, LICSW, LCSW, PCC (she, her)
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1660 L Street Northwest Suite 308 Washington, DC 20036
I love helping lawyers and other stressed out and exhausted human beings heal, grow, and thrive. Whether in individual, couple, or group therapy, I help people reconnect to themselves and the people they love. As a former BigLaw and in-house lawyer, I know how the overwhelming stress and demands of intense professions can take a toll on both us and our relationships. I help my clients tame that stress and build lives and relationships full of meaning, peace, and joy.
I stand shoulder to shoulder with clients throughout their healing journey. I am focused on creating a safe, compassionate space where you'll feel seen and heard, and which will catalyze your healing. My approach is based in Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), Transformative Couples Therapy, and Imago Therapy.
Whether you've tried lots of different ways to get relief or you are just starting the process, I would love to meet you to see how I can help you find peace and connection with yourself and your relationships and build an authentic and meaningful life - personally and professionally.
Call or Email Michelle Cotter Richards now for a free 15 minute consultation - (202) 796-5607
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $300
- Couple Sessions $375
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa Michelle Cotter Richards
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, JD, LICSW, LCSW, PCC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (202) 796-5607
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of District of Columbia / LC200003255 Michelle Cotter Richards
- Attended The Catholic University of America, MSW
- Membership with AEDP Institute Level II Therapist / 2021
- Degree/Diploma from The George Washington University Law School JD / 2001
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Michelle Cotter Richards
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, JD, LICSW, LCSW, PCC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (202) 796-5607
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Bisexual
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infertility
- Infidelity
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Parenting
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Self-Harming
- Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Michelle Cotter Richards
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, JD, LICSW, LCSW, PCC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (202) 796-5607
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- AEDP
- EMDR
- Experiential Therapy
- Imago
- Transformative Couples Therapy
Michelle Cotter Richards
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, JD, LICSW, LCSW, PCC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (202) 796-5607
Groups
Group Therapy for Young Lawyers at Big Law
Starting January 2026, for 1st through 4th year young lawyers in their first few years at Big Law. This group is for young lawyers who feel like they are the only ones struggling in Big Law and who might be trying to ignore or hide really painful experiences like anxiety, depression, panic attacks, disordered eating, and burnout. Michelle is a therapist and former lawyer who brings similarly-situated lawyers together to create a consistently safe space to work through distress, so they can heal and reconnect with themselves, with others, and with what matters most to them.
Expertise
Anxiety
Depression
Types of Therapy
Trauma Focused
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$100
Group Meets
Every Fri 12:15 P.M. - 1:45 P.M.
Location
Our Collective
2000 P Street Northwest
Suite 630
Washington, DC 20036
Email Michelle Cotter Richards about this group or call - (202) 796-5607
Location
Nearby Areas
Cities
Counties
Neighborhoods
Michelle Cotter Richards
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, JD, LICSW, LCSW, PCC
Call for a free consultation now - (202) 796-5607