Therapist profile
Hazel Richards, LCSW, CSW
Colorado
Licensed clinical social worker - Anger and trauma
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- CredentialsLCSW, CSW
- LicenseLCSW, Colorado / CSW09925955; LCSW, Arizona / LCSW-21847
- NPI1164693776
- Experience30 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationColorado
About
- Goal focused work
- Strength building
- Practical resources
About Hazel
Hazel Richards is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 30 years of experience based in Colorado. She works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, anger, grief, trauma and abuse, and relationship and intimacy concerns. Hazel also addresses sleep and eating problems, parenting pressures, self-esteem, career shifts, bipolar disorder, and obsessive or phobic challenges.
She began her career in child welfare and special education, supporting children with special needs and their caregivers. Her background also includes hospital work and mental health rehabilitation for adults. Currently she is employed with the Department of Veterans' Affairs, where she works with veterans dealing with PTSD, depression, anxiety, and addictions.
Hazel uses Client-Centered Therapy, Jungian Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to help people set clear goals and remove obstacles that get in the way. Sessions focus on identifying strengths and practical resources that support change. She looks for concrete steps a person can take between meetings.
Her approach is straightforward and goal-oriented. She helps clients clarify what they want, maps out barriers, and highlights available supports. The aim is to help people move toward the life changes they say matter to them.
Sessions are delivered in English and follow the practice and licensure rules for an Arizona and Colorado LCSW. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats before booking.
How sessions work
How her therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client. It helps people clarify their goals and feel understood so they can move toward change. Jungian Therapy pays attention to personal narratives, symbols, and patterns that influence behavior over time and can be useful for deeper issues like trauma and persistent anger. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes small, practical steps and short-term goal setting to produce noticeable changes in day-to-day behavior.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Hazel will discuss which methods seem most useful based on your needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can shift as progress is made.
The biography does not specify which session formats are offered online, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example a shorter check-in during a lunch break, avoiding travel time, or meeting without being on camera. Licensed professionals often find that these conveniences help people maintain regular work on issues like anger, stress, and grief.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Colorado, Arizona
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger concerns does she address?
She works with adults on problems like snapping at loved ones, building resentment, workplace frustration, and managing reactions to others' anger.
What is her style in sessions?
Her style is client-centered and practical. She helps people set goals, identify barriers, and take small steps toward change.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of experience in social work, including hospital care, mental health rehabilitation, child welfare, and work with veterans.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Colorado, with licensure noted for Arizona and Colorado.
Can I see her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.