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Richard Champion

Calm guidance for parenting and stress

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Credentials
LCSW, CSW
Experience
25 years
Licensed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Richard

Richard Champion is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, anger, and depression. He writes plainly and listens closely to understand what is most pressing for each person. He aims to help parents and adults find clearer routines, steadier moods, and more workable ways to cope day to day.

He brings 25 years of experience in substance abuse and mental health to his work in Colorado.

Background and approach

That background informs how he talks about addiction, anger, and long-term stress. His style is practical and direct, and he focuses on small, achievable steps rather than quick fixes. In sessions he draws on evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.

These methods are used to change unhelpful thoughts, build acceptance of difficult feelings, and strengthen motivation for change. He adapts tools to what fits each person’s goals and life situation. Richard also works with issues connected to adoption and foster care, abandonment, caregiver stress, aging concerns, chronic illness, and relationship communication problems.

He pays attention to how these problems affect daily routines and family roles. He helps people map practical changes they can try between sessions. People who meet with him can expect straightforward feedback, clear homework when useful, and a focus on building resilience.

He practices as Richard Champion, LCSW, CSW, and offers sessions for English speakers in Colorado.

Evidence-based approaches and online options

Richard commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in straightforward ways. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviors to reduce stress and anxiety. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy teaches how to accept difficult feelings and commit to actions that match personal values, which can help with anger and ongoing mood struggles.

Motivational Interviewing is another tool he uses to strengthen a person’s own reasons for change. It helps when someone feels stuck or uncertain about making changes related to substance use, routines, or parenting habits. These approaches are chosen to match a person’s goals and the problems they bring to sessions.

Figuring out the right approach is a shared process. Richard works collaboratively to test methods, adjust plans, and pick what feels useful. He helps set realistic steps and checks in as things change so the plan stays practical.

Online therapy with him can include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options offer flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels. Video and phone sessions allow real-time conversations, while chat and messaging can keep momentum between live meetings and make ongoing support easier to fit into daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Richard commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, anger, and depression. He also focuses on adoption and foster care, abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and related issues.
What is his general therapy style?
Sessions are practical and straightforward. He uses hands-on techniques and small goals to help people change thoughts and behaviors.
What kind of background does he have?
He has 25 years of experience in substance abuse and mental health work. That history shapes his approach to long-term stress and addiction-related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed as LCSW, CSW with license CO LCSW CSW.00000439 and practices in Colorado.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
25 years
Licensed
Colorado
Languages
English

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