Therapist profile
Richard Champion, LCSW, CSW
LCSW in Colorado - stress and parenting support
Continue with RichardAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting strain
- CBT and ACT techniques
About Richard
Richard Champion is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) and CSW based in Colorado with 25 years of experience. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting strains, anger, and depression. He also focuses on related issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care concerns, attachment problems, caregiver stress, and the challenges that come with blended families and divorce.
He draws on long experience in substance abuse and mental health settings. That background shaped a practical way of working that centers on clients' existing strengths. Sessions focus on clear steps people can take to reduce intense feelings and manage daily pressures.
Richard uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. These approaches are used to help people change unhelpful thinking, clarify values, and increase motivation for change. He adapts what he does to fit what each person needs in session.
His work often addresses communication problems, control issues, codependency, and commitment worries. He also supports people dealing with chronic illness or caregiver burden, and those affected by adoption, abandonment, or age-related concerns. The emphasis is on practical tools and steady progress.
People who choose him can expect straightforward conversation and concrete strategies they can try between sessions. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule an initial appointment through the site.
How sessions work
How evidence-based techniques are used in online sessions
Richard commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT gives concrete exercises to try between sessions and can help with anxiety, depression, anger, and stress.He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. That approach can be useful for parenting strain, chronic health concerns, and trauma-related avoidance.
Motivational Interviewing is used to build a person's own motivation for change. It involves short, directed conversations that help resolve mixed feelings and increase readiness to act on goals like reducing substance use or improving relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to identify which techniques match their goals, needs, and preferences. That might mean combining elements from different methods and adjusting the plan as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy household routine, allow shorter check-ins during work breaks, or avoid travel time. Talk with him through the matching process about what will fit into your day and schedule.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with adults on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, anger, and depression, plus related concerns like abandonment, attachment issues, and caregiver stress.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
His approach is practical and evidence-based, using methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to focus on skills and behavior change.
How much experience does he have?
He has 25 years of experience in substance abuse and mental health settings, working with diverse and underserved populations.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices from Colorado.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed or paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
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