- Stress and anxiety help
- Practical emotion work
- Parenting support
About Richard
Richard Champion is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of experience. He focuses on men's wellbeing and helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma, and the pressures of parenting. He aims to help clients find practical steps toward feeling steadier and more in control.
He draws on approaches that encourage clear thinking and steady action. Sessions focus on identifying patterns that cause pain and testing small changes that lead to better days. He uses techniques that help people notice thoughts, commit to values, and stay motivated through hard moments.
Richard has worked across substance abuse and mental health settings for much of his career. That history gives him experience with complex and overlapping problems, like chronic illness, caregiver stress, and difficulties after divorce or adoption transitions. He aims to meet people where they are and work at a pace that fits each person’s life.
In sessions he emphasizes practical tools and steady problem-solving rather than long theory talks. He helps people build resilience by practicing new behaviors between meetings. The work often includes improving communication, managing strong emotions, and planning realistic next steps.
Clients who value direct, experienced guidance and a focus on everyday improvements may find his style helpful. He offers services in Colorado and conducts sessions in English.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Richard uses evidence-based techniques that focus on changing unhelpful thinking and supporting committed action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, for example, helps people identify thought patterns that feed anxiety or depression and then test new, more helpful responses in daily life. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy encourages noticing hard feelings without getting stuck and committing to actions that match personal values.He also draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change. This approach is useful when someone feels stuck or uncertain about making different choices. Each method is practical in focus and aims to produce changes people can use between sessions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work and is decided together. He reviews challenges, goals, and preferences with each person and then adjusts methods as progress unfolds. That collaborative process helps match techniques to what actually works for the individual.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current online and in-person session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let someone continue care from different locations while keeping therapy focused on concrete next steps.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns can Richard help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma and abuse, and parenting challenges. He also addresses related issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, caregiver stress, and difficulties after divorce or adoption.
What is his general therapy style?
His style is practical and action-oriented. Sessions focus on noticing thought patterns, practicing new behaviors, and setting realistic goals for everyday life.
How much experience does he have?
He has 25 years of experience in substance abuse and mental health work. That background informs his approach to overlapping and complex concerns.
What credentials and region are listed?
He holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Colorado. Those are the credentials shown for his profile.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.