Richard Champion, LCSW, CSW - Therapist in Colorado

Strengths-based approach
Practical coping strategies
25 years experience

About Richard

Richard Champion is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, parenting concerns, anger, and depression. He works to find practical ways to reduce distress and build on each person's strengths. The writing is direct and aimed at people seeking clear, usable help.

Richard focuses on helping individuals discover coping strategies and increase resilience. He draws on approaches that encourage acceptance, clarify values, and support motivation for change. Sessions are conversation-driven and goal-oriented, with an emphasis on real-life steps people can try between meetings.

He has a long background in substance abuse and mental health work, including experience supporting underserved populations and people with complex needs. That background shapes a flexible style that respects where a person is starting from and what they already know.

Richard uses elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to tailor the work to each person. Those methods are used to help with mood, behavior patterns, and readiness for change.

Clients can expect a practical focus during sessions, such as identifying patterns, testing small behavior changes, and building strategies for coping with difficult feelings. The aim is steady progress toward clearer goals and better day-to-day functioning.

He practices in Colorado as a LCSW, CSW and offers services in English. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats before booking.

Approaches that guide online work

Richard commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral approaches to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes that reduce distress. This method is practical for anxiety, mood concerns, and day-to-day stress.

He also uses Acceptance and Commitment ideas, which focus on clarifying values and learning to accept difficult feelings while committing to meaningful actions. That approach helps when people feel stuck or uncertain about next steps.

Motivational Interviewing is another influence, aimed at strengthening a person’s own reasons for change and building momentum when readiness is mixed. It is useful for habits, substance-related concerns, and moving toward goals at a comfortable pace.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust them as progress is made.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can help fit meetings into a busy life, make shorter check-ins possible during a work break, or reduce travel time. Ask about available session options when scheduling to match therapy to daily routines and practical needs.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementDepression

Additional focus areas

Abandonment Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issues Blended family issues Caregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgiveness Guilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stress Prejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

25+ years

Credentials

Colorado

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, anger, and depression, plus related topics like abandonment and attachment problems.

What is his general therapy style?

His style is practical and conversational, focusing on identifying patterns, setting goals, and trying small behavior changes that fit daily life.

What experience does he bring to sessions?

He brings 25 years of experience in substance abuse and mental health work, including work with underserved populations and people with complex needs.

What credentials and region are listed?

He is listed as LCSW, CSW and practices in Colorado.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients book with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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