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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Hazel
Hazel Richards, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and CSW, is licensed in Arizona and Colorado and has practiced social work for 30 years. She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, sleep and eating problems, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. Her stated approach focuses on clarifying goals, identifying barriers, and building on strengths.
Hazel works from a client-centered perspective and also uses Jungian and solution-focused ideas. She emphasizes clear goal setting in sessions and practical steps to reach those goals. She looks for resources that can support a person outside of sessions and discusses how to use them effectively.
Her background includes child welfare services and special education, where she supported children with special needs and their parents. She has clinical experience in hospitals and mental health rehabilitation settings. She currently works with the Department of Veterans' Affairs, providing services to veterans who experience PTSD, depression, anxiety, or addictions.
Sessions are grounded in straightforward conversation about what a person wants to change. Hazel helps people name realistic objectives and then identifies small, achievable actions. She also helps people notice and use personal strengths and community resources as part of progress.
Over three decades of practice inform her focus on practical goal work and resource connection. Prospective clients who want a direct, goal-oriented approach should consider whether this style fits their needs. Confirm current session options before scheduling.
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Therapeutic approaches used and online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to a person's concerns without directing them. It helps with anxiety, depression, relationship problems, and choosing practical next steps.Jungian Therapy pays attention to personal meaning, symbols, and life patterns. It can be useful for people facing identity questions, grief, or deep emotional themes.
Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on what a person wants to achieve and on small, concrete changes that move them toward that goal. It suits people looking for short-term, measurable progress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which combination of methods fits best based on goals and preferences. That choice can shift as issues evolve.
Confirm current session options before booking, since specific formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can use online sessions to continue focused goal work and to help clients access outside resources between meetings.
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Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Colorado, Arizona
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Hazel works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on veteran and armed forces issues, obsessions and compulsions, and phobias.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is goal-oriented and client-centered. She emphasizes clarifying goals, spotting barriers, and building on a person's strengths.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of experience in the social work field. That includes work in child welfare, special education, hospitals, and mental health rehabilitation.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds LCSW licenses in Arizona and Colorado and is located in Colorado.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.