Therapist profile
Richard Champion, LCSW, CSW
Colorado
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anger and Trauma
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- CredentialsLCSW, CSW
- LicenseLCSW, Colorado / CSW.00000439
- NPI1720350937
- Experience25 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationColorado
About
- CBT approach
- Acceptance and Commitment therapy
- Motivational interviewing
About Richard
Richard Champion is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Colorado with 25 years of experience in substance abuse and mental health. He works with adults who struggle with stress, anxiety, anger, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, and depression. He also addresses related issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, and caregiving stress.
He uses practical, evidence-based techniques in sessions. That means clear strategies people can try between meetings. He draws on approaches that focus on thoughts, values, and motivation to help people manage strong feelings and reduce reactivity.
Richard has long experience with underserved populations and with substance-related problems. That background informs how he talks about problems and plans next steps. He aims to help people spot patterns that lead to snapping or resentment and to practice different responses.
Sessions typically focus on what is happening now and on small, doable changes. He helps people set short-term goals such as fewer blow-ups at home, calmer responses under stress, or clearer communication at work. He also works on longer term concerns like trauma recovery and persistent mood problems.
People who choose him should expect straightforward conversation, skill practice, and follow-up between sessions. He asks about daily routines and relationships, then suggests strategies they can try. Over time the goal is to reduce intense reactions and increase control over behavior.
How sessions work
How evidence-based techniques translate to online work
Richard commonly uses approaches that focus on thoughts, values, and motivation. Cognitive behavioral techniques help identify unhelpful thinking patterns and teach concrete skills for reacting differently to triggers. Acceptance and Commitment style work helps people notice what matters and choose actions that align with those values even when feelings are strong. Motivational interviewing concentrates on resolving mixed feelings and finding reasons to change behavior.Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which approaches fit their goals and preferences. That conversation guides whether the focus is on short-term skills for anger, longer work on trauma, or both together.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into busy weeks, require less travel, and let them do shorter check-ins when needed. Online work can make it simpler to practice skills between meetings and to keep therapy consistent with daily life.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does he address?
He helps with snapping at loved ones, rising resentment, and anger that interferes with work or parenting. The profile lists anger among his core concerns.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He uses evidence-based techniques focused on thoughts, values, and motivation to reduce reactivity. Sessions emphasize practical skills and small behavior changes.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 25 years of experience in substance abuse and mental health work. That long experience shapes his way of planning treatment and discussing challenges.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is an LCSW and CSW practicing in Colorado. The listing gives Colorado as his location.
Does he offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing should be checked during the intake process.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That sequence starts the onboarding process.
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