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Chelsea Richardson, LCSW, CSW
Colorado
LCSW in Colorado - anxiety and addiction
See online therapy optionsAbout Chelsea
Chelsea Richardson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Colorado with 11 years of clinical experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship problems, depression, ADHD, grief, trauma and abuse, anger, and self-esteem concerns. Chelsea also focuses on codependency, commitment issues, communication problems, and substance use struggles.
She uses straightforward, skill-based approaches to help people change unhelpful thoughts and habits. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the methods she uses to identify thinking patterns and test new ways of responding. She also draws on client-centered ideas to keep sessions focused on the person’s goals and on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills for emotional regulation when needed.
Sessions aim to be practical and goal-directed. Chelsea often works on specific skills for managing anxiety, cravings, anger, and mood swings. She helps people plan steps for relationship repair, set boundaries, and reduce codependent patterns.
Her experience includes a range of life transitions and career-related stress. Chelsea supports people coping with grief, compassion fatigue, bipolar mood challenges, and social anxiety. She emphasizes small, repeated changes that add up over time.
People can expect clear explanations of techniques, short experiments to try between meetings, and regular check-ins on progress. Chelsea speaks English and practices in Colorado. To begin, clients use the site matching process to find a first session.
How Chelsea applies CBT, DBT and client-centered work online
She combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and client-centered practice in brief, concrete ways. CBT focuses on spotting automatic thoughts, testing them, and practicing different behaviors to reduce anxiety or low mood. DBT contributes skills for regulating intense emotions, tolerating distress, and improving communication. Client-centered work keeps session goals driven by the person’s priorities and lived experience.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. Chelsea will work collaboratively to pick approaches that match a person’s goals and preferences, and she will check in regularly to adjust the plan based on what helps most.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, for example by shortening commute time, allowing check-ins during breaks, or avoiding the need to be on camera when that helps. Licensed professionals can use structured homework, brief skills practice, and focused sessions to keep progress moving even when meetings are spaced out.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, bipolar challenges, and related areas like codependency and communication issues.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy here?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test alternative responses. Sessions include practical exercises and short experiments to change habits between meetings.
What is her background and experience?
She has 11 years of experience as a clinical social worker. Her work has covered mood disorders, addiction, trauma recovery, and relationship concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
Chelsea holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Colorado.
Which languages are supported and can she see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify session formats. Please check the platform’s scheduling details for formats offered.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the subscription plan chosen.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
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