Hazel Richards, LCSW, CSW

Hazel Richards is a licensed clinical social worker with more than 30 years of experience serving individuals, families, children, and parents across a range of settings. She brings extensive experience from child welfare services and special education, working closely with children who have special needs and the families who support them. Her background also includes hospital work and adult mental health rehabilitation, giving her a broad perspective on care across the lifespan.

Currently employed with the Department of Veterans' Affairs, she works with many veterans who face challenges such as PTSD, depression, anxiety, and addictions. Over decades of practice she has emphasized the importance of helping people express and clarify their goals, identify barriers that stand in the way, and build on personal strengths. Part of her focus is connecting clients with appropriate resources to support progress toward those goals.

Hazel holds the credentials LCSW and CSW - LCSW means Licensed Clinical Social Worker and CSW denotes Clinical Social Worker - and she applies a practical, resource-oriented approach to help clients understand and pursue meaningful life objectives. Her work centers on collaboration, goal-setting, and strengthening the skills needed to navigate life changes and challenges.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Sessions

Hazel Richards draws on a few complementary approaches to guide online work with clients. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and supporting people to find their own solutions; it is well suited for those seeking a supportive space to explore personal goals and emotions. Jungian Therapy looks at deeper themes in a person’s life and can help individuals understand patterns, symbols, and life stages that influence behavior and relationships. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on practical steps and small, achievable changes to move toward specific goals, making it useful for resolving targeted concerns and building momentum.

Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Hazel works with each person to identify goals, preferences, and the strategies that feel most useful, adjusting methods as needed to fit the client’s needs and progress.

Online therapy with Hazel can take place by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels. These options make it easier to access regular support from licensed professionals without travel, helping clients maintain continuity of care while balancing daily responsibilities.