Hazel Richards , LCSW, CSW

Hazel Richards is a licensed clinical social worker with more than 30 years of experience in social work and mental health care. She has supported families, children, parents, and individuals across a variety of settings, drawing on a long history in child welfare services and special education to assist children with special needs and their families.

Her background includes work in hospitals and adult mental health rehabilitation programs, and she is currently employed with the Department of Veterans' Affairs, where she has worked with veterans experiencing PTSD, depression, anxiety, and addictions. Throughout her career she has emphasized helping clients articulate clear goals, recognize barriers that slow progress, and identify personal strengths that can be mobilized for change.

Hazel holds the credentials LCSW and CSW - LCSW indicates a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and CSW denotes an additional social work credential. She combines practical resource guidance with a strengths-based approach, often helping clients explore available services and supports that complement therapy. Her practice is focused on helping people understand and meet their personal life goals using all appropriate resources and collaborative planning.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Hazel Richards

Hazel Richards draws from client-centered therapy, Jungian therapy, and solution-focused therapy to tailor treatment to each person. Client-centered therapy emphasizes understanding the client’s perspective and building a supportive relationship that helps people explore feelings and set goals - it is often helpful for stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, and self-esteem issues. Jungian therapy pays attention to personal meaning, life patterns, and inner symbolism, which can be useful for clients working through grief, identity questions, or deeper emotional themes. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on practical steps and small changes that lead toward clear goals, making it well suited for people seeking concrete coping strategies or help with life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Hazel works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques as treatment progresses to support meaningful change.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for varied schedules and comfort levels. These formats help make ongoing support more accessible for people balancing work, family, or other commitments, while allowing therapists and clients to maintain consistent contact and momentum between sessions.