Licensed clinical social worker recordColorado
Chelsea Richardson, LCSW, CSW
Colorado
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - anxiety and addiction
Continue with ChelseaCredentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW, CSW
- Licensed in Colorado
- LCSW, licence CSW.09924429
- NPI
- 1689075996
- Experience
- 11 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Colorado
These details come from information Chelsea supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Client-Centered Therapy
- CBT and DBT strategies
- Relationship and grief work
About Chelsea
Chelsea Richardson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Colorado with 11 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family struggles, ADHD, grief, trauma, and related concerns. Sessions focus on practical skills and steady problem solving.
Chelsea uses straightforward, person-centered work to help clients sort out what feels most urgent. She listens for patterns that cause repeated conflict and helps people try different ways of responding. Conversations cover everyday pressures - work, money, caretaking, and changing relationships.
Her approach draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thinking and on dialectical behavior ideas to build emotional regulation skills. Solution-focused tools are used for concrete, short-term goals such as improving communication or reducing substance use. Client-Centered Therapy frames the relationship so the person leads what matters most.
Chelsea guides practical steps between sessions. That might include simple experiments, skills practice, or breaking large problems into manageable parts. She helps people track what changes actually make life easier.
People working with her can expect clear talk about goals and progress. She balances problem solving with attention to how emotions affect choices. Her work is aimed at usable strategies that fit everyday life.
Before booking, clients should confirm session options and formats. Chelsea provides care in English and is based in Colorado as an LCSW and CSW.
BHow sessions work
Approaches used in online sessions and practical fit
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the person's priorities. It helps when someone wants space to name their own goals and explore what matters without a strict agenda.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thinking patterns and behaviors. It breaks problems into steps and offers exercises to change unhelpful thoughts, which can reduce anxiety and depression symptoms.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. Chelsea will review goals and try methods that fit the client's situation, adjusting the plan as progress is observed. Decisions about techniques are made together and revisited when needed.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or avoid travel time. It can also let people choose whether to be on camera or use audio only, depending on what helps them concentrate. Ask about the specific session formats offered when scheduling so arrangements match daily routines.
CAreas of focus
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family problems, ADHD, trauma, grief, anger, and related concerns.
What is her therapy style?
She practices Client-Centered Therapy and integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Solution-Focused tools to address thinking patterns, emotional regulation, and short-term goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Chelsea has 11 years of experience working with adults on a range of mental health and behavioral concerns.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and CSW licensed in Colorado.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Chelsea?
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. More crisis numbers