Wendy Richmond

Wendy Richmond is a licensed clinical social worker based in Colorado. She holds the credential LCSW, and brings five years of professional experience to her practice. Wendy focuses on practical steps people can use when life feels overwhelming. She encourages each person to build on their own strengths and to take small, steady actions toward change.

Wendy works with common struggles such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma and abuse. She also helps with self-esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching around life purpose and self-love. Additional areas she addresses include aging and geriatric issues, codependency, communication problems, isolation and loneliness, and intellectual disability among other concerns.

Her approach centers on listening first and tailoring support to what feels useful for the individual. She uses methods drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. Sessions focus on practical skills, clearer choices, and steps people can try between meetings.

Wendy aims to make the first steps less intimidating. She frames therapy as a collaborative process where the client’s perspective guides the work. People meet her to manage symptoms, make decisions, and develop new ways to cope with hard situations.

Parents reading on a phone will find short, direct conversations in sessions and straightforward tools to practice at home. If someone wants a calm, respectful guide who builds on what already works for them, Wendy offers that steady presence.

How therapy approaches fit into online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and focus on actions that align with their values. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies unhelpful thought patterns and teaches practical tools to change them, which can help with mood and worry. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) works with memories and distress tied to past events and is often used for post-traumatic stress and trauma symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, symptoms, and what feels most helpful. Together they choose or combine methods so the plan fits the person’s needs and preferences.

Confirm the current online session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible to use tools like guided exercises, worksheets, and real-time practice during a session. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches to remote sessions in ways that focus on clear goals and usable skills.