Wendy Richmond

Wendy Richmond is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Colorado with five years of professional experience. She works with people who are coping with stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and abuse, and struggles with self-esteem and depression. She also supports those facing life changes and explores questions about life purpose and direction.

Wendy’s approach starts from the idea that each person knows their own story and strengths. Sessions focus on practical steps and real conversation. She listens to what matters now, then helps people try tools that fit their day-to-day life.

She uses methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns and test different ways of responding. When trauma is involved she may use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing as one option. She also draws on client-centered and Dialectical Behavior Therapy ideas when they fit the situation.

Wendy often works with people dealing with relationship strain, codependency, divorce or separation concerns, and the effects of isolation or loss. She also supports women facing gender-related challenges and older adults with aging or geriatric issues.

Her sessions tend to be straightforward and focused on what can change now. New clients are asked to complete a short questionnaire before the first session so the work can start with clear priorities.

How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that reflect their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and doubts about life purpose. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns and testing small changes to reduce symptoms like low mood and worry. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an approach sometimes used when trauma memories cause ongoing distress; it aims to reduce the intensity of those memories through structured processing.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss which methods fit a person's needs, goals and preferences and will make that decision together with the client. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions to what feels most useful rather than assuming one method will suit every situation.

If you want online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. The practice asks new clients to complete a short questionnaire and then schedule their first meeting. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so appointments are simpler to attend.