Hazel Richards, LCSW, CSW

Hazel Richards is a licensed clinical social worker with more than thirty years of experience in the social work field. She holds LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) and CSW (Clinical Social Worker) credentials and has spent her career supporting families, children, parents, and individuals across a range of settings.

Her background includes extensive work in child welfare services and special education, where she assisted children with special needs and partnered with their families. She has also provided services in hospital environments and in adult mental health rehabilitation programs, bringing a broad perspective to clinical care.

Hazel is currently employed with the Department of Veterans' Affairs, working with veterans who commonly face post-traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, or addictions. Across settings she emphasizes helping people clarify and express their goals, identify barriers that interfere with progress, and recognize and build on existing strengths. She also guides clients in learning about resources that can support their journey.

Her overall approach as a clinical social worker is client-centered and goal-oriented, aiming to help individuals understand and meet their personal life goals by using the resources available to them.