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Dr. Bruce E Riecks, CO Psychologist Psy.0003201
Colorado
CO Psychologist - Stress and Anxiety
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Dr. Bruce E Riecks is a Colorado psychologist with the credential CO Psychologist Psy.0003201 and three years of clinical experience. He works with people who report stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, ADHD, addictions, relationship concerns, trauma or abuse, and problems with intimacy, sleep, eating, and self-esteem.
He uses straightforward, talk-based sessions that focus on what is happening now and what a person can try differently. Sessions tend to be interactive and goal-oriented. Dr. Riecks draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and to test more useful responses.
His approach also includes Client-Centered Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy ideas, with mindfulness practices mixed in when those fit a person’s goals. That means some sessions focus on practical skills - for example, mood regulation, problem solving, and changing routines that keep problems going. Other sessions slow down to identify what matters most to the client.
Dr. Riecks works with a broad set of life problems, including bipolar issues, coping with life changes, and aging and geriatric concerns. He also lists focus areas such as caregiver stress, communication problems, codependency, substance use, and feelings of emptiness or shame.
The first meetings typically clarify what brought someone in, set short-term goals, and try a few simple strategies. Later work looks at patterns that maintain distress and builds practical skills for day-to-day life.
How his approaches work in online sessions
Dr. Riecks uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going, and to practice small changes that reduce symptoms. CBT sessions focus on concrete skills like behavior experiments, activity planning, and testing assumptions to change mood and habits.He also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening and reflecting what the client says so they can clarify goals. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used when emotion regulation, distress tolerance, or interpersonal effectiveness are important; these are taught as practical techniques that can be practiced between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with the client to pick methods that match their goals and preferences. That may mean trying skills-based CBT exercises for a while, then adding mindfulness or DBT skills if needed.
The original biography specifies phone and video as session formats. If you need different options confirm the current session choices before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits a schedule. Therapists can adapt exercises and homework so the work transfers to everyday life.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma and abuse, sleep and eating issues, and self-esteem problems.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to try practical alternatives. Sessions often include exercises to test new ways of thinking and acting between meetings.
What is his clinical background and experience?
He holds the credential CO Psychologist Psy.0003201 and reports three years of experience practicing as a psychologist in Colorado.
Where is he based and licensed?
He is based in Colorado and holds the designation CO Psychologist Psy.0003201 for practice in that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He accepts international clients.
How are session fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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