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As a therapist with a disability, I know firsthand what it feels like to move through a world that isn’t adapted to you. Healing b...
As a therapist with a disability, I know firsthand what it feels like to move through a world that isn’t adapted to you. Healing begins when we change how we meet our challenges by learning to work with every part of who we are instead of resisting it. It’s our strengths and vulnerabilities together that make us who we are.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Treatment Victim Advocate with 4 years of experience supporting adults and older teens. Many of my clients are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, or identity challenges and simply want to feel better, however that looks like for them. My approach is grounded in meeting you where you are, offering a mix of empathy, real talk, and humor when it fits. While we can’t always control what happens around us, we can learn to cope, connect, and feel more in charge of our story.
I earned my Master’s in Social Work from the University of Denver. My style is collaborative and trauma-informed, focusing on validation, emotional regulation, and practical coping tools. I also have extensive experience supporting survivors of domestic violence and individuals with disabilities as they rebuild confidence and rediscover their own voice.
Life can be messy, and healing isn’t about pretending it’s not. Therapy is your space to unpack what’s been weighing you down and find clarity in the chaos. You don’t have to go through it alone, and if you’re ready to start exploring your healing journey, I’d be honored to walk alongside you.
I have, through decades of personal and professional experience, gained the necessary, diverse and effective therapeutic skills th...
I have, through decades of personal and professional experience, gained the necessary, diverse and effective therapeutic skills that enables me to effectively help individuals work through and overcome a wide variety of personal and mental health issues.
Dr. Bruce Riecks is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP) with more than 30 years of experience in the mental health field. He is passionate about helping adults bring all parts of themselves into balance, with emphasis on the mental, emotional, relational and spiritual aspects. Dr. Riecks specializes in helping individuals who experience anxiety, depression, difficulty focusing their thoughts, grief and loss, trauma, relationship difficulties, end of life issues, and addiction of various kinds.
Dr. Riecks has earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Colorado-Boulder, a Master's degree in Psychometrics and Counseling from the University of Colorado-Denver, and a Doctor of Psychology from Ryokan College in Los Angeles, California. His experiences, coupled with his professional experience, enables him to provide the guidance and support his clients are seeking. Dr. Riecks utilizes multiple therapeutic approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), person-centered therapy (PCT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and solutions-focused therapy (SFT).
Dr. Riecks understands that we all have our unique experiences and challenges. He specializes in helping individuals learn the skills needed to change how they think and behave so that their emotions no longer control them. Dr. Riecks understands the courage it takes to engage in this often long and difficult journey. He will be there along side you, supporting, assisting, and educating you every step of the way. If you are ready to embark on this journey with Dr. Riecks, schedule an appointment with him today.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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Family therapy helps families resolve conflicts and strengthen their relationships. It is led by qualified mental health professionals like psychologists, licensed professional counselors (LPCs), and licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs) who have extensive training in family dynamics and group communication.
Thriveworks family therapists in Centennial, CO usually begin by asking what everyone’s goals are for family counseling. Family members may need help with very specific issues or with general relationship functioning. But there are three main purposes in family counseling: to educate, to counsel, and to strengthen. Thriveworks also offers online family therapy and in-person services, so you may all meet in an office together or join a video call from your home depending on everyone’s location and availability.
The most effective form of Family therapy will often depend on the family itself, as there are many types of family therapy for therapists to use as they see fit in order to best meet the needs of their clients. However, one of the most commonly used types of family therapy is structural family therapy (SFT). SFT focuses specifically on family dynamics and interactions, looking at how they shape the relationships and structure present in the family. It can be effectively used to treat a variety of concerns.
This answer often looks different to each family that starts family therapy. However, some signs that your family might need to consider family counseling include frequent fights or misunderstandings, constant tension, experiencing loss, behavioral issues, marital issues, divorce, and blended family issues, among others.
In family therapy, therapists will often start by asking questions and assessing individual and family dynamics. From there, they may employ therapeutic techniques such as structured family therapy, CBT, strategic family therapy, and more depending on the present concerns and conflicts. From there, a therapist will work to open lines of communication between family members and facilitate emotional healing and growth.
Family therapy can be incredibly successful, with some studies reporting a success rate of almost 90% for improving participants’ emotional and mental health, and around 66% for improving their physical health.
Thriveworks therapists in Centennial, CO offer both online family therapy and in-person family therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
Family therapy is usually short term and solution-focused, with most families accomplishing their goals in 12 sessions or fewer. However, it can also last for longer if the probles at hand are more complex — and that’s okay, too.
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