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I have, through decades of personal and professional experience, gained the necessary, diverse and effective therapeutic skills th...
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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.
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At Thriveworks, Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) primarily concentrates on assisting individuals in emotion regulation, enhancing interpersonal relationships, and acquiring effective coping strategies for managing stress and emotional difficulties.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) targets your personal challenges. You may work with your DBT therapist to maintain diary cards to monitor progress, emphasizing validation and support in the therapeutic relationship. DBT follows a stage-based approach, prioritizing crisis reduction initially and life satisfaction.
DBT was initially developed to address the needs of individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD). However, its versatile approach has enabled its application to a wide range of mental health conditions, including but not limited to, anxiety, depression, stress, and anger issues.
The 4 pillars of DBT are mindfulness, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) have distinct purposes and aren’t inherently superior or inferior to one another. DBT is most effective for managing emotional regulation, personality disorders, and interpersonal challenges, while EMDR is specifically tailored for individuals with trauma-related conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) with therapists at Thriveworks in Centennial, CO is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The duration of a standard DBT program is typically around 24 weeks, which is roughly six months. The actual number of sessions will vary depending on the issues you wish to address.
Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
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