- CBT methods
- Solution-focused work
- DBT techniques
About Stephen
Stephen Drozda is a Colorado Psychologist (CO Psychologist 1255) with 49 years of experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, addiction, grief, parenting strains, and changes that come with aging or health issues. He sees adults who want practical ways to manage symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning.
Dr. Drozda trained at the University of Missouri-Columbia and has worked in outpatient clinics, hospitals, residential treatment centers, nursing facilities, and private practice. He has also taught in a graduate counseling program and carried out psychological evaluations and administrative roles during his career.
His clinical style is direct and problem-focused. He uses cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused techniques to identify concrete steps a person can take. He also draws on dialectical behavior therapy methods when they fit a client's needs. Sessions often emphasize skills, strategies, and small changes that make routines easier to manage.
He has practised in the Denver, Colorado area for over three decades and has experience working with older adults as well as midlife clients. He aims to help people prepare for and respond to common life challenges such as loss, health changes, or shifting family roles.
Outside of work he is married and the parent of two adult children who teach in the performing arts. He enjoys travel, outdoor activities, music, and theater. To begin, clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that contribute to distress and teaching practical techniques to change them. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, panic, and obsessive concerns and often involves homework and skill practice between sessions.Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, emphasizes skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. In practice he borrows DBT techniques to help people manage intense feelings and improve communication when those tools fit the situation.
Solution-focused therapy centers on defining specific goals and building small, achievable steps toward them. Sessions using this approach concentrate on what is already working and how to expand those strengths to solve current problems.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan as work progresses. The aim is practical: find strategies that can be used in daily life and revise them if they do not help.
The therapist's biography indicates most sessions are conducted by video or phone. Confirm the current session options before booking so they match your needs. Online appointments can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time so clients can use breaks or evenings for care.
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Experience
49+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, and related concerns such as parenting and aging.
What is his therapy style like?
He takes an active, problem-solving approach that focuses on practical steps and skill building to manage symptoms and daily challenges.
How much experience does he have?
He has 49 years of experience in clinical work, teaching, evaluation, and administration in a range of care settings.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a Colorado Psychologist listed as CO Psychologist 1255 and practices in Colorado.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
Which session formats does he provide?
The original biography notes he conducts most client sessions by video or phone; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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