Therapist profile
Dr. Bruce E Riecks, CO Psychologist Psy.0003201
Colorado
Colorado Psychologist - Anger and Mood Concerns
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- CredentialsCO Psychologist Psy.0003201
- LicensePsychologist, Colorado / Psy.0003201
- NPI1184756009
- Experience3 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationColorado
About
- CBT for thoughts and behavior
- DBT skills for emotion regulation
- Mindfulness for reactivity
About Bruce
Dr. Bruce E Riecks is a Colorado Psychologist (CO Psychologist Psy.0003201) with three years of clinical experience. He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, grief, anger, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and sleep and eating problems.
He uses straightforward conversation and practical techniques in sessions. He draws on client-centered methods to listen and understand what matters to the person. He also uses cognitive behavioral strategies to spot unhelpful thinking and DBT skills to manage intense emotions and improve coping.
Sessions include discussion of current problems and hands-on skills practice. He often brings mindfulness exercises into sessions to help people notice their reactions and reduce reactivity. Humor and an easy tone are sometimes part of how he works when appropriate.
Dr. Riecks has experience addressing trauma, abuse, bipolar concerns, and substance-related problems, along with issues such as codependency, communication problems, caregiver stress, loneliness, and life-purpose questions. He helps people who struggle with long-standing patterns as well as those facing recent losses or life changes.
He offers services in English and accepts international clients. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details. To begin, prospective clients use the site matching steps to pick a session and schedule a first appointment.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches work in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's concerns. It helps individuals feel heard and guides the conversation so they can decide which changes matter most to them.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. In online sessions this often means identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing alternative responses to reduce anger and anxiety.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal communication. These skills can be practiced in sessions and then used in daily life to manage intense reactions.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative step. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what feels helpful. That conversation guides whether more CBT, DBT skills, or client-centered work becomes the main focus.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking since they are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some formats can also be less demanding on bandwidth or let someone avoid being on camera if that feels better for them.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep and eating concerns, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a conversational, practical style that combines client-centered listening with active skills work from CBT and DBT, plus mindfulness exercises.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of experience practicing as a psychologist in Colorado.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Colorado Psychologist listed as CO Psychologist Psy.0003201 and practices from Colorado.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
He accepts international clients; confirm any cross-border considerations when arranging sessions.
What session formats are used?
Before booking, confirm the current session options listed on the site as formats were not specified here.
How do I start working with him and what does it cost?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.