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Dr. Bruce E Riecks

Therapist · Colorado

Dr. Bruce E Riecks, CO Psychologist Psy.0003201

Thoughts and everyday habits focused care

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  • Practical skill building
  • Warm interactive style
  • Mindfulness and CBT

About Bruce

Dr. Bruce E Riecks is a Colorado psychologist who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, and struggles with sleep and self-esteem. He uses clear, practical talk and a warm bedside manner to help people take the next steps forward. He holds the credential CO Psychologist Psy.0003201 and works from a direct, respectful stance.

He focuses on everyday thoughts and habits and how they shape mood and behavior. Sessions aim to identify unhelpful thinking patterns, build new routines, and practice skills that make daily life easier. He draws on approaches that encourage present-moment awareness alongside skill-based changes to behavior.

His style is interactive and down-to-earth. He listens without judgment and adjusts methods to fit each person's situation. Humor is sometimes used to lighten difficult conversations and to help people see new perspectives.

Dr. Riecks combines client-centered care with cognitive-behavioral and dialectical behavior ideas, plus mindfulness practices. That mix is used to address a wide range of concerns from addictions and trauma to mood and personality-related challenges. He aims to tailor sessions to each person’s unique needs.

He has three years of documented experience in the context provided and practices in Colorado. Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients. People who want to begin are asked to use the site’s Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to his availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsDependent personalityDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryVisually impaired

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

Colorado

Languages

English

How these approaches can work online

Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and tailoring sessions to what matters most to the person. It helps when someone needs a supportive space to talk through feelings and figure out personal goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and routines; it tends to include practical exercises and homework to try between sessions and can help with anxiety, depression, and habit change.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the person about their goals, preferences, and how they respond to different strategies. That collaboration guides whether to lean more on skill-based CBT, the emotion-regulation tools from DBT, or present-moment mindfulness practices.

Confirm the exact online session options before booking, as current formats are listed on the provider profile. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow for flexible scheduling. It also lets people try brief check-ins or practice exercises between meetings, depending on the format offered. Licensed professionals can help clients use these practical benefits to keep therapy consistent with daily routines.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, sleep and eating problems, bipolar symptoms, and coping with life changes.

What is his therapeutic style like?

His approach is warm and interactive, with straightforward talk and occasional use of humor. He adapts methods to fit each person’s needs and prefers a respectful, non-stigmatizing tone.

Which therapeutic methods are used in sessions?

He uses client-centered methods alongside cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and mindfulness techniques to address thoughts, habits, and emotional regulation.

What are his credentials and where is he located?

He is listed as CO Psychologist Psy.0003201 and practices in Colorado.

Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.

What session formats does he use?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as the available formats should be checked on the provider profile prior to scheduling.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

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