Stephen Drozda, CO Psychologist 1255
Experienced Colorado psychologist focused on solutions
- CBT and solution-focused techniques
- 49 years of experience
- Relationship and trauma work
About Stephen Drozda
Stephen Drozda is a licensed psychologist practicing in Colorado with 49 years of experience in the mental health field. He holds graduate degrees in psychology (M.A. and Ph.D.) from the University of Missouri-Columbia and maintains the Colorado license CO Psychologist 1255, which identifies him as a licensed psychologist in Colorado. Over his career he has worked as a psychotherapist, psychological evaluator, administrator, and as an instructor in a graduate counseling program, bringing broad clinical and organizational experience to his work.
He has practiced in a variety of settings including outpatient clinics, hospitals, residential treatment centers, nursing facilities, and private office-based practice. For more than three decades he has lived and worked in the Denver, Colorado area. His clinical work emphasizes a cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused orientation, and he also incorporates techniques from dialectical behavior therapy when appropriate. He works with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, addiction, grief, parenting challenges, aging-related adjustments, and other life transitions.
In therapy he takes an active, problem-solving stance, helping clients identify practical steps toward their goals and develop tools to manage future challenges. He conducts most sessions by video or phone and typically responds to client messages between sessions within a day. Stephen Drozda is not currently accepting new clients. He has personal interests in travel, outdoor activities, music, theater, and lifelong learning, and he is married with two children who work in the performing arts.
He has practiced in a variety of settings including outpatient clinics, hospitals, residential treatment centers, nursing facilities, and private office-based practice. For more than three decades he has lived and worked in the Denver, Colorado area. His clinical work emphasizes a cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused orientation, and he also incorporates techniques from dialectical behavior therapy when appropriate. He works with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, addiction, grief, parenting challenges, aging-related adjustments, and other life transitions.
In therapy he takes an active, problem-solving stance, helping clients identify practical steps toward their goals and develop tools to manage future challenges. He conducts most sessions by video or phone and typically responds to client messages between sessions within a day. Stephen Drozda is not currently accepting new clients. He has personal interests in travel, outdoor activities, music, theater, and lifelong learning, and he is married with two children who work in the performing arts.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Aging and geriatric issuesAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsIsolation / lonelinessMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobia
Therapeutic Approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Stephen Drozda have?
Stephen Drozda has 49 years of experience in the mental health field.
Is Stephen Drozda a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the credential CO Psychologist 1255, a Colorado psychologist license.
In which languages does Stephen Drozda provide therapy?
Stephen Drozda provides therapy in English.
Where is Stephen Drozda located?
He is located in Colorado.
How can I work with Stephen Drozda as my therapist?
You can work with Stephen Drozda through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Stephen Drozda work with international clients?
Stephen Drozda does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Stephen Drozda cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Stephen Drozda commonly draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and solution-focused therapy in his online work. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression and to improve daily functioning. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) offers skills for regulating intense emotions, tolerating distress, and improving interpersonal effectiveness; its techniques can be helpful for emotional volatility and relationship difficulties. Solution-focused therapy centers on clear, achievable goals and practical steps, helping clients build on strengths and make observable progress toward specific concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Stephen works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He adapts techniques as the work progresses so therapy remains focused and relevant to each individual.
Online therapy with licensed professionals and therapists offers flexibility and accessibility. Sessions by video or phone allow for regular, face-to-face conversation without travel, while live chat and text-based messaging provide additional ways to connect between sessions or when in-the-moment support is needed. These options make it easier to fit care into a busy life and to maintain continuity of treatment across changing circumstances.