- Problem solving focus
- Practical skills
- Men's wellbeing
About Stephen
Stephen Drozda is a Colorado psychologist who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, trauma and addiction concerns. He brings practical problem-solving to sessions and focuses on clear steps clients can use day to day. He also works with issues around grief, intimacy, anger, self-esteem, career changes, and men's wellbeing.
Dr. Drozda holds a Ph.D. and a Master of Arts in psychology from the University of Missouri-Columbia and he is listed as CO Psychologist 1255. He has nearly five decades of experience as a psychotherapist, psychological evaluator, administrator, and graduate-level instructor. He has worked in outpatient clinics, hospitals, residential treatment centers, nursing facilities, and in private office practice across Colorado.
His approach is largely cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused. He also uses techniques from dialectical behavior therapy when helpful. Sessions tend to be active and goal-oriented, with an emphasis on practical steps clients can try between meetings.
He has provided services to a range of age groups, including seniors, and has long-standing experience helping people adjust to life changes such as loss, health shifts, and aging. He is familiar with mood disorders, bipolar conditions, obsessive-compulsive patterns, panic, personality concerns, and caregiving stress.
Outside of work he enjoys travel, outdoor activities, music, theater, and learning. He is married and has two children who work in the performing arts.
How his approaches shape online therapy
Dr. Drozda commonly uses cognitive-behavioral therapy and solution-focused methods in his work. Cognitive-behavioral therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors that reduce anxiety or low mood. Solution-focused work centers on small, achievable steps and on what is already working for the client, so progress can be tracked quickly. He also incorporates dialectical behavior therapy techniques when they suit the client's needs, such as skills for regulating intense emotion or improving interpersonal effectiveness.Finding the right method is part of the therapeutic process. He will collaborate with each person to choose approaches that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That means adapting techniques and pacing over time rather than committing to a single style from the start.
The practical benefits of remote work can include easier scheduling and the ability to fit sessions into a busy week. Because session formats were not specified in the biography, confirm current online and phone options before booking. Online work can make it simpler to follow through on homework between sessions and to bring situations from daily life into discussion. A clear plan for goals and small steps helps keep therapy focused and usable in everyday routines.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
49+ years
Credentials
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family problems, grief, intimacy issues, anger, self-esteem, career worries, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related concerns.
What is his therapeutic approach and style?
He uses a mostly cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused style and adds dialectical behavior therapy techniques when appropriate. Sessions are active and aim to build practical skills clients can use between meetings.
How long has he practiced in the field?
He has 49 years of experience in mental health as a clinician, evaluator, administrator, and a teacher in graduate counseling programs.
Where is his practice based and what credential does he hold?
He practices in Colorado and is listed as CO Psychologist 1255.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
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?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.