Business Details
27 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapist in Lakewood, CO
Shelley Bresnick Psyd is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience in private practice. Specializing in trauma, family systems, and co-parenting support, Dr. Bresnick employs evidence-based modalities such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Her practice focuses on fostering resilience, resolving relationship conflicts, and addressing depression, anxiety, and dysfunctional behavioral patterns. With advanced training in attachment theory and family dynamics, she provides individual, couples, and family therapy, including specialized services for high-conflict divorce cases.Dr. Bresnicks collaborative approach emphasizes client-centered goals, integrating therapeutic assessment and personalized interventions. She is PSYPACT-certified, enabling cross-state therapy for clients in participating states. Her expertise extends to parenting plan consultations, co-parent coaching, and the Co-Parenting with Respect (CPR) program, which she co-founded. Dr. Bresnicks work is grounded in a holistic understanding of clients lives, addressing emotional, behavioral, and relational health to promote lasting change.
Services
Individual Therapy
Family Therapy
Co-Parenting Services
EMDR Therapy
IFS Therapy
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of experience in trauma and family systems therapy.
- Our team specializes in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and EMDR therapies.
- We provide collaborative, client-centered treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
- Our practice includes co-founded Co-Parenting with Respect (CPR) programs.
- We are PSYPACT-certified for cross-state mental health services.
Associations and certifications
- PSYPACT
Services
Individual Therapy
Individual therapy addresses trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues through evidence-based modalities like IFS, EMDR, and CBT. Clients explore emotional patterns, develop resilience, and achieve personalized growth goals. Sessions focus on resolving past experiences and fostering healthier behaviors.
Family Therapy
Family therapy resolves relationship conflicts using a systemic approach, addressing parent-child contact problems and post-divorce dynamics. Sessions promote understanding of family roles, improve communication, and rebuild connections through collaborative interventions tailored to each familys unique needs.
Co-Parenting Services
Co-parenting services include coaching, parenting plan consultations, and the Co-Parenting with Respect (CPR) program. These services reduce conflict, enhance collaboration, and prioritize childrens well-being through structured guidance and skill-building for separated or divorced parents.
EMDR Therapy
EMDR therapy processes trauma and negative beliefs using bilateral stimulation to reprocess distressing memories. It effectively treats PTSD, anxiety, and depression by integrating traumatic experiences into adaptive resolution, reducing emotional distress and fostering resilience.
IFS Therapy
IFS therapy explores internal 'parts' contributing to emotional conflicts, helping clients access their core Self for healing. This non-pathologizing approach resolves internal struggles, unburdens negative beliefs, and promotes self-compassion through structured integration of internal systems.
People
Shelley Bresnick
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Shelley Bresnick is a licensed clinical psychologist with 30+ years of experience in trauma, family systems, and co-parenting. She specializes in IFS, EMDR, and attachment theory, offering therapy for individuals, couples, and families.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We offer individual, family, and couples therapy using modalities like IFS, EMDR, CBT, and attachment-based approaches.
Do you provide co-parenting support?
Yes, we offer co-parent coaching, parenting plan consultations, and the Co-Parenting with Respect (CPR) program.
Are you licensed in other states?
We are PSYPACT-certified, allowing therapy services across participating states for clients in transition.
How do I schedule a consultation?
Contact us via phone or email to arrange a free initial consultation at our Lakewood, CO office.
What insurance do you accept?
We provide out-of-network billing assistance but do not directly accept insurance plans.
Do you work with children and adolescents?
Yes, we provide therapy for children aged seven and older, focusing on emotional, behavioral, and relational challenges.
