Dr. Bruce E Riecks

Dr. Bruce E Riecks helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, addiction, relationship struggles, trauma, and issues around intimacy. He is a Colorado-licensed psychologist listed as CO Psychologist Psy.0003201 and works in English. He also supports people facing sleep or eating problems, low self-esteem, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and major life changes.

His sessions aim to be warm and interactive. He listens without using stigmatizing labels and treats people with respect and sensitivity. He uses humor when appropriate and adapts his way of working to each person's needs.

Dr. Riecks draws on mindfulness, client-centered ideas, cognitive behavioral techniques, and dialectical behavior approaches. In practice that means helping people notice how they feel, test unhelpful thoughts, develop coping skills, and practice present-moment awareness. He focuses on practical steps a person can try between sessions.

He also addresses longer-term or complex patterns such as personality-related concerns, codependency, substance use problems, caregiver stress, isolation, and life-purpose questions. Sessions aim to clarify goals, reduce overwhelming emotions, and build habits that support daily functioning.

With three years of experience listed in this profile, he offers phone and video sessions. Prospective clients who want to begin are asked to use the site Start Therapy flow to match and schedule with him.

How mindfulness and practical skills translate to online care

Mindfulness Therapy helps people notice what is happening in the moment without judgment; it can reduce reactivity and make daily stressors easier to manage. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on a respectful, nonjudgmental meeting where the therapist follows the person's lead, which can help people feel heard and understood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete exercises to change patterns that cause distress, useful for anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating difficulties.

Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. Sessions can shift over time as goals change and new skills are learned.

This profile notes phone and video sessions as the offered formats, so please confirm current options when you schedule. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow check-ins without travel, and let someone use a shorter or quieter meeting when that suits them. The therapist will discuss session length, frequency, and practical details during the initial scheduling so the plan fits everyday routines.