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Carissa Westerfield
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, DBT-C (she, her)
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Colorado / CSW.00000673 Carissa Westerfield
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Bipolar Disorder
Expertise
- Challenges with Emerging/Young Adults
- Coping Skills
- Emotional Disturbance
- Mood Disorders
- Personality Disorders
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Participants
Age
Participants
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Integrative
- Psychodynamic
- Strength-Based
Groups
Young Adult Mental Health Group: 18-26 yo
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CURRENT OPENINGS! This group provides a peer community where young adults can develop skills to decrease anxiety, depression, emotion dysregulation, and other such symptoms while navigating the stressors of "adulting." This group includes a combination DBT skills training (along with CBT, ACT, and other therapy modalities) and process group therapy. The process portion of group gives clients the opportunity to openly and safely share their emotions & thoughts about life stressors, existential beliefs, relationships, and life purpose as they are navigating becoming an adult. Additionally, this group assists with organically improving social and interpersonal skills, while providing positive peer accountability & support.
Expertise
Types of Therapy
Age
Session Cost
Group Meets
Location
Cherry Creek Collective for Mental Health Suite
1325 S Colorado Blvd Ste B-108
Denver, CO 80222
Young Adult Mental Health Group: 18-26 yo
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CURRENT OPENINGS! Are you battling depression, anxiety, and/or mood issues as a young adult? If so, this may be the group for you. This group is a combination of teaching DBT (DBT certified) & CBT skills, working on implementation of skills, and processing the struggles and successes in doing so. These skills help decrease symptoms, increase independence, improve relationships, regulate emotions, and assist in managing stress. Group also provides peer connection and support. Not feeling alone can significantly increase our ability to improve our mental health. If individual therapy has not been enough, then group may be what you need!
Expertise
Types of Therapy
Age
Session Cost
Group Meets
Location
Cherry Collective for Mental Health Suite
1325 S Colorado Boulevard Ste B-108
Denver, CO 80222
Location
Nearby Areas
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