Trauma-informed therapy isn’t a single technique—it’s an orientation to care that recognizes how profoundly trauma shapes a person’s nervous system, relationships, and sense of self. At Oak Tree Behavioral Services, trauma-informed principles are woven into everything we do: we ask ‘what happened to you?’ before ‘what’s wrong with you?’

What We Offer

Complex PTSD and developmental trauma
Childhood abuse, neglect, and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)
Sexual trauma and assault
Domestic violence and intimate partner violence
Medical trauma and traumatic illness
Racial and intergenerational trauma
Trauma in veterans and first responders
Secondary traumatic stress in caregivers and clinicians

How It Works

Trauma-informed therapy begins with safety and stabilization before any deep processing work. We use a phase-based model: establishing safety and building coping resources, processing traumatic material at a pace the nervous system can tolerate, and integration of new meaning and identity. Modalities include EMDR, trauma-focused CBT, somatic awareness, and narrative approaches.

Who This Is For

Anyone with a history of trauma—whether single-incident or complex/developmental—can benefit from trauma-informed care. We work with adults, teens, and children, and take special care with clients who have experienced re-traumatization in previous therapeutic relationships.

Psychoanalytic and psychodynamic therapy go deeper than symptoms—they explore the unconscious patterns, early relationships, and hidden motivations that shape how you experience yourself and the world. If you’ve addressed surface symptoms but still feel something is unresolved at a deeper level, psychodynamic work may be the piece you’ve been missing.

What We Offer

Chronic depression or emptiness with unclear cause
Recurring relationship patterns that confuse or frustrate you
Identity struggles and a fragmented sense of self
Anxiety rooted in unconscious conflict
Personality patterns affecting relationships and work
Trauma with complex interpersonal roots
A desire to understand yourself more deeply
Feeling ‘stuck’ despite previous treatment

How It Works

Psychodynamic therapy is exploratory and open-ended. Sessions focus on your free associations, dreams, relationship patterns, and the therapeutic relationship itself as a window into your inner life. The pace is slower and the goals are deeper than symptom relief—we’re working to understand the structure of your psychology.

Who This Is For

Psychodynamic therapy is best suited for individuals who are psychologically minded, motivated to explore, and interested in understanding themselves rather than just managing symptoms. It’s often used alongside or after more structured approaches.

Person-centered therapy, developed by Carl Rogers, is built on a radical idea: that given the right conditions, people naturally move toward growth and healing. Rather than directing or diagnosing, the therapist provides unconditional positive regard, empathy, and genuine presence—creating the relational conditions in which people find their own answers.

What We Offer

Self-exploration and personal growth
Identity and self-concept work
Life transitions and finding meaning
Depression and emotional emptiness
Anxiety rooted in self-judgment or perfectionism
Relationship patterns and attachment
Low self-worth and chronic self-criticism
Grief and loss

How It Works

Person-centered therapy is less structured than CBT or DBT—the client leads, and the therapist follows. Sessions are shaped by what you bring. The therapeutic relationship itself is the primary instrument of change. This approach is often integrated with other modalities rather than used in isolation.

Who This Is For

Person-centered therapy is well-suited for individuals seeking self-understanding, meaning-making, or personal growth—as well as those who have felt judged, pathologized, or unheard in previous therapeutic relationships. It works across the lifespan.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a gold-standard trauma treatment recognized by the American Psychological Association, the VA, and the World Health Organization. It helps the brain finish processing traumatic memories that got ‘stuck’—so they stop intruding on your present life. EMDR doesn’t require you to talk through your trauma in detail, making it accessible for people who have struggled with traditional talk therapy.

What We Offer

PTSD from combat, assault, accidents, or childhood trauma
Complex PTSD and developmental trauma
Phobias and performance anxiety
Grief and complicated loss
Disturbing memories that won’t go away
Panic disorder with identifiable triggers
Negative core beliefs rooted in past experience
Military sexual trauma (MST)

How It Works

EMDR follows a structured eight-phase protocol. After thorough preparation and stabilization, we identify target memories and process them using bilateral stimulation (typically eye movements or tapping). Clients often describe a natural desensitization—the memory remains, but its emotional charge diminishes significantly. Most EMDR treatment for a single trauma occurs within 6–12 sessions.

Who This Is For

EMDR is appropriate for adults and adolescents with trauma histories. It is particularly valuable for people who have already tried talk therapy and felt limited by it, or for those who find it difficult to verbalize their trauma experience.

The family is the most powerful shaping force in any person’s life. When family systems are struggling—whether from conflict, trauma, a member’s mental health or addiction, or simply the accumulated weight of unspoken things—family therapy offers a structured space to interrupt harmful patterns and build something healthier.

What We Offer

Parent-child conflict and communication breakdown
Blended family and step-family adjustment
Impact of addiction or mental illness on the family
Divorce, separation, and co-parenting
Sibling conflict and family roles
Grief and loss within the family system
Intergenerational trauma and family patterns
Family crisis support and stabilization

How It Works

Family therapy typically begins with a joint session to assess the full system, followed by a flexible combination of family sessions and individual work as indicated. We use family systems theory, Structural Family Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Family Therapy to identify patterns and create new ones.

Who This Is For

We work with families of all structures—biological, blended, adoptive, same-sex parent, multigenerational, and more. Sessions can include whoever is part of the relevant system, from young children to grandparents.

Firearm-informed therapy is a clinical approach that takes a client’s relationship with firearms seriously—without judgment, without agenda, and without the assumption that gun ownership is itself a problem. For millions of Americans, firearms are central to identity, vocation, culture, and safety. Clinicians who don’t understand that world can inadvertently alienate the very people who most need care.

What We Offer

Mental health therapy for firearm owners
Lethal means safety counseling and crisis planning
Therapy for veterans, first responders, and active duty
Suicide prevention with a Second Amendment-affirming lens
Support for law enforcement and military personnel
Family members of firearm owners navigating mental health concerns
Clinician training in firearm-informed practice
Integration of safe storage conversations into standard care

How It Works

Firearm-informed therapy doesn’t treat firearms as the problem—it treats the person. Our clinicians are trained to discuss firearms fluently and without stigma, to integrate lethal means safety naturally into treatment planning, and to build the kind of trust that allows gun-owning clients to engage honestly in therapy.

Who This Is For

We serve gun owners of all backgrounds, veterans, active-duty service members, law enforcement, first responders, hunters, competitive shooters, and anyone whose relationship with firearms intersects with their mental health. We also serve family members navigating concerns about a loved one who owns firearms.

Clinical rehabilitation counseling supports individuals whose physical health, disability, or injury has created significant psychological, vocational, or functional challenges. Our rehabilitation counselors help clients navigate the emotional and practical dimensions of living with disability, chronic illness, brain injury, or the aftermath of a significant medical event.

What We Offer

Adjustment to disability or chronic illness
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) rehabilitation support
Vocational and return-to-work counseling
Chronic pain and functional limitation
Psychosocial adjustment following injury or surgery
Coordination with medical and rehabilitation teams
Benefits and systems navigation
Identity and grief related to changed functioning

How It Works

Rehabilitation counseling integrates psychological support with practical planning. We address the emotional dimensions of functional loss—grief, identity disruption, anxiety, depression—alongside practical concerns like vocational goals, accommodation planning, and navigating disability systems.

Who This Is For

We serve individuals with physical disabilities, acquired injuries, TBI, chronic illness, and those transitioning back to work or community life following a major medical event. We frequently coordinate with physicians, occupational therapists, and vocational rehabilitation services.

Play is children’s language. Long before they have words for their experiences, children communicate through play—working through fear, loss, confusion, and trauma in the only language they’ve mastered. Play therapy is a structured, evidence-based approach that uses play as the primary therapeutic medium, meeting children exactly where they are developmentally.

What We Offer

Anxiety and fearfulness in young children
Grief and loss (including pet loss and family changes)
Trauma and abuse processing
Divorce, family transition, or new sibling adjustment
Behavioral challenges in young children
Social skills and peer relationship difficulties
ADHD-related struggles in early childhood
Selective mutism

How It Works

Play therapy sessions take place in a specially equipped playroom with a range of toys, art supplies, sand trays, and expressive materials. The therapist follows the child’s lead while observing themes and patterns in play, offering reflections and gentle interventions. Parents receive regular updates and are often involved in filial therapy components.

Who This Is For

Play therapy is most appropriate for children ages 3–12. It is particularly valuable for children who struggle to verbalize their experiences, have experienced trauma, or are going through significant life changes.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) was originally developed for borderline personality disorder—but its skills-based approach to emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness has proven valuable for a wide range of conditions. DBT teaches you to hold two truths at once: you are doing the best you can, and you can do better.

What We Offer

Emotional dysregulation and mood instability
Self-harm and non-suicidal self-injury
Borderline personality disorder
Eating disorders
Substance use and impulsive behavior
Chronic suicidal ideation
Relationship instability and fear of abandonment
Trauma with significant emotional dysregulation

How It Works

DBT skills are organized into four modules: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotional Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness. In individual therapy, we apply these skills to your specific challenges and work through the patterns that keep you stuck. We offer DBT-informed individual therapy; full DBT programs with skills groups are also available by referral.

Who This Is For

DBT is most commonly used with adolescents and adults who struggle with intense emotions, impulsive behavior, or self-destructive patterns. It’s particularly well-suited for people who have found other therapies insufficient.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is the most extensively researched form of psychotherapy in existence—with decades of clinical trials demonstrating its effectiveness across a wide range of conditions. CBT works on the principle that our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected, and that changing unhelpful thinking patterns produces meaningful, lasting change in how we feel and act.

What We Offer

CBT for depression and low mood
CBT for anxiety, panic, and worry
CBT for OCD and intrusive thoughts
CBT for PTSD and trauma
CBT for chronic pain and illness
CBT for insomnia (CBT-I)
CBT for eating disorders (CBT-E)
CBT for substance use and addiction

How It Works

CBT is structured and goal-directed. Sessions involve identifying specific thought patterns and behavioral habits, examining the evidence for and against them, and practicing new ways of thinking and acting between sessions. Most CBT protocols are time-limited—many conditions respond significantly within 12–20 sessions.

Who This Is For

CBT is appropriate for adults, teens, and children (with age-appropriate adaptations). It works best for people who are motivated to engage actively between sessions, as homework and practice are integral to the approach.

Growing up is harder than it looks. Children and teens face enormous pressures—academic, social, family, and internal—and they often lack the vocabulary to express what they’re struggling with. Our therapists are skilled at meeting young people where they are, building trust, and creating real change during some of the most formative years of their lives.

What We Offer

Anxiety and school refusal
Depression and mood disorders in youth
ADHD and executive function struggles
Behavioral challenges and defiance
Peer relationship and social skills difficulties
Trauma and abuse
Self-harm and suicidal ideation
Identity, LGBTQ+ affirmation, and self-esteem

How It Works

We begin with a family intake to understand the full picture, then typically see the young person individually—with parental involvement calibrated to the child’s age and the presenting concern. For younger children, play therapy and expressive techniques are integrated naturally into sessions.

Who This Is For

We work with children as young as four through young adulthood. Parents and caregivers are considered partners in the therapeutic process, and we offer parent coaching alongside individual youth work when helpful.

Individual counseling is a one-on-one relationship with a trained therapist—a space that belongs entirely to you. No performance, no roles to play. Just an honest exploration of what’s getting in your way and what you want your life to look like. At Oak Tree Behavioral Services, we match you with a therapist whose approach fits your needs and whose style fits who you are.

What We Offer

Depression and mood disorders
Anxiety, panic, and worry
Trauma and PTSD
Life transitions and identity
Grief and loss
Relationship and attachment issues
Self-esteem and personal growth
Stress and burnout

How It Works

Your first session is a conversation—we get to know you, understand what brought you in, and talk about what you’re hoping to get out of therapy. From there, we develop a collaborative treatment plan. Sessions are typically 50 minutes, weekly or biweekly, and telehealth is available for all Colorado residents.

Who This Is For

We see adults, teens, and children for individual therapy. Our clinicians have diverse training backgrounds and specialties—we take care to match each client with the therapist best suited to their needs.

Every relationship faces challenges—the question is whether you face them together or let them drive you apart. Couples counseling at Oak Tree Behavioral Services gives partners a skilled, neutral space to communicate more honestly, repair what’s been broken, and build a relationship that works for both of you.

What We Offer

Communication and conflict resolution coaching
Infidelity recovery and trust rebuilding
Premarital counseling and relationship preparation
Discernment counseling for couples considering divorce
Intimacy and emotional disconnection
Blended family and co-parenting challenges
Relationship impact of mental health or addiction
LGBTQ+ affirming couples therapy

How It Works

We typically begin with a joint session, followed by individual sessions with each partner, then return to joint work. This structure lets us understand each person’s perspective fully before working together. Sessions are structured but flexible—we go where the relationship most needs to go.

Who This Is For

We work with all types of couples—married, unmarried, same-sex, and long-term partnerships. Both partners don’t have to be ready at the same time; one person starting the process often shifts the dynamic.

Psychological testing takes the guesswork out of treatment. A thorough evaluation provides an accurate diagnosis, identifies your strengths and challenges, and informs a treatment plan that’s built on real data—not assumptions. At Oak Tree Behavioral Services, our doctoral-level clinicians conduct comprehensive evaluations for a wide range of clinical questions.

What We Offer

ADHD evaluation for children, adolescents, and adults
Bariatric/pre-surgical psychological evaluations
Learning disability and academic assessment
Autism spectrum screening and evaluation
Cognitive and neuropsychological screening
Emotional and behavioral assessment for children
Fitness-for-duty and occupational evaluations
Diagnostic clarification for complex presentations

How It Works

The evaluation process typically begins with a clinical intake interview, followed by standardized testing using validated instruments. We then interpret results in the context of your history and referral questions, and provide a written report with findings and recommendations. Most evaluations are completed within 1–2 appointments.

Who This Is For

We evaluate children, adolescents, and adults. Referrals come from schools, physicians, surgeons, attorneys, and employers—as well as individuals seeking clarity on their own.

Career struggles aren’t just professional—they affect your self-worth, relationships, and mental health. Whether you’re facing burnout, a career transition, job loss, or confusion about your direction, Oak Tree Behavioral Services offers career counseling that blends psychological insight with practical strategy.

Signs You May Benefit from Career Counseling Support

Persistent dissatisfaction or dread about work
Burnout, exhaustion, or emotional emptiness
Uncertainty about career direction or next steps
Difficulty navigating workplace conflict
Fear of failure or imposter syndrome
Job loss or forced career transition

Our Treatment Approach

Our therapists help you explore identity, values, and strengths to clarify what you really want—then build actionable steps to get there. We address the emotional and psychological barriers that keep people stuck, not just the logistics.

Veterans and active-duty service members carry experiences that few civilians can fully understand. At Oak Tree Behavioral Services, our clinicians are trained in military culture and provide evidence-based care for the full range of veteran mental health concerns—without stigma, without judgment, and with deep respect for your service.

Signs You May Benefit from Veteran & Military Mental Health Support

PTSD symptoms from combat, MST, or other service-related trauma
Difficulty transitioning from military to civilian life
Depression, isolation, or emotional withdrawal
Anger management or relationship problems post-service
Substance use to cope with service-related stress
Suicidal ideation or thoughts of self-harm

Our Treatment Approach

We use EMDR, CPT, and CBT for veteran PTSD, as well as culturally-informed supportive therapy for transition challenges, identity, and family reintegration. We are familiar with VA systems and can coordinate care with VA providers. We accept TriCare and most major insurance plans.

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can profoundly alter cognition, personality, emotional regulation, and daily functioning—often in ways that are invisible to others. Therapy can’t reverse the neurological injury, but it can dramatically improve quality of life by addressing the emotional, behavioral, and adjustment challenges that follow TBI.

Signs You May Benefit from Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Support

Irritability, mood swings, or emotional outbursts after head injury
Difficulty with memory, concentration, or planning
Depression or anxiety following a TBI
Changes in personality reported by loved ones
Difficulty returning to work or pre-injury functioning
Co-occurring PTSD from the injury event

Our Treatment Approach

We provide TBI-informed therapy adapted to cognitive and processing changes that may affect how someone engages in therapy. We address grief over the pre-injury self, family system impact, emotional regulation, and co-occurring PTSD, and coordinate with neurologists and rehabilitation teams.

Trauma changes the nervous system. PTSD isn’t weakness—it’s your brain doing its best to protect you from a threat that has already passed. With the right treatment, trauma responses can be processed and resolved. You don’t have to keep living in the shadow of what happened.

Signs You May Benefit from Trauma & PTSD Support

Intrusive memories, flashbacks, or nightmares
Emotional numbness or detachment
Hypervigilance, startle responses, or feeling constantly ‘on edge’
Avoidance of reminders of the trauma
Negative beliefs about yourself or the world since the trauma
Difficulty in relationships, sleep, or daily functioning

Our Treatment Approach

Our trauma therapists are trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and trauma-focused CBT. We assess carefully and choose the approach best suited to your trauma history and presentation.

Substance abuse doesn’t mean you’re weak—it means you found something that worked, until it didn’t. Whether you’re struggling with alcohol, prescription drugs, methamphetamine, or other substances, Oak Tree Behavioral Services offers evidence-based outpatient treatment that addresses both the addiction and the pain underneath it.

Signs You May Benefit from Substance Abuse Support

Using substances more than intended or for longer than planned
Giving up activities you used to enjoy
Continuing to use despite physical or mental health consequences
Relationship conflict or isolation related to use
Legal or financial problems tied to substance use
Feeling unable to cope without the substance

Our Treatment Approach

We integrate Motivational Interviewing, CBT, trauma-focused therapy, and relapse prevention planning. We understand that substance abuse often co-occurs with depression, anxiety, trauma, and chronic pain—and we address them together.

Stress is inevitable. Chronic, unmanaged stress is not. When stress becomes persistent, it affects your physical health, mental health, relationships, and ability to function. Therapy goes far deeper than relaxation techniques—it addresses the patterns, beliefs, and life structures that fuel ongoing stress.

Signs You May Benefit from Stress Management Support

Feeling constantly overwhelmed, rushed, or unable to keep up
Physical symptoms: headaches, tension, stomach problems, fatigue
Difficulty sleeping due to worry or racing thoughts
Irritability, short temper, or emotional reactivity
Using food, alcohol, or screens to decompress
Neglecting relationships or things you enjoy due to stress

Our Treatment Approach

We use CBT, mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) principles, ACT, and practical life-structure work to address both the symptoms and the sources of stress. We also explore perfectionism, overcommitment, and people-pleasing patterns that keep the stress cycle going.

The mental game is where championships are won—and where athletes quietly suffer. Whether you’re dealing with performance anxiety, burnout, injury recovery, or the pressure of high-stakes competition, Oak Tree Behavioral Services offers sports psychology-informed therapy to help you compete at your best.

Signs You May Benefit from Sports Performance Support

Anxiety before or during competition
Mental blocks or choking under pressure
Difficulty recovering mentally after injury
Burnout, loss of motivation, or withdrawal from sport
Identity struggles tied to athletic performance
Perfectionism or fear of failure affecting your game

Our Treatment Approach

We use evidence-based mental performance techniques including visualization, attentional focus training, self-talk restructuring, and CBT for performance anxiety. We also address the whole athlete—including mental health challenges that exist beyond sport.

Chronic insomnia affects nearly one in three adults and is strongly linked to depression, anxiety, and physical health problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is the gold-standard first-line treatment—more effective than sleep medications with no side effects.

Signs You May Benefit from Sleep & Insomnia Support

Difficulty falling asleep at night
Waking up in the middle of the night and unable to return to sleep
Waking too early
Daytime fatigue, irritability, or cognitive difficulties
Reliance on sleep medications that are losing effectiveness
Anxiety about sleep itself

Our Treatment Approach

CBT-I addresses the behavioral habits and thoughts that perpetuate insomnia. Treatment typically includes sleep restriction therapy, stimulus control, cognitive restructuring of sleep-related beliefs, and sleep hygiene. Most clients see significant improvement within 6–8 sessions.

Compulsive sexual behavior—sometimes called sexual addiction—involves a pattern of sexual thoughts or behaviors that feel out of control, cause significant distress, and continue despite harmful consequences. Our therapists provide skilled, non-shaming treatment that addresses the underlying drivers of compulsive behavior.

Signs You May Benefit from Sexual Addiction Support

Pornography use that feels compulsive or out of control
Sexual behaviors that continue despite relationship or professional consequences
Failed attempts to reduce or stop sexual behavior
Using sexual behavior to cope with stress, loneliness, or pain
Secrecy, shame, or a double life
Escalating sexual behavior over time\

Our Treatment Approach

We use CBT, ACT, and trauma-informed approaches to address compulsive sexual behavior. We also provide couples therapy for partners who have been impacted, including betrayal trauma support.

Sexual concerns are among the most common—and most underaddressed—mental health issues. Whether you’re dealing with desire discrepancy, sexual dysfunction, intimacy avoidance, or the aftermath of sexual trauma, sex therapy provides a professional, confidential space to work through issues that affect your quality of life and relationships.

Signs You May Benefit from Sex Therapy Support

Low sexual desire or desire differences with a partner
Difficulty with arousal, orgasm, or sexual pain
Sexual anxiety or performance concerns
Intimacy avoidance or shutdown after trauma
Sexual compulsivity or out-of-control sexual behavior
Relationship strain due to sexual incompatibility

Our Treatment Approach

Sex therapy is talk-based (not physical) and uses sensate focus exercises, psychoeducation, trauma processing, and couples intimacy work. Our therapists are trained in AASECT-aligned approaches and address both individual and relational dimensions of sexual health.

Self-harm is often a way of coping with overwhelming emotions—not a sign of being ‘broken’ or beyond help. At Oak Tree Behavioral Services, we provide a non-judgmental space to understand what’s driving self-harming behavior and develop healthier, more effective ways to manage emotional pain.

Signs You May Benefit from Self-Harm Support

Cutting, burning, scratching, or hitting yourself
Using physical pain to manage emotional numbness or distress
Hiding injuries from others
Feelings of shame or secrecy around the behavior
Escalating frequency or severity over time
Self-harm as a response to trauma, anxiety, or depression

Our Treatment Approach

We use DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), which is the gold-standard treatment for self-harm, along with trauma-informed care. DBT teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills that address the root causes of self-harm.

Low self-esteem quietly sabotages careers, relationships, and happiness. It shapes how you treat yourself, what you pursue, and what you believe you deserve. Therapy can help you identify where your self-image came from, challenge the beliefs that hold you back, and build genuine, lasting confidence.

Signs You May Benefit from Self-Esteem Support

Chronic self-criticism or negative self-talk
Difficulty accepting compliments or recognizing your strengths
People-pleasing or difficulty saying no
Fear of failure or avoidance of new challenges
Feeling fundamentally flawed, unlovable, or not enough
Comparisons to others that leave you feeling inadequate

Our Treatment Approach

We use CBT, schema therapy, and compassion-focused therapy to identify the origins of low self-esteem and build a more balanced, grounded self-concept—one rooted in evidence rather than early wounds.

School is where children spend most of their waking hours—and for many, it’s a significant source of stress, anxiety, or conflict. Whether your child is struggling academically, socially, or emotionally in school, therapy can help identify what’s getting in the way and build skills to thrive.

Signs You May Benefit from School Issues Support

Refusing to go to school or frequent absences
Anxiety about tests, grades, or performance
Difficulty with teachers, peers, or school rules
Declining grades despite effort
Behavioral problems in the classroom
Bullying, social exclusion, or conflict with classmates

Our Treatment Approach

We assess academic, emotional, and social factors contributing to school struggles. We use CBT, school refusal protocols, and coordinate with school counselors and teachers with parental consent to create a consistent support environment.

Relationship struggles—whether with a partner, family member, friend, or colleague—can be a major source of pain and stress. Therapy helps you understand your relational patterns, communicate more effectively, and build the connections you want.

Signs You May Benefit from Relationship Issues Support

Recurring conflict with the same person
Feeling chronically misunderstood or dismissed
Difficulty trusting others after past hurt
Patterns of choosing the wrong people or relationships
Fear of intimacy or commitment
Codependency, people-pleasing, or unhealthy boundaries

Our Treatment Approach

We use attachment-based therapy, CBT, and interpersonal approaches to help you understand how early experiences shape your current relationships and build more secure, satisfying connections.

Pregnancy and the postpartum period are among the most emotionally complex times in a person’s life. Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders affect one in five new mothers—and are among the most common, and most undertreated, medical complications of pregnancy. You deserve real support.

Signs You May Benefit from Pregnancy, Prenatal & Postpartum Support

Persistent sadness, emptiness, or crying during or after pregnancy
Anxiety, panic attacks, or intrusive thoughts about your baby
Feeling detached from your baby or unable to bond
Rage, irritability, or feeling out of control
Fear that you’re a bad mother or that something will happen to your baby
A traumatic birth experience

Our Treatment Approach

We are trained in perinatal mental health and use evidence-based approaches including CBT, trauma-focused therapy, and interpersonal therapy adapted for the perinatal period. We support individuals through pregnancy loss, birth trauma, PPD, postpartum anxiety, and postpartum PTSD.

The loss of a beloved pet is a profound grief—and one that’s often minimized by those who haven’t experienced it. Pets are family members, sources of unconditional love and routine, and for many people, central figures in daily life. If you’re struggling after losing a pet, your pain is real and deserves real support.

Signs You May Benefit from Pet Loss Support

Intense sadness, emptiness, or crying spells after your pet’s death
Guilt about end-of-life decisions
Difficulty functioning at work or home
Others dismissing your grief as ‘just losing a pet’
The loss triggering memories of other losses
Anticipatory grief if your pet is terminally ill

Our Treatment Approach

We provide compassionate grief counseling that honors the significance of animal bonds. We address guilt, trauma around the circumstances of death, anticipatory grief for aging pets, and the particular isolation that comes with pet loss.

Friendships are central to a child’s wellbeing and development—but social struggles can be incredibly painful and difficult to navigate alone. Whether your child is being bullied, has difficulty making friends, or is dealing with toxic peer dynamics, our therapists can help.

Signs You May Benefit from Peer Relationships Support

Difficulty making or keeping friends
Being bullied or engaging in bullying behavior
Social anxiety in peer settings
Exclusion or rejection by peers
Social media-related conflict or distress
Loneliness, withdrawal, or feeling different from peers

Our Treatment Approach

We use social skills training, CBT, and narrative therapy to help children and teens build confidence, navigate social situations, and develop authentic connections. Parent involvement is often included to reinforce skills at home.

Parenting is the most important job in the world—and the one with the least training. Whether you’re struggling with a defiant toddler, a troubled teen, co-parenting conflict, or simply feeling overwhelmed and ineffective as a parent, therapy can give you practical tools and renewed confidence.

Signs You May Benefit from Parenting Support Support

Feeling like nothing you try with your child works
Power struggles, defiance, or frequent meltdowns
Anxiety about your child’s behavior, development, or future
Co-parenting conflict affecting your children
Parenting a child with ADHD, autism, trauma, or behavioral challenges
Feeling burned out, resentful, or disconnected as a parent

Our Treatment Approach

We draw on Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) principles, Collaborative Problem Solving, and evidence-based parenting strategies. We work with the parent alone or with parent and child together depending on what will be most effective.

Obesity is rarely just about diet and exercise—it’s shaped by genetics, trauma history, emotional eating, stress, and mental health. Sustainable change requires addressing the psychological dimensions of weight, not just the physical ones. Our therapists provide non-judgmental support for the emotional and behavioral side of weight management.

Signs You May Benefit from Obesity & Weight Management Support

Using food to manage emotions or stress
Feelings of shame, guilt, or disgust related to your body or eating
Yo-yo dieting or inability to sustain changes
Binge eating or loss of control around food
Depression or anxiety that contributes to weight gain
Weight-related health concerns affecting your quality of life

Our Treatment Approach

We use CBT, ACT, and mindful eating approaches to address the emotional patterns underlying weight struggles. We work collaboratively with dietitians and medical providers and can support patients before and after bariatric surgery.

Men face unique pressures—cultural expectations to appear strong, difficulty asking for help, and mental health stigma that runs deep. Our therapists provide a direct, practical, judgment-free environment where men can address real challenges without being told how to feel.

Signs You May Benefit from Men’s Issues Support

Anger, irritability, or emotional shutdown
Withdrawing from relationships or activities you used to enjoy
Using work, alcohol, or screens to avoid emotional pain
Anxiety about work performance, finances, or identity
Relationship problems or feeling disconnected from your partner
Life transitions (divorce, job loss, fatherhood, retirement)

Our Treatment Approach

We meet men where they are—offering direct, solution-focused therapy that builds on strengths rather than dwelling on weakness. We work on communication, emotional intelligence, purpose, and the specific pressures men face in today’s world.

Every relationship hits difficult stretches—communication breakdowns, growing apart, conflict patterns, or major life transitions. Whether you’re preparing for marriage, working through a rough season, or recovering from a serious rupture, couples therapy at Oak Tree Behavioral Services can help you reconnect.

Signs You May Benefit from Marital & Premarital Counseling Support

The same arguments happening over and over
Feeling more like roommates than partners
Emotional or physical disconnection
Infidelity or breach of trust
Major life disagreements (finances, parenting, intimacy)
Wanting to start marriage on the right foundation

Our Treatment Approach

We use Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Imago Therapy techniques depending on what fits your relationship best. Premarital counseling proactively builds communication skills, aligns expectations, and identifies potential friction points before they become problems.

Sometimes you don’t need to process trauma—you need a skilled partner to help you clarify your values, set meaningful goals, and stop getting in your own way. Our clinician-led life coaching blends therapeutic insight with forward-focused action planning to help you live with intention.

Signs You May Benefit from Life Coaching Support

Feeling stuck, unfulfilled, or directionless
Difficulty making decisions or committing to goals
Procrastination or self-sabotaging patterns
Wanting more from life but not knowing where to start
Life transitions without clear next steps
Low motivation or persistent sense of mediocrity

Our Treatment Approach

Unlike coaches without clinical training, our therapist-coaches understand how psychological patterns—anxiety, perfectionism, fear of failure—sabotage progress. We combine evidence-based techniques with practical goal-setting to create real, lasting momentum.

Infertility is a profound loss that’s often invisible to the outside world. The emotional toll of diagnosis, treatment cycles, miscarriages, and uncertainty can be devastating. Oak Tree Behavioral Services provides a space where your grief and anxiety are fully understood—not minimized.

Signs You May Benefit from Infertility Support

Grief after a miscarriage or failed IVF cycle
Anxiety and obsessive thinking about fertility
Relationship strain with a partner due to fertility struggles
Isolation from pregnant friends or family
Depression or hopelessness about building a family
Emotional exhaustion from the treatment process

Our Treatment Approach

We provide individual and couples therapy tailored to the unique emotional landscape of infertility. Therapy addresses grief, anxiety, relationship strain, and the existential questions that infertility raises about identity and the future.

Grief is the price of love—and there is no wrong way to grieve. Whether you’ve lost a loved one, a relationship, a job, a pregnancy, or a sense of who you are, grief counseling provides a space to process your loss and find a way forward. Our therapists offer compassionate, skilled support for all kinds of grief.

Signs You May Benefit from Grief & Loss Support

Intense sadness, longing, or emptiness after a loss
Difficulty accepting that the loss is real
Avoiding reminders of the person or thing you lost
Guilt, anger, or numbness
Disrupted sleep, appetite, or functioning
Grief that feels stuck or gets worse over time

Our Treatment Approach

We draw on the Dual Process Model of grief, Complicated Grief Treatment (CGT), and meaning-making approaches. We honor your unique grief process rather than imposing a timeline or set of ‘stages’ you must follow.

Problem gambling is a behavioral addiction that can quietly devastate finances, relationships, and self-worth before it’s recognized as a problem. Whether it’s sports betting, casino gambling, online poker, or lottery, Oak Tree Behavioral Services provides evidence-based counseling to help you regain control.

Signs You May Benefit from Gambling Addiction Support

Needing to gamble more to feel the same excitement
Failed attempts to cut back or stop gambling
Gambling to escape problems or relieve distress
Lying to family or friends about gambling
Jeopardizing relationships, job, or finances because of gambling
Chasing losses with more gambling

Our Treatment Approach

We use CBT and Motivational Interviewing specifically adapted for gambling disorder. We also address underlying issues—depression, anxiety, boredom, impulsivity—that sustain problematic gambling. Financial and relationship impact is incorporated into treatment.

Most bariatric surgery programs require a pre-surgical psychological evaluation to assess your readiness for surgery and long-term success. Oak Tree Behavioral Services provides comprehensive, compassionate evaluations completed by doctoral-level clinicians—with results delivered promptly to support your surgical timeline.

Signs You May Benefit from Gastric Bypass Evaluations Support

Your surgeon or bariatric program has required a psych eval
You want to ensure emotional readiness before surgery
You have a history of depression, anxiety, trauma, or eating concerns
You want support managing emotional eating after surgery
You’re preparing for significant lifestyle changes
You need documentation for insurance approval

Our Treatment Approach

Our evaluation includes a clinical interview, behavioral health screening, and a written report sent to your surgical team. We assess psychological readiness, identify risk factors, and provide recommendations for pre- and post-surgical support. The process is supportive, not gatekeeping.

Family conflict—whether between parents and children, siblings, or blended family members—can erode trust and closeness if left unaddressed. Family therapy at Oak Tree Behavioral Services helps families communicate more effectively, repair ruptures, and create a healthier home environment.

Signs You May Benefit from Family Conflict Support

Frequent arguments that escalate or don’t resolve
Communication breakdown between family members
A child or teen showing behavioral or emotional problems
Conflict following a major change (divorce, remarriage, loss)
Power struggles between parents and children
Estrangement or emotional cutoff within the family

Our Treatment Approach

We use family systems therapy, Structural Family Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Family Therapy to identify unhealthy patterns and help your family develop new ways of relating. Sessions may include the whole family or specific subsystems depending on the presenting issue.

Emotional disturbance refers to a range of conditions that affect emotional regulation, behavior, and functioning—often showing up in school, work, and relationships. Whether the result of trauma, neurodevelopmental differences, or environmental stress, these challenges are treatable with the right support.

Signs You May Benefit from Emotional Disturbance Support

Persistent sadness, anxiety, or mood instability
Difficulty building or maintaining relationships
Inappropriate emotional responses to situations
Physical complaints without medical cause
Fear or anxiety that interferes with daily life
Behavioral problems at school or work

Our Treatment Approach

We assess the root causes of emotional dysregulation and build individualized treatment plans using CBT, DBT, trauma-informed care, and family systems approaches. We also collaborate with schools and IEP teams when working with children.

Eating disorders are among the most serious and misunderstood mental health conditions—and one of the most treatable when the right support is in place. Whether you’re struggling with anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, or a complicated relationship with food and your body, our team is here to help you heal.

Signs You May Benefit from Eating Disorders Support

Obsessive thoughts about food, weight, or body image
Restricting, bingeing, or purging behaviors
Avoiding social situations involving food
Extreme distress about eating or body appearance
Physical symptoms like fatigue, hair loss, or dizziness
Secrecy around eating habits

Our Treatment Approach

We use Enhanced CBT for Eating Disorders (CBT-E), DBT, and Acceptance-Based approaches tailored to your specific diagnosis and presentation. We coordinate with dietitians and medical providers to ensure your care is comprehensive and safe.

Dual diagnosis—also called co-occurring disorders—means having both a mental health condition and a substance use disorder at the same time. Treating only one while ignoring the other rarely works. Oak Tree Behavioral Services specializes in integrated care that addresses both simultaneously.

Signs You May Benefit from Dual Diagnosis Support

Using substances to cope with depression, anxiety, or trauma
Mental health symptoms that worsen with use
Multiple failed attempts at recovery
Feeling ‘different’ or struggling since adolescence
Instability in relationships, housing, or employment
Prior psychiatric hospitalization combined with substance use

Our Treatment Approach

We provide integrated outpatient therapy that addresses mental health and substance use in every session—not in silos. Our clinicians are trained in trauma, mood disorders, personality disorders, and addiction, and coordinate with prescribers when psychiatric medication is part of your care plan.

Drug abuse takes many forms—prescription misuse, illicit drug use, or recreational use that’s gotten out of hand. Whatever your situation, you don’t have to face it alone. Oak Tree Behavioral Services offers compassionate, evidence-based outpatient counseling to help you understand your use and move toward lasting recovery.

Signs You May Benefit from Drug Abuse Support

Using drugs more than intended
Spending excessive time obtaining, using, or recovering from drugs
Using drugs in dangerous situations
Neglecting school, work, or family responsibilities
Continuing use despite negative consequences
Cravings or strong urges to use

Our Treatment Approach

Our approach integrates Motivational Interviewing, CBT, and relapse prevention planning. We treat drug abuse in the context of your whole life—addressing trauma, mental health, relationships, and environment.

Codependency is a pattern where your sense of self-worth, safety, and purpose becomes enmeshed with another person’s wellbeing—often at the expense of your own. It’s common among people who grew up in chaotic households or have loved ones with addiction or mental illness. Therapy can help you rediscover yourself and build relationships rooted in mutual care rather than need.

Signs You May Benefit from Codependency Support

Difficulty saying no or setting boundaries
Feeling responsible for others’ feelings and problems
Neglecting your own needs to care for someone else
Fear of abandonment or rejection
Low self-esteem tied to others’ approval
Enabling destructive behavior in a loved one

Our Treatment Approach

We explore the origins of codependent patterns—often rooted in childhood—and help you build a stronger, more autonomous sense of self. Therapy focuses on boundary-setting, emotional regulation, and healthy interdependence.

Chronic pain doesn’t just hurt physically—it shapes your mood, identity, relationships, and hope for the future. Psychological treatment for chronic pain is among the most evidence-based interventions available. Oak Tree Behavioral Services helps you change your relationship with pain and reclaim your life.

Signs You May Benefit from Chronic Pain Support

Pain lasting more than three months
Depression, anxiety, or anger tied to pain
Avoidance of activities due to fear of pain
Sleep disruption from persistent discomfort
Relationship strain related to chronic illness
Reliance on opioids or medications that concern you

Our Treatment Approach

We use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), CBT for Chronic Pain, and mindfulness-based approaches. These are proven to reduce pain-related suffering and improve function—even when the pain itself can’t be eliminated.

Behavioral issues can show up at any age—from toddlers with defiance to teens engaging in risky behavior to adults struggling with destructive patterns. At Oak Tree Behavioral Services, we assess the underlying causes and develop individualized treatment plans that produce lasting change.

Signs You May Benefit from Behavioral Issues Support

Persistent defiance, aggression, or rule-breaking
Difficulty at school, work, or in relationships
Self-destructive or risky behaviors
Chronic lying or manipulation
Inability to manage emotions or impulses
Social isolation or peer problems

Our Treatment Approach

We draw on behavioral analysis, CBT, and family systems approaches to understand what drives problem behaviors and reinforce positive alternatives. Parent coaching is often incorporated when working with children and adolescents.

Anger is a normal emotion—but when it becomes destructive, it can damage relationships, careers, and your health. Oak Tree Behavioral Services provides anger management counseling to help you understand the root causes of your anger and develop healthier, more effective responses.

Signs You May Benefit from Anger Management Support

Frequent outbursts or explosive anger
Physical aggression or threats
Feeling rage over minor frustrations
Trouble calming down after becoming upset
Relationship problems driven by anger
Regret or shame after angry episodes

Our Treatment Approach

We use evidence-based approaches including CBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, and somatic awareness techniques. We offer both individual therapy and structured anger management programs, including court-ordered anger management that results in a completion certificate.

Addiction is a complex, chronic condition—not a moral failure. Whether you’re struggling with alcohol, drugs, gambling, or behavioral addictions, Oak Tree Behavioral Services offers judgment-free counseling to help you break free from the cycle of addiction and rebuild a meaningful life.

Signs You May Benefit from Addiction Support

Inability to stop using despite wanting to
Neglecting responsibilities at work, school, or home
Continuing use even when it causes harm
Needing more of a substance to feel the same effect
Withdrawal symptoms when not using
Hiding use from loved ones

Our Treatment Approach

Our therapists use Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and relapse prevention strategies. We treat the whole person—addressing underlying trauma, mental health, and environmental factors that contribute to addictive behavior.

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects millions of children and adults, making it difficult to focus, stay organized, and manage impulses. At Oak Tree Behavioral Services, our licensed therapists provide evidence-based ADHD assessment and treatment to help you build the skills you need to thrive at school, work, and home.

Signs You May Benefit from ADHD Support

Chronic difficulty concentrating on tasks
Impulsive decisions or behaviors
Forgetting appointments or losing items frequently
Restlessness or inability to sit still
Struggles with time management and organization
Emotional dysregulation or mood swings

Our Treatment Approach

We use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), executive function coaching, and behavioral strategies tailored for ADHD. We also collaborate with prescribing providers when medication evaluation is appropriate. Our goal is to give you practical tools—not just a diagnosis.