Archives: Our Services

Career Counseling

 

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is career counseling covered by insurance?
It depends on whether a clinical diagnosis is part of treatment. We’ll clarify this during your intake.
How is this different from a career coach?
We’re licensed mental health clinicians who address the emotional roots of career challenges—anxiety, self-worth, trauma—alongside practical planning.
Can you help with burnout?
Yes. Occupational burnout is one of the most common issues we see, and it responds well to therapy.

Veteran Health

 

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to use the VA to see you?
No. You can see us independently from the VA, and we can also coordinate with VA providers if helpful.
Do you accept TriCare?
Yes. We accept TriCare and several other military-connected insurance plans.
Do you understand military culture?
Yes. Our clinicians are trained in military culture and will not require you to explain your service experience from the ground up.

Traumatic Brain Injury

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this for mild TBI or severe TBI?
We work with the full spectrum—from concussion and mild TBI to more significant injuries—adjusting our therapeutic approach accordingly.
Do you work with veterans with TBI?
Yes. TBI is highly prevalent in the veteran population, and we have significant experience with veteran TBI and its co-occurrence with PTSD.
Can family members be involved?
Yes. TBI affects the whole family system, and family education and therapy are often a valuable part of care.

Trauma and PTSD

 

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to talk about everything that happened?
No. Effective trauma therapy doesn’t require you to narrate your trauma in detail. Approaches like EMDR can process trauma without extensive verbal recounting.
Is EMDR scientifically supported?
Yes. EMDR is a gold-standard trauma treatment recognized by the APA, VA, and WHO.
Can trauma from childhood be treated now?
Yes. Childhood trauma can be effectively addressed in adulthood. Many clients find it transformative.

Substance Abuse

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you offer intensive outpatient (IOP)?
We provide standard outpatient counseling. If IOP level of care is indicated, we’ll help connect you with appropriate resources.
Can I continue to see my regular doctor while in substance abuse counseling?
Yes. Coordination with your medical provider is encouraged, especially if medications for addiction treatment (e.g., Suboxone) are involved.
What if I relapse?
Relapse is a common part of recovery, not a failure. We address relapse without shame and use it as information to strengthen your recovery plan.

Stress

 

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is stress ‘bad enough’ to go to therapy for?
If it’s affecting your health, relationships, or quality of life—yes. You don’t have to be in crisis to benefit from therapy.
How many sessions does stress management take?
Many clients see significant relief in 6–10 focused sessions, though some continue longer for deeper pattern work.
Do you offer telehealth?
Yes. We offer both in-person and telehealth sessions across all three Colorado locations.

Sports Performance

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you work with youth athletes?
Yes. We work with athletes from middle school through elite adult competition.
Is sports performance therapy covered by insurance?
Sessions that address clinical concerns (anxiety, depression) are typically covered. Pure performance coaching may not be.
Can you help me come back from an injury?
Yes. The psychological side of injury recovery—fear of re-injury, identity disruption, depression—is a major focus of our sports therapy work.

Sleep or Insomnia

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CBT-I better than sleep medication?
Research consistently shows CBT-I produces better long-term outcomes than medication alone, with no dependence or side effects.
How long does CBT-I take?
Most clients complete CBT-I in 6–8 sessions. Improvements often begin within the first 2–3 sessions.
Does this work for sleep apnea?
CBT-I is designed for insomnia specifically. Sleep apnea requires a different medical intervention. We can help clarify what type of sleep problem you have.

Sexual Addiction

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is sexual addiction a real diagnosis?
Compulsive sexual behavior disorder is recognized by the ICD-11. It’s a real and treatable condition, regardless of the ongoing debate about terminology.
Do you work with partners who’ve experienced betrayal?
Yes. Betrayal trauma following discovery of compulsive sexual behavior is a significant part of what we address.
Is treatment confidential?
Yes. All sessions are confidential with standard legal exceptions.

Sex Therapy

 

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is sex therapy just for couples?
No. Many individuals benefit from sex therapy for concerns that don’t require a partner to be present.
Is anything done physically in sex therapy?
No. Sex therapy is entirely talk-based. Exercises are assigned as homework and discussed in session.
Are sexual topics discussed openly?
Yes. Our therapists are trained to discuss sexual topics professionally and without judgment.