- DBT informed methods
- Cognitive behavioral ideas
- Work with seniors
About Stanley
Stanley Schleifer is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado with 33 years of clinical experience. He works with adults, including seniors, on common concerns like stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, and anger. He also addresses addictions, career questions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and challenges that come with aging.
Most of his work has been in outpatient behavioral health clinics. Sessions focus on practical skills and clear conversation rather than jargon. He often uses cognitive-behavioral ideas combined with a humanistic, client-centered style to help people understand patterns and try different ways of responding.
Stanley says he actively shares his thoughts and ideas so clients can consider them and decide what fits. That means the therapist listens, offers observations, and suggests strategies people can try between sessions. He works with situational crises, losses, and everyday stresses that build up over time.
He aims for straightforward collaboration around goals people bring. Typical work includes talking through difficult feelings, practicing coping strategies, and building skills for communication and emotion regulation. He notes the coronavirus period has created new stresses and offers support for those challenges.
In practice he sees adults dealing with long-term mood patterns and life transitions. People who want concrete tools for anger, anxiety, or grief will find an approach that focuses on skill building and reasoned discussion.
How DBT and cognitive-behavioral ideas guide online work
Dialectical Behavior Therapy emphasizes practical skills for handling strong emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and tolerating distress. It teaches steps to notice triggers, pause, and pick a different response. Cognitive-behavioral ideas focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood.Finding the right fit is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, personal preferences, and which methods seem most helpful. Together they outline a plan and adjust techniques based on what works in real life.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make sessions easier to fit into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also let someone participate without being on camera if that helps them focus. Licensed professionals tailor pacing, homework, and skill practice so therapy fits everyday life rather than adding more stress.
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Experience
33+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, anger, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, career concerns, bipolar mood issues, and aging-related problems.
What approach does he use in sessions?
He generally uses cognitive-behavioral ideas alongside a humanistic, client-centered style and also works with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) principles.
How much experience does he have?
He has 33 years of experience, most of it in outpatient behavioral health clinics.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Colorado.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he take international clients?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.