Stephen Drozda

Stephen Drozda is a licensed psychologist practicing in Colorado with 49 years of experience in the mental health field. He earned both his M.A. and Ph.D. in psychology from the University of Missouri-Columbia and has spent decades working as a psychotherapist, psychological evaluator, administrator, and instructor in a graduate counseling program.

His clinical background includes roles in outpatient clinics, hospitals, residential treatment centers, nursing facilities, and a long-standing office-based practice. For the past 33 years he has lived and worked in the Denver, Colorado area.

Dr. Drozda approaches counseling primarily from cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused orientations, and he also integrates techniques from dialectical behavior therapy when appropriate. He works with a range of age groups, including seniors, and focuses on issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship and family or parenting problems, coping with trauma, and adjustments to life changes related to loss, health, or aging.

He favors an active, problem-solving style in therapy, helping people take practical steps toward their goals and preparing them to handle future challenges. Dr. Drozda maintains his own schedule and generally has appointment availability in addition to the times shown on the BetterHelp site. Most sessions are conducted by video or phone, and he typically responds to messages from clients between sessions within a day.

He is married and the father of two children who work as educators in the performing arts. Outside of his professional life he enjoys travel, a variety of outdoor activities, music, theater, and learning new things.

Beginning therapy can be the hardest step for many people. If you are ready to move forward, Dr. Drozda is prepared to work with you to set realistic goals and support your progress.