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Bio: Scott F. Olds

​Scott F. Olds, Psychotherapist, HST

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Scott provides Individual counseling and couples counseling in Arvada, Colorado (West Denver.) He particularly enjoys working with Highly Sensitive People (HSPs). Specialties include improving communication skills with couples and working with trauma, anxiety, depression, illness, and grief. Scott is EMDR certified to treat PTSD, trauma, and grief.

Scott is a Psychotherapist in the State of Colorado.

His certifications include:
  • Complex Trauma: Create Change with Parts Work, Somatic Psychology and EMDR by Arielle Schwartz, PhD, CCTP-II, E-RYT - 2024
  • "EMDR Step-by-Step PLUS: Your Start to Finish Guide to Safe and Successful EMDR Therapy" Certification by PESI Healthcare - 2024
  • "EMDR Toolbox for Traumatic Grief and Mourning" Certification by PESI Healthcare - 2024
  • "Practical Application Of Intimate Relationship Skills", a level 1 certification on couples counseling by PAIRS - 2018
  • "Death and the Art of Dying" a certification on grief counseling by the Boulder Shambala Center  - 2008
His trainings include:
  • "Passion and Purpose" a couples workshop by Relating With Heart - 2020
  • "Basic True Love", a couples seminar by Relating With Heart - 2019
  • "The Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)" Weekend Retreat by by Jacquelyn Strickland, 3-day - 2019
  • "Systemic Constellation Work" by Karin Dremel - 2019
  • "Misdiagnosis and Dual-Diagnosis of Gifted Children and Adults" by Catherine Mathon - 2019
  • "Sex Therapy For Non-Sex Therapists" by Deb Azorsky - 2019
  • "The Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)" - passed test by Elaine N. Aron - 2018
  • "Using Gratitude AS Practice For Body, Mind, and Spirit" by Carol O'Dowd - 2018
  • "How To Uncover The Existential Message In Our Dreams" by Robyn Chauvin - 2018
  • "Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)" Training - 2016
  • "Understanding And Supporting Unrecognized Grief" by Harold Ivan Smith - 2008
  • "How To Use Crisis Debriefing When Responding To Crisis And Trauma" by James A. Fogerty - 2007
  • "Suicide Insights From A Survivor" by Terry L. Wise - 2006
  • "Different Ways Of Grieving, Different Ways Of Healing" by Douglas Smith - 2005
  • "Taming The Warrior Within" by Dell Deberardinis - 2005
Scott received training from the Denver Family Institute, CMI, and the Shambhala Center Boulder on subjects including grief counseling, crisis and trauma, grieving children and teens, transforming obstacles into opportunity, and love. ​

Scott has 21 years of experience facilitating groups and individuals experiencing grief, chronic illness, and loss. After losing his first wife to ALS, he transformed his grief into action by guiding others to find happiness and meaning in their lives. Scott has worked with a broad spectrum of organizations in the metro-Denver area, including the ALS Association, Brain Injury Association of Colorado, and Judi's House (family support for grief and loss). 

Scott is a past treasurer and board member of the Colorado Association of Psychotherapists.
He has served the community as a board member in mental health organizations, including the Jeffco Family Support Network, Colorado Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health (FFCMH), and was the founding President of the Jefferson County affiliate of FFCMH. Scott also served on the advisory board of Jefferson County Mental Health Court and Foothills Behavioral Health Partners. 

Scott has 35 years experience working with people in the automotive industry, as service manager, technician, where he learned effective communication and people skills for customer support and dispute resolution. Scott earned a certificate for Computer Aided Drafting from the Community College of Denver in 2003.

Scott also loves fly fishing and vintage auto racing.
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I offer sessions in the office, in an open space (weather permitting), by phone, and by video sessions for your safety and convenience. Take a deep breath and give me a call at (303) 817-8369 or email me at [email protected].

Confidential: I am HIPAA compliant, so your privacy is protected.

​Crisis Information: If you are in crisis, call Colorado Crisis and Support at 844-493-8255 or the national Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 for 24/7 for help in an emergency. These lifelines provide free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention, and crisis resources for you or your loved ones.​
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​Scott F. Olds, Psychotherapist
(303) 817-8369
​[email protected]
10960 W. 65th Way
Arvada, Colorado 80004
My office is in Arvada, Colorado.
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