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Dr. Karen C. Tillman
Licensed Clinical Psychologist

My philosophy:

Psychotherapy can be a highly effective tool for resolving any number of concerns, but the most precious gift which therapy can give is the development of inner resources which can be relied upon for a lifetime.

My approach:

My goal is to work with you in order to fully identify and understand your concerns. Once this is accomplished, we will continue to work together to determine the course of treatment which appears most appropriate for you. We will discuss various therapeutic approaches (e.g. cognitive-behavioral vs. psychodynamic) and decide on the approach (or combination of approaches) that both you and I feel will help you best to resolve your concerns. We will also set treatment goals and regularly assess our progress.

I see the following clients:

-Children
-Adolescents
-Adults
-Families
-Couples

Individuals seek my help for a variety of reasons. I have listed my clients' most frequently stated concerns below. For a more detailed explanation of these problems, please see the "reasons people seek help" page. Clients typically are:

-having difficulty with their mood (depression, bipolar disorder)

-feeling very worried or anxious

-having trouble expressing anger constructively

- struggling with life transitions (school changes, graduations, job changes, family change, death)

-desiring help with personal or professional relationships

-having difficulty with their children/spouse

-feeling trapped in their job or are dealing with job loss

- having difficulty adjusting to school/making friends

-wanting to improve their ability to cope with stress

-feeling confused about negative/self defeating thoughts and behaviors

- desiring to understand how their childhood experiences affect current functioning

- experiencing painful/confusing emotions

-suffering from low self-esteem

-dealing with symptoms of ADHD

My Approach

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Welcome. I have created this website in order to offer you an opportunity to access some interesting information and to give you the chance to get to know the services I offer as a licensed clinical psychologist.

It is difficult to make the decision to seek help, and the prospect of finding a psychologist with whom you feel comfortable can be daunting. I hope that this site helps you to understand my background and qualifications (this page) the types of clients I see and my therapeutic approach (practice page), find answers to frequently asked questions (FAQ page), and review common reasons why people seek help (reasons people seek help page).

My Background and Qualifications

My name is Karen Tillman, Ph.D. and I have a private practice in Denver, CO. I received my doctorate in Clinical Psychology from St. John's University in New York City. My five years of graduate training included rigorous academic work and research along with intensive clinical supervision provided by highly respected senior psychologists. During my graduate training I also received a Certificate in Marital and Family Therapy after completing a specialized two year program in couples and family work. I also hold an M.A. from St. John's University and a BA from Tufts University in Boston.

I have worked and trained in a variety of settings. I worked as a therapist and diagnostician for four years in an outpatient clinic that serviced children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. In addition, I have worked with adolescents, adults and families in school settings, residential facilities, and in private and public hospitals including University Hospital and The Children's Hospital.