Professional Biography
General Office Hours Monday: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Address: 8791 Wolff Crt., #130, Westminster, CO 80031 [map]
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Tracy Todd, Ph.D., LMFT Co-owner
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Voicemail: 303.654.7784
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Tracy’s Rate is $120 per 50 minutes
Tracy Todd, Ph.D., LMFT
Tracy started the Brief Therapy Institute of Denver, Inc. in 1991. He received his doctorate from Iowa State University in Marriage and Family Therapy. He also holds a Master’s degree from Texas Tech University in Family Relations. He is a licensed marriage and family therapist in the state of Colorado and is a clinical member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy-AAMFT. Tracy has joined the faculty of the Denver Family Insitute www.denverfamilyinstitute.org
Tracy’s practice and the Brief Therapy Institute of Denver, Inc. received international recognition in 1997 when the Family Therapy Networker interviewed and wrote a story on his practice. Tracy has been interviewed by:
| Men's Health | ||
| USA Today | Glamour Magazine | Wall Street Journal (paper) |
| CBSMarketwatch.com | KGO Radio | TheKnot.com |
| Parenting | Here2Listen | Psychotherapy Finances |
| Family Therapy Networker | First for Women | Practice Strategies |
Real Estate Journal-Online Division of the Wall Street Journal |
Budget Living |
Dr. Todd has received the following awards:
- 2000 Practice Award, given by the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. A national award for innovation and practice development.
- 1997, Innovation Award, given by Behavioral Health Centura Link. A national award for innovation.
- 1996, Best Practice Award, given by consortium of managed care organizations. A local award.
- 1993, Outstanding Service Award, given by Colorado Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.
- 1992, Outstanding Counselor Award, determined by peers at EAP, Inc
Tracy is a member of numerous quality assurance committees at local and national levels reviewing standards for psychotherapy services. For nearly 10 years, Tracy was a faculty member at the University of Colorado at Denver, Graduate Program in Marriage and Family Counseling.
Tracy’s Approach to Therapy
Tracy has a three-fold approach to therapy. First, he has the fundamental belief that all clients have strengths, resources and resiliencies that enable them to overcome challenging situations. His approach is to identify these qualities and help you utilize them in treatment. Second, he believes that if he does his job well, you should not be in therapy for long periods of time. Meaning, through education (handouts, instruction, etc.) he will help you achieve the skills needed to solve current and future problems. Finally, he helps you identify and set treatment strategies and goals for therapy. These strategies and goals will be clear, logical, and practical. He has a no nonsense approach to therapy, emphasizing practical solutions and guidance.
Marriage Counseling Payment Considerations
Many couples request my services for marriage counseling, communicational skills training, and sexual enhancement. A common question is "Should we use our insurance for these problems" or "Will my insurance cover marriage counseling." I have highlighted the facts to consider when weighing the use of insurance or self paying.
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Disadvantages |
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Self Pay |
Privacy | Out of pocket expense |
| No insurance intrustion | ||
| No time limits | ||
| No session limits | ||
| Insurance Payment | Might be covered | Often not a benefit |
| If covered, reduced costs | Personal information can be requested | |
| May have time limits | ||
| May have session limits | ||
| Less privacy | ||