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Dale Thompson

Dale Thompson, LCSW, CSW

Therapist in Colorado

Practical, experienced support for stress and recovery

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30 years of experience listed

LCSW, CSW professional credentials

English languages

  • 30 years experience
  • Focus on relationships
  • Values faith and service

About Dale

Dale Thompson is a licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and low self-esteem. He practices in Colorado and brings a direct, compassionate approach to sessions. Dale speaks English and frames therapy as a team effort where the client’s goals lead the work.

He began his career with a commitment to serve others and has worked in many roles that support healing and recovery. That background includes two decades as an officer providing counseling to military service members and their families, plus work in psychiatric hospitals, the justice system, schools, and faith-based settings. Those experiences inform his practical style and understanding of complex life situations.

Dale has navigated his own health challenges after a traumatic accident, including multiple surgeries and long recovery. That personal experience colors his approach to chronic pain, illness, disability, and the emotional side of healing. He describes therapy as meeting people where they are and helping them build tools to move forward.

His areas of focus cover relationship and communication problems, family of origin issues, caregiver stress, grief and bereavement, first responder issues, and aging and life transitions. He also addresses commitment and control concerns, disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, and the emotional effects of disasters.

Dale centers his service on respect for individual choice, honest conversation, and a holistic view of each person. He invites people to take the next step by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a session according to availability.

Approaches that guide online work and recovery

Two evidence-based therapeutic techniques often used to address trauma, anxiety, and depression are practical skills training and problem-focused therapy. Practical skills training teaches step-by-step ways to manage symptoms like worry, sleep difficulties, and chronic pain so daily life becomes more manageable. Problem-focused therapy targets specific problems such as communication breakdowns, caregiving stress, or relationship concerns and helps build clear strategies to address them.

Another common element is a strength-based, holistic perspective that connects coping skills to a person’s values and life roles. This helps tie recovery to what matters most in work, family, or spiritual life. Choosing the right combination of techniques is a collaborative process; the therapist and client review needs, goals, and preferences and adjust the approach over time.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten check-in time on hectic days, or reduce travel time. A remote session can be a practical way to keep continuity during medical recovery or when coordinating care around caregiving responsibilities.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

30+ years

Credentials

Texas, Colorado

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dale commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship issues, and self esteem concerns, along with caregiver stress, chronic pain and bereavement.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Dale uses a practical, team-oriented approach focused on meeting people where they are and building tools for everyday life.

What kind of background does he bring to sessions?

He has 30 years of experience, including 20 years counseling military service members and families, and roles in hospitals, schools, the justice system, and faith-based settings.

Which credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

He holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Colorado under TX LCSW and CO LCSW listings.

In what languages can I meet with him?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Can people outside the United States work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working together?

Select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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