Licensed clinical social worker recordColorado
Dr. Dorothy Jimenez , LCSW, CSW
Colorado
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - stress and trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW, CSW
- Licensed in Colorado
- LCSW, licence CSW.00001963
- NPI
- 1043596885
- Experience
- 33 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Colorado
These details come from information Dorothy supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting support
About Dorothy
Dr. Dorothy Jimenez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Colorado with 33 years of professional experience. She helps people manage stress and anxiety, process trauma and abuse, cope with grief and loss, and address parenting concerns. Her practice focuses on practical problem-solving and clear conversations about what is getting in the way of daily functioning.
She invites clients to speak freely about difficult feelings and memories. Sessions are straightforward and aimed at clarifying immediate concerns and next steps. Dorothy uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to reduce symptoms and improve coping skills over time.
Her background spans many settings over three decades, giving her experience with a wide range of life challenges. She has worked with issues related to abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment, and family of origin problems. She also addresses caregiver stress, aging and geriatric concerns, and blended family dynamics.
Dorothy helps people facing substance concerns, eating and food-related issues, domestic violence and separation or divorce. She also supports those dealing with disaster-related stress and communication difficulties. Her approach is practical and aimed at workable changes in everyday life.
Throughout her career she has balanced helping people with immediate symptom relief and long-term coping. People can expect direct conversations about goals, realistic steps to try between sessions, and an emphasis on practical skills that fit into busy lives.
BHow sessions work
Evidence-based approaches and online care
Dr. Jimenez uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. One common approach she uses focuses on skills to manage stress and anxiety through practical behavior changes and coping routines. This helps people reduce daily overwhelm and improve sleep, concentration, and activity levels.Another approach emphasizes processing trauma and difficult memories in manageable steps. That method breaks larger problems into smaller tasks, helping clients gradually reduce the intensity of painful reactions and learn safer ways to respond to reminders of past events.
Choosing the best approach is collaborative. The therapist and client review current needs, goals, and preferences and then try methods that fit the situation. Adjustments happen along the way based on what is working and what is not.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online appointments can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, allow brief check-ins when time is limited, or remove travel time for appointments. Talk with the therapist about what will fit into your schedule and which session length or rhythm is most helpful.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
33+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, and self-esteem concerns. She also addresses many related family and life issues listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical steps. Conversations are direct and aimed at clarifying immediate problems and next actions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 33 years of professional work experience in social work and clinical settings.
Is she licensed and where?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Colorado and also holds the CSW credential.
What language are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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