Stanley Schleifer , LPC

Stanley Schleifer is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Colorado with 33 years of experience in outpatient behavioral health settings. He works primarily with adults through to seniors and draws on a range of therapeutic methods to address challenges such as stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, relationship and family concerns, intimacy issues, anger, career difficulties, and bipolar disorder, as well as aging and geriatric needs and communication problems.

He typically blends cognitive-behavioral strategies with a humanistic, client-centered stance and incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) when it fits a client’s needs. Treatment is tailored to each person, with Stanley actively sharing ideas and feedback for the client’s consideration so that care is collaborative and practical.

Colleagues and clients have described him as understanding, easy to talk to, supportive, and respectful. He has substantial experience in outpatient behavioral health clinics and offers support for stresses related to the coronavirus pandemic and other unexpected life pressures. Stanley aims to partner with clients to help them make the positive changes that matter most to them, approaching each case with respect and clear professional judgment. Stanley Schleifer, LPC

Approaches Used Online and Practical Benefits of Remote Care

Stanley commonly draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and cognitive-behavioral approaches in his work. DBT focuses on teaching skills for managing emotions, tolerating distress, and improving interpersonal effectiveness - it can be especially helpful for intense emotional reactions and relationship conflicts. Cognitive-behavioral techniques concentrate on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and to build practical coping strategies.

He also brings a humanistic, client-centered stance that emphasizes respect, empathy, and collaboration. Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process; Stanley works with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences so that therapy feels relevant and effective.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility and accessibility, allowing sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit varied schedules and mobility needs. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in care, continue work during life transitions, and access support from home or other convenient locations.