A little about me

Dr. Lindsay Rosen, PsyD

My path to becoming a psychologist started in a research lab at Harvard University, using psychological assessments and brain imaging to study how kids think, learn, and connect with others. While I loved the science, my favorite part of the work was getting to know the people behind the research and learning how psychological assessment could offer a deeper understanding of a person.

This experience led me to study developmental psychology at Tufts University where I became fascinated by how our earliest relationships and experiences influence the way we understand ourselves and connect with others later in life. I brought this perspective to Denver, where I earned my doctorate in clinical psychology and worked with people of all ages in homes, schools, clinics, and hospitals. These experiences shaped how I understand people's current struggles in the context of their histories, relationships, and life experiences.

Psychological assessment also remained a central part of my training. I became especially interested in therapeutic assessment, an approach that combines standardized testing with the collaborative, relational aspects of therapy. I loved the idea that an evaluation could do more than identify a diagnosis; it could help people better understand themselves and begin making meaningful changes.

What has remained most consistent throughout my career is how much I genuinely enjoy getting to know people. I love the intellectual challenge of understanding why people think, feel, and behave as they do, but it's the relationships that make this work so meaningful. I'm continually struck by people's resilience and complexity, and grateful for the trust they place in me.

Education and clinical training

University of DenverPsyD, Clinical Psychology (APA-Accredited)

Tufts UniversityM.A., Applied Child Development and Human Study

University of MiamiB.A., Psychology, Phi Beta Kappa, Magna Cum Laude

Birch Psychology, DenverPostdoctoral Fellowship

Community Reach Center, DenverClinical Psychology Internship

My approach

Thoughtful, evidence-based, and genuinely human

My approach combines an understanding of the deeper emotional and relational patterns that shape people's lives with practical strategies for making meaningful changes in the present. My style is warm, engaged, and direct, with room for curiosity, humor, and honest conversations.

Guiding principles

The values that guide my work

01

The relationship comes first

Research consistently shows that the therapeutic relationship is one of the strongest predictors of successful therapy. After all, it's hard to be vulnerable or take an honest look at yourself if you don't feel comfortable with the person sitting across from you. I prioritize building relationships where clients feel understood and at ease being themselves.

02

Education & evidence

Good therapy draws on both scientific research and a thoughtful understanding of the individual. I combine evidence-based approaches with psychoeducation, making the science behind how we think, feel, and behave accessible and relevant to everyday life.

03

Humor has a place here

I believe wit, laughter, and the occasional dose of sarcasm have their place in therapy. Humor can offer a fresh perspective and bring levity to difficult conversations. Therapy can be serious work without feeling serious every minute.

04

Every client makes sense

Even the patterns people find most frustrating about themselves developed for a reason, often as ways of adapting to their experiences and relationships. What once served a purpose may no longer be helpful. Understanding why these patterns developed and persist can help clients approach change with greater compassion and intention.

05

Humility

I welcome conversations about how culture, race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and other aspects of identity shape clients' experiences and perspectives. These conversations call for curiosity, humility, and a willingness to listen without making assumptions.

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An integrative approach

The evidence-based approaches I draw on most

Psychodynamic therapy

Explores how early experiences, unconscious beliefs, and recurring relationship patterns influence present-day emotions and behaviors, often by noticing themes that emerge in therapy.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)

Identifies unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, using practical strategies to question assumptions, test new perspectives, and change habitual responses.

Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)

Uses acceptance, perspective-taking, and values-based exercises to change how people relate to difficult thoughts and feelings, rather than trying to eliminate them.

Mindfulness

Builds awareness of thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations through practices that encourage intentional responses rather than automatic reactions.

Attachment theory

Examines how early relationships shape expectations around trust, closeness, and emotional security, and how these patterns appear in current relationships.

Family systems theory

Explores family roles, expectations, and recurring dynamics to understand how relationships influence individual behavior and emotional experiences.