CICI PETERSON
MSW LSW
Psychotherapist
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Cici is licensed and in training as a therapist practicing individual and family therapy.
Cici specializes in supporting children and young adults (3-21 years). Drawing from her experience working in schools with children receiving special education services, as well as neurotypical learners, Cici works with her clients and their families on everything from ADHD and anxiety to conflict resolution and bullying. In addition to working one-on-one with her clients, she provides parenting support to her client’s caregiver(s) and provides pediatric ADHD evaluations.
Cici begins work with her clients by meeting them where they’re at. She prioritizes the mental health needs of her clients using a talk therapy format and employing Family Systems Therapy techniques through a trauma-informed lens.
Professional & Clinical Experience
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Listening/talk therapy
Interactive social-emotional learning
Bibliotherapy
Mindfulness strategies
Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Solution Focused Therapy
Narrative Therapy
Canine-Assisted Therapies
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ADHD: Pediatric Evaluations, Treatment, and Coaching
Depression
Anxiety
Emotional identification
Coping strategies
Developing growth mindsets
Sportsmanship
Perspective taking
Building friendships
Decision making
Self-advocacy
Conflict resolution
Restorative conversations
Bullying
Positive body image
Parenting support
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Teens (13-17)
Young Adults (18-21)
Children (3-12)
Families
LGBTQIA+
BIPOC Individuals
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Master’s Degree in Social Work - University of Denver
Animal-Assisted Social Work Certificate, University of Denver Institute for Human and Animal Connection
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Colorado Licensed Social Worker
Professional Special Services License for School Social Work
Extensive Trauma Training - Bruce Perry, MD, Ph.D.; Gabor Mate, MD; and Janina Fisher; Ph.D
ADHD Training - Dr. Russell Barkley, Dr Sharon Saline