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Dr. Laurie Crider, PsyD

Licensed Clinical Psychologist | Colorado

My clinical work is grounded in rigorous training, decades of experience, and a deep respect for the complexity of human psychology. Over more than 30 years, I have worked in a wide range of clinical settings, allowing me to offer psychotherapy and counseling that is both highly informed and carefully individualized.

This breadth of experience supports thoughtful, ethical care for adults seeking meaningful, lasting change.

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Clinical Experience

Over 30 years of clinical mental health experience

25 years in private practice

Private Practice in Colorado since 2015, previously New Hampshire

My diverse clinical experience allows me to truly understand the complexities of human behavior — and to offer deeply informed individualized care. My background includes private practice, outpatient psychotherapy, inpatient and intensive treatment programs, and academic clinical settings.

  • The Renfrew Center

    Coconut Creek, FL

    Inpatient eating disorders group therapist & Intensive Outpatient Eating Disorders Individual Therapist

  • The Brattleboro Retreat

    Brattleboro, VT

    Postdoctoral Fellow & Inpatient Therapist Trauma and Addiction Units

  • Albert Einstein Medical Center

    Philadelphia, PA

    Creative Arts Therapist

  • Child & Adolescent Traumatic Stress Unit

    Fort Lauderdale, FL

    Outpatient Therapist

  • Family Service Agency

     Fort Lauderdale, FL

    Outpatient Therapist

  • University of New Hampshire College Counseling Center

    Durham, NH

    APA-Accredited Predoctoral Internship

  • Antioch University New England

    Keene, NH

    Associate Faculty

  • Center for Eating Disorders Management

    New Hampshire

    Group Therapist

  • Residential Counselor

    Birmingham, England

Specialized Clinical Training

My clinical training emphasizes evidence-based practice that is depth-oriented and solution focused. I integrate approaches strategically to match each individual’s history, goals, and readiness for change.

  • EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy) 

  • ERP (Exposure Response Prevention)

  • IFS (Internal Family Systems)

  • IPT (Interpersonal Psychotherapy)

  • CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and Exposure Therapy

  • Psychodynamic & Psychoanalytic Therapy

  • Existential Therapy

  • Eating Disorder Therapy

  • Mindfulness and Meditation

  • Trauma-Informed Care

Approaches are blended intentionally and never applied as a formula.

Education

  • Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) — Nova Southeastern University (APA-accredited), Fort Lauderdale, FL

  • APA-Accredited Internship — University of New Hampshire College Counseling Center, Durham, NH

  • Postdoctoral Certificate — Institute of Psychoanalysis, Fort Lauderdale, FL

  • Creative Arts in Therapy Program — Hahnemann University, Philadelphia, PA

  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology — University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC

Academic Honors

  • Dean’s List

  • Psi Chi Honor Society

  • Golden Chain Honor Society

Ongoing annual continuing education in specialized clinical areas.