Front Range Treatment Center is overseen by Jenell Effinger, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist licensed in Colorado and Washington. She received her Ph.D. from Seattle Pacific University in 2013 and completed her predoctoral training at Utah State Hospital. Dr. Effinger specializes in treating issues of impulse control, substance use, self-injury, suicidal thoughts and behaviors, and intense moods. She also works with individuals with psychotic experiences. Dr. Effinger has advanced training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and has completed intensive training in DBT through The Linehan Institute's Behavioral Tech. In addition to her training in DBT, Dr. Effinger has advanced training in Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Motivational Enhancement Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, and Trauma-Focused CBT. Dr. Effinger has worked in a wide-range of settings including state hospitals, outpatient community clinics, private practice, and high schools.
Degree | Major | School | Year |
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PhD | Clinical Psychology | Seattle Pacific University | 2013 |