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Mr. Brian Gary Whitney, LCSW

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Specializes in: Social Work

Professional interests include: dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing

3520 W. 92nd Avenue Suite 104
Westminster, CO 80031

(303) 429-6600

Mr. Brian Gary Whitney, LCSW is a social worker in Westminster, CO specializing in social work. Mr. Brian Gary Whitney, LCSW is affiliated with Complete Health.

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3520 W. 92nd Avenue Suite 104
Westminster, CO 80031

(303) 429-6600

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6795 E Tennessee Avenue #406
Denver, CO 80224

(303) 728-4315

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Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, is a form of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) that was originally developed to help the most severely mentally ill and depressed patients accept therapy. It relies on the same concept in CBT that examines the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and actions, but in DBT the emphasis is first on acceptance rather than change. There is also an emphasis on mindfulness, 'being in the moment,' and relaxation techniques such as yoga. These are combined with a great deal of validation and encouragement from the therapist.

The word 'dialectical' means acting through opposing forces, and this word refers to a few different opposing concepts in DBT:

The therapy combines traditional Western psychotherapy techniques with Eastern religious philosophy.
Patients must learn that life, thoughts, and feelings are not all black and white -- there are many shades of grey.
The therapy works on accepting and validating the patient for being where they are at the moment while also encouraging them to change for the better.

Dialectical behavior therapy was developed when therapists attempting to use CBT techniques on the most seriously ill patients ran into a problem. When they suggested that a patient change their thoughts, these very vulnerable patients would become overwhelmed and turn aggressive or suicidal. DBT was developed to support these patients with acceptance and validation while still guiding them towards changing problematic thoughts. Although also used for suicidal and self-harming patients today, these days, DBT is mainly used to treat borderline personality disorder. It is one of the few effective interventions for this serious illness.

DBT has been shown to be very effective at reducing self-destructive behavior. It can also be used to teach new coping skills and increase a patient's self-esteem and motivation to become healthier.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Mr. Brian Gary Whitney, LCSW treated as a social worker in Westminster, CO during 2012 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Mr. Brian Gary Whitney, LCSW for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	94

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Mr. Brian Gary Whitney, LCSW treated as a social worker in Westminster, CO during 2013 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Mr. Brian Gary Whitney, LCSW for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	99

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mr. Brian Gary Whitney, LCSW.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mr. Brian Gary Whitney, LCSW in 2013

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	42
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2013

Volume of procedures performed by Mr. Brian Gary Whitney, LCSW for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Mr. Brian Gary Whitney, LCSW treated as a social worker in Westminster, CO were mental health therapy.

mental health therapy	96

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2013

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mr. Brian Gary Whitney, LCSW.

**Age**
75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	7
65 to 74	0

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mr. Brian Gary Whitney, LCSW From 2012 - 2013

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Mr. Brian Gary Whitney, LCSW treated were depression, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	32
High Cholesterol	29
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0