Misty Weiser , LCSW, CSW

Misty Weiser is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and holds a CSW social work credential, licensed to practice in Colorado and Oregon. The LCSW designation indicates advanced clinical training in social work, while the CSW reflects professional social work qualification. With four years of professional experience, she focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, sleep difficulties, and related mood concerns.

Misty views clients as the experts of their own stories and emphasizes strengths-based collaboration to address challenges and life transitions. She incorporates animal-assisted work into her practice and brings two therapy dogs, Lily and Maggie, into sessions when appropriate. Trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), she also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and other evidence-informed techniques to help clients develop practical skills and build meaningful coping strategies. Polyvagal Theory shapes the way she explains trauma and memory, and she enjoys engaging clients in conversations about therapeutic options. Misty supports people through the courageous step of seeking change, offering calm guidance and focused tools to help them move forward.

Online Approaches for Trauma, Skills, and Meaning

Misty commonly uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) in her work. DBT blends skills training and acceptance strategies to help people manage intense emotions, improve interpersonal communication, and reduce impulsive behaviors. EMDR is a structured approach that helps people process distressing memories and reduce their emotional impact through guided bilateral stimulation and targeted protocols. She also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) ideas to help clients clarify values and take committed action toward a meaningful life.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Misty works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts techniques as progress unfolds. Clients are active partners in shaping the plan for care.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limitations, or geographic constraints. These options allow for consistent access to therapy, the ability to practice skills between sessions, and easier scheduling, while still enabling therapists to provide focused support and evidence-informed techniques.