Gillian Kaag, Ph.D.

Dr. Kaag is a licensed psychologist of nearly 17 years who has built her career around developing deep expertise and experience in the treatment of traumatic stress, depression, relationship problems, and the psychological impact of high stakes careers. Dr. Kaag founded her private practice in 2019 to provide evidence-based trauma treatment, obtaining certification in EMDR and Cognitive Processing Therapy and completing advanced training in the Flash Technique.  In her practice, she has focused on serving physicians, surgeons, military, and special operations forces, serving as a trusted referral partner for the Colorado Physician Health Program and for the Headstrong Project.  Prior to founding her own business, she was the clinic director for the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Center where she led the launch of the clinic and provided evidence-based treatments for veterans and their families. Other relevant clinical experiences have included serving as the Assistant Director of Clinical Services and Trauma Response at the University of Denver Health and Counseling Center where she led the university’s trauma prevention and response for sexual assault and gender violence. She also served as the team lead for a comprehensive DBT program at a medical center in St. Louis where she led the assessment and management of risk for the outpatient program.

Many high performers are used to pushing through on their own. Over time, the weight of that accumulated stress can begin to show up in disruptive ways. Dr. Kaag has dedicated her career to learning gold standard treatments to ensure that when clients have the courage to reach out for help, she is able to offer treatment interventions that they can trust to make a difference. Dr. Kaag helps clients process their most painful experiences and rebuild their mental fitness and resilience.  Her approach is warm but direct—focused on practical tools and honest conversations that lead to real change.