Elizabeth Olson
Psy.D., L.C.S.W., C.G.P., Licensed Psychologist
Founder, Clinical Director
Dr. Elizabeth Olson offers individual, group, and family psychotherapy. Dr. Olson has worked with adolescents, young adults, families, parents, and adults in her private practice for over twenty years. She works with clients over time to help them create lasting, in-depth character change through a deeper understanding and awareness of unconscious, procedural patterns. She enjoys working with individuals, groups and families to create happier and healthier ways of being in relationship with others. Dr. Olson offers consultation on Dialectic Behavior Therapy, family treatment, and group psychotherapy. She presents nationally and has been published on topics that include group psychotherapy, mindfulness, eating disorders, dialectical behavior therapy, parenting, and family dynamics. As a psychologist, her work is informed by her interest in the unconscious, neuropsychology, mindfulness practice, behavioral strategies, and her experiences as a parent and a spouse. In her own life, she enjoys hiking, running, yoga, meditation, and spending quality time with family and friends!
Francis Kaklauskas
PsyD, CACIII, FAGPA, C.G.P., LPC
Clinical Consultant, Psychologist
Dr. Kaklauskas, works with adolescents, young adults, adults, families, couples and groups. He currently leads supervision, training and process groups in his practice. He graduated from the Master of Arts in Contemplative Psychotherapy program in 1992. Since that time, he has provided psychotherapy and other psychological services. He is a Fellow and Board Member of the American Group Psychotherapy Association, as well as serving on a variety of national tasks forces and committees focusing of the topics of research and diversity. Dr. Kaklauskas’ other publications include being the primary psychological consultant and on-screen presenter for the best selling three part video series, Hooked: The Addiction Trap, and co-authoring the Group Psychotherapy chapter in The Handbook of Clinical Psychology. He has also co-edited two critically acclaimed psychotherapy textbooks, Brilliant Sanity: Buddhist Approaches to Psychotherapy and Existential Psychology East-West.
Therapists
Lydia Bailey
M.A., LPCC
Psychotherapist
Lydia received her Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Regis University in August 2021. She went on to work as a mental health therapist in a juvenile justice setting for two years, where she supported youth in making meaningful changes in their lives. Lydia offers therapy for trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, perfectionism, difficult behaviors, and emotional dysregulation. She looks forward to hearing your story and supporting you on your journey of wellness. In her clinical work, Lydia integrates interventions from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Somatic Experiencing® approaches. She grew up near Austin, TX, and loves to spend her time getting creative, listening to podcasts, taking walks, and singing and dancing.
Judy Taub
L.C.S.W., CAS
Psychotherapist
Judy Taub is a licensed clinical social worker who has been practicing in Colorado for the past thirty years. She provides individual, group and couples therapy, as well parent coaching. Judy spent much of her social work career with students at the counseling center at the University of Colorado-Boulder. As the Associate Director of Clinical Services, she oversaw all the clinical programs at the counseling center. She is a strength-based therapist who draws from her broad training in DBT, psychodynamic therapy, substance abuse treatment and trauma work to provide skills, and a greater self-understanding, to support the growth and development of clients. Judy received her MSW at the Smith College School of Social. In her spare time, Judy loves to spend time with her family, preferably in the mountains skiing, biking or hiking or traveling the world.
Abbey Case
SWC
Abbey Case is a Social Work Candidate (SWC) and has been with The Collective for Psychological Wellness since 2020. She received her Masters in Social Work in May 2024 from Metropolitan State University of Denver. In addition to her experience at The Collective, Abbey has worked in teen residential, intensive adult outpatient, and criminal legal settings. Her approach is client centered, and she draws on many frameworks such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), to support client empowerment and self-actualization. Abbey grew up in Boulder and has a deep appreciation for the outdoors. She enjoys traveling the world, spending time with her cat, and reading.