Dennis Ballinger, MA, LMFT

Dennis Ballinger is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Addictions Specialist, and serve’s as Jaywalkers Chief Clinical Officer. He is a member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) and an Approved Supervisor and Approved Supervisor of Supervision through AAMFT. Dennis has over 25 years of experience providing counseling to individuals, couples, and families who are struggling with co-occurring disorders. He has been trained and certified in a number of evidence-based practices, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Functional Family Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Hypnosis for the treatment of Trauma, and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, among others. Dennis has trained over 50 individuals working towards their master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and has been a consultant to hundreds of therapists, case workers, and other professionals. He has presented to professionals and community members throughout Colorado and the nation on issues related to co-occurring disorder treatment, family therapy, trauma, and attachment disorders. Dennis lives with his wife in Glenwood Springs and enjoys all the Roaring Fork Valley has to offer in terms of outdoor lifestyle.