Clinical Psychologist
Specializing in the treatment of complex traumatic stress for survivors of interpersonal and sexual violence, eating disorders, anxiety, the intersection of mental stress and athletics, and mental health issues impacting athletic performance.
Dr. Claypool is trained in EMDR, Acudetox, Ego State Therapies, Neurofeedback, and HeartMath Biofeedback and serves Monument, Colorado Springs, the Pikes Peak Region, and the State of Colorado.
Recovery from Interpersonal/Relationship and Sexual Violence
Dr. Claypool specializes in psychotherapy for the recovery from interpersonal and sexual violence. This includes not only violent events, but the impact that unhealthy, abusive, and emotionally hostile relationships have on people. Dr. Claypool has worked with people of all genders and sexual orientations for all forms of relationship violence. Many of Dr. Claypool's clients mention the power of having a male provider, especially one that is aware of gender-based power dynamics, privilege, and cultural messaging around masculinity and femininity. With Dr. Claypool you will experience a safe relationship combined with the latest evidence-based treatments within which you can process your relational trauma and begin to heal.
Trauma and Complex Trauma
If you have suffered a severe loss or have been exposed to persistent trauma over your life, you will want to ensure you see a professional who is trained in treating trauma and complex trauma. Dr. Claypool has been working with survivors of complex trauma since 2011, and has pursued training in the latest evidence-based treatments to best serve his clients. Healing from complex trauma is possible.
Eating Disorders
Dr. Claypool has been treating eating disorders since 2010 and with the intersection of athletics and disordered eating since 2015. Working with a treatment team, including physicians, dietitians, trainers, coaches, and families is a top priority. Psychotherapy can be a difficult process, and having a Psychologist who is trained in the complexities of eating disorders, especially in athletes, can make all the difference.
Depression, Anxiety, and Other Mental Health Conditions
Dr. Claypool has been in practice since 2010 and has experience working with most mental health conditions. Dr. Claypool tailors the latest evidence-based treatments to help get the best outcomes for each client.
Athletes and Mental Health
Often times an athlete may have a mental health concern impeding their performance. In this case, more traditional psychotherapy may be a more fruitful approach compared to just mental performance coaching alone. Dr. Claypool is both a clinical and sport psychologist, uniquely situating him to work with athletes that have mental health concerns. In addition, Dr. Claypool was a high performing athlete himself, and understands the unique challenges that athletes face. Specific issues may range from coping with pressure and expectations, relationship with one's sport and sense of identity, injury and retirement, to depression, anxiety, and/or a history of trauma that has been triggered. In any case, Dr. Claypool is ready to help!
Therapy Tailored to You
Research suggests that one of the most robust predictors of change in psychotherapy is the quality of your connection with your provider and your belief that the treatment plan is right for you. Dr. Claypool believes that every client is unique and deserves a personalized treatment plan. He works closely with each client to develop a plan that suits their individual needs, goals, and preferences. Dr. Claypool uses evidence-based practices and regularly review progress to ensure our clients are getting the most effective treatment possible.
Financial Information
Dr. Claypool is currently a private-pay, out-of-network provider. While he doesn't accept insurance directly, your insurance plan may have out-of-network benefits, which means that they will reimburse you for portion of the session cost. If you would prefer to utilize a company to help you manage utilizing your out-of-network benefits, Dr. Claypool recommends Thrizer. They help to verify your out-of-network benefits and submit superbills. They will manage the reimbursement process end-to-end for you to save you the insurance headache. Once you meet your deductible, you can request an instant reimbursement to skip the insurance wait or receive reimbursements in a few weeks via direct deposit. You can create an account and get started at www.thrizer.com.
*If you have Medicaid State Law prevents Dr. Claypool from seeing you as a private-pay provider. In this event, please let him know and he will work to find appropriate referrals.