Dana Charatan, PsyD

I am a clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst in the state of Colorado. I completed my pre-doctoral internship and my post-doctoral fellowship at the Wardenburg Health Center at the University of Colorado.

In addition to providing psychotherapy, supervision, and consultation services, I am also a published author and nationally and internationally invited speaker on a variety of topics related to psychology and psychoanalysis, including eating disorders, working with survivors of abuse and other traumas, and training of young professionals. I have extensive experience in mentoring graduate students and young professionals, supervising, consulting, and program development for individuals in training ranging from undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate levels.

After receiving my doctorate in clinical psychology, I completed a post-doctoral four year certification in contemporary psychoanalysis as a candidate in the nationally regarded National Training Program in Contemporary Psychoanalysis at the National Institute for the Psychotherapies in New York City. I served two terms as the Secretary for the Division of Psychoanalysis (Division 39) of the American Psychological Association where I continue as a board member, along with active memberships in several professional organizations devoted to psychology, psychotherapy, and psychoanalysis.

I have also worked as the Training Director for the Boulder Institute for Psychotherapy and Research, where I have also taught, supervised post-graduate trainees, and developed programs and courses for students. I founded the organization's Psychobabble series, a monthly seminar offered by professionals in the greater Boulder community to enhance local therapists' education about issues pertaining to the practice of psychotherapy.

As you can probably see, I am a big believer in education as a lifelong process, and I strive to bring this interest and curiosity into my work every day.