Dana Steidtmann, PhD

Assistant Professor, Psychiatry-Adult Psychiatry


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Graduate School
  • PhD, University of Kansas (2010)
Undergraduate School
  • BA, University of Wyoming (WY) (2003)
Internship
  • VA Palo Alto Health Care System (2009)
Fellowships
  • Stanford University Program, Psychology, NIH T32 Training Fellowship (2012)
  • Stanford University Program, Clinical Excellence Research Center (med.stanford.edu/cerc) (2014)
Languages
English
Department
Psychiatry-Adult Psychiatry

Professional Titles

  • Associate Clinic Director, Johnson Depression Center
  • Director of Clinical Quality, Johnson Depression Center
  • Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Research Interests

Using innovative health system strategies to make mental health treatments more effective, accessible and affordable

Publications

  • Arnow, B.A. & Steidtmann, D. Harnessing the potential of the therapeutic alliance. (2014). World Psychiatry, 13(3), 238-240. PMID: 25273288.
  • Vaks Y, Bensen R, Steidtmann D, Wang TD, Platchek TS, Zulman DM, Malcolm E, Milstein A. Better health, less spending: Redesigning the transition from pediatric to adult healthcare for youth with chronic illness. Healthc (Amst). 2016 Mar;4(1):57-68. PubMed PMID: 27001100
  • Laws HB, Constantino MJ, Sayer AG, Klein DN, Kocsis JH, Manber R, Markowitz JC, Rothbaum BO, Steidtmann D, Thase ME, Arnow BA. Convergence in patient-therapist therapeutic alliance ratings and its relation to outcome in chronic depression treatment. Psychother Res. 2016 Feb 1;:1-15. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 26829714
  • Steidtmann D, McBride S, Mishkind MC. Experiences of Mental Health Clinicians and Staff in Rapidly Converting to Full-Time Telemental Health and Work from Home During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Telemed J E Health. 2020 Dec 9. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 33301354
  • Steidtmann D, McBride S, Mishkind MC. Experiences of Mental Health Clinicians and Staff in Rapidly Converting to Full-Time Telemental Health and Work from Home During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Telemed J E Health. 2021 Jul;27(7):785-791. PubMed PMID: 33301354
  • Steidtmann, D., McBride, S., & Mishkind, M. (2022). Patient Experiences with Telemental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Journal of Patient Experience, 9(1-7), pp 1-7
  • Steidtmann D, Manber R, Blasey C, Markowitz JC, Klein DN, Rothbaum BO, Thase ME, Kocsis JH, Arnow BA. Detecting critical decision points in psychotherapy and psychotherapy + medication for chronic depression. J Consult Clin Psychol. 2013 Oct;81(5):783-92. PubMed PMID: 23750462
  • Manber R, Steidtmann D, Chambers AS, Ganger W, Horwitz S, Connelly CD. Factors associated with clinically significant insomnia among pregnant low-income Latinas. J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2013 Aug;22(8):694-701. PubMed PMID: 23863074
  • Arnow BA, Steidtmann D, Blasey C, Manber R, Constantino MJ, Klein DN, Markowitz JC, Rothbaum BO, Thase ME, Fisher AJ, Kocsis JH. The relationship between the therapeutic alliance and treatment outcome in two distinct psychotherapies for chronic depression. J Consult Clin Psychol. 2013 Aug;81(4):627-38. PubMed PMID: 23339536
  • Steidtmann D, Manber R, Arnow BA, Klein DN, Markowitz JC, Rothbaum BO, Thase ME, Kocsis JH. Patient treatment preference as a predictor of response and attrition in treatment for chronic depression. Depress Anxiety. 2012 Oct;29(10):896-905. PubMed PMID: 22767424
  • Steidtmann D, McBride S, Mishkind M, Shore J. Examining Burnout and Perspective on Videoconferencing in the Mental Health Workforce. Telemed J E Health. 2024 Jun;30(7):1892-1895. PubMed PMID: 38588556
  • Steidtmann D, Raffel KE, Green J, MacPhee E, Nagle-Yang S, Schwenk S, Cooke D, Santisteban AC, Dempsey AG. Using Technology to Support Measurement-Based Care: Design and Implementation of the Measurement-Assisted Care Program. Psychiatr Serv. 2024 Oct 23;:appips20240135. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 39439278

Professional Memberships

  • American Psychological Association (APA), Member
  • Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT), Member

Practice Locations

Helen and Arthur E Johnson Depression Center - CU Anschutz Medical Campus
1890 N Revere Ct
Anschutz Health Sciences Bldg, Suite 5240
Aurora, CO 80045
303-724-3300

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Psychology
Conditions & Treatments
  • Stress Management
  • Mental Health and Behavior - Anxiety
  • Mental Health and Behavior - Bereavement
  • Mental Health and Behavior - Depression
  • Mental Health and Behavior - Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
  • Mental Health and Behavior - Panic Disorder
  • Mental Health and Behavior - Phobias
  • Mental Health and Behavior - Postpartum Depression
  • Mental Health and Behavior - Stress
  • Mental Health and Behavior
  • Mental Health and Behavior - Anxiety / Worry / Panic Attacks
  • Mental Health and Behavior - Caregiver stress
  • Mental Health and Behavior - Insomnia
  • Mental Health and Behavior - Mood and Anxiety
  • Mental Health and Behavior - LGBTQ+ related issues
  • Mental Health and Behavior - Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
  • Mental Health and Behavior - Sleep problems
  • Mental Health and Behavior - Trauma / PTSD
Clinical Interests
I provide evidence-based psychotherapy for adults and couples. I often work with adults experiencing stress, depression, anxiety and related issues and frequently use techniques from cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT).

Care Philosophy
I aim to foster a warm, compassionate and collaborative relationship with patients as they work to overcome life's challenges.