Stephanie Lehto, PsyD

Professional Titles

• OCD Therapist
• SRMH Therapist

Publications

• Naibauer, S., Lehto, S., Branagan, W. T., Reynolds, N., Mikulich-Gilbertson, S., Page, C. E., & Davis, R. A. (2025). Attitudes towards living organ donation: a cross-sectional survey study. Frontiers in Public Health, 13, 1552393.
• Wolfe, J. H., Lehto, S., Sakai, J. T., Mikulich-Gilbertson, S. K., & Davis, R. A. (2025). The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on medical student mental health. PLOS Mental Health, 2(4), e0000264.
• Gault, J. M., Cascella, N., Moukaddam, N., Lehto, S., Hosokawa, P., Appelbaum, P. S., ... & Davis, R. A. (2025). Ethical considerations of deep brain stimulation for treatment refractory schizophrenia: surveying stakeholders. BMC psychiatry, 25(1), 796.
• • Lehto, S. Introduction. Intrusive Thoughts. February 2025, vol4(2). • Lehto, S. OCD Challenges. Intrusive Thoughts. February 2025, vol 4(2). • Lehto, S. How to Survive the Summer When You’re a Vampire. Intrusive thoughts. May 2025, vol4(3). • Lehto, S. No Really, I Gotta Catch ‘Em All!. Intrusive Thoughts. August 2025, vol4(4). • Lehto, S. I’m Fine, Thanks for Asking (But Also Maybe Not). November 2025, vol5(1).
• Lehto, S., & Davis, R., Tracking Treatment Outcomes in OCD: Insights from the CU Anschutz OCD Program. Poster Presentation, Department of Psychiatry Poster Session, March 19, 2025, Aurora, CO.
• Vandeveer, L., Persinger, A., & Lehto, S. Process of Involuntary Mental Health Treatment (M1 Hold) at the Outpatient Level. Poster Presentation, Department of Psychiatry Poster Session, March 19, 2025, Aurora, CO.
• • Kelley, L. & Lehto, S. When Swim Season and Hot Days Bring Sadness, Not Fun. CU Anschutz News. June 23, 2025: https://news.cuanschutz.edu/news-stories/when-swim-season-and-hot-days-bring-sadness-not-fun • Kelly, L., & Lehto, S. ‘Limerence’ vs. Crush: Why Your Obsession Might Be Something More Serious. September 8. 2025: https://news.cuanschutz.edu/news-stories/limerence-vs.-crush-why-your-obsession-might-be-something-more-serious • Mason, K., & Lehto, S. A CU Anschutz Psychologist’s Gratitude Practices. CU Anschutz News. November 10, 2025. https://news.cuanschutz.edu/medicine/psychologist-guide-gratitude-practices
• Naibauer, S, Branagan, T., Mikulich-Gilbertson, S., Lehto, S., & Davis, R. Perspectives on Living Organ Donation. PURPLE Poster Session, Department of Psychiatry, August 13, 2024.
• Evan-Cook, B., Lehto, S., & Persinger, A., 2024. Review of Literature: Pet Ownership and Mental Health Benefits. Poster Presentation, Department of Psychiatry Poster Session, March 20, 2024, Aurora, CO.
• Lehto, S., Davis, R., & Cooke, B. (2024, June 27). Pawsitive Psychology series: Pets and Eating Disorders. University of Colorado Anschutz and Keiser University. Virtual.
• Lehto, S. Comparison. Intrusive Thoughts. February 2024, vol3(2). Lehto, S. But what if it isn’t OCD? Intrusive Thoughts. May 2024, vol3(3). Lehto, S. Social Media Activity. Intrusive Thoughts. August 2024, vol3(4). Lehto, S. My Love-Hate Relationship with Social Media. Intrusive Thoughts. August 2024, vol3(4). Lehto, S. Navigating Diet Culture over the Holidays. Intrusive Thoughts. November 2024, vol4(1).
• Lehtos, S. (2024). Exposure Palooza Workbook. [patient workbook].

Practice Locations

• University of Colorado Hospital

Specialty Information

• Psychology

• Mental Health and Behavior - Anxiety
• Mental Health and Behavior
• Mental Health and Behavior - Depression
• Mental Health and Behavior - Eating Disorders
• Mental Health and Behavior - Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
• Mental Health and Behavior - Stress
• Mental Health and Behavior - Bereavement
• Wellness and Prevention
• Stress Management