Alpine Behavior Therapy Clinic

Lisa Kurth, PhD., L.P.C. earned her Doctorate of Philosophy in Psychology (PhD) with emphasis in Health Psychology/Behavioral Medicine from Northcentral University. She holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from California Lutheran University. She earned her undergraduate degree at the University of Colorado, Boulder. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Psychotherapist. She is also a trained and experienced hypnotherapist.

Dr. Kurth has worked in private and governmental settings as a psychotherapist, case manager and group leader. She also served as a clinical researcher and inpatient provider at UCLA’s Neuropsychiatric Institute in Los Angeles, CA. and as a counselor for Ventura County’s programs for disturbed adolescents.

Dr. Kurth has authored and co-authored numerous clinical publications. Topics include: Treatment and reduction of recidivism in emotionally disturbed juvenile offenders; Behavioral and pharmacological approaches to treatment refractory schizophrenics; and Alternative therapies in women’s gynecological health issues.

Dr. Kurth has been in private practice as a psychotherapist since 1988, in several locations in Southern California and in the North Atlanta area. She founded the Atlanta Behavior Therapy Clinic in Roswell, Georgia, in 1991, where she served as Clinical Director for 14 years.

In 2003, Dr. Kurth founded and established the Alpine Behavior Therapy Clinic in Fort Collins, Colorado, where she now serves as Clinical Director. The Alpine Behavior Therapy Clinic specializes in the assessment and treatment of children, teens, adults, couples and families. Clinical specialty areas include the evaluation and treatment of children and adults, with emphasis on ADD & AD/HD, behavioral and academic challenges, a spectrum of mood and anxiety disorders, OCD and unwanted habits. Dr. Kurth has worked extensively with adolescents and troubled teens, including those with substance use/abuse issues and legal situations. She provides parent training & coaching, 504 & IEP and legal liaison services. She also provides psychoeducation and coping strategies for persons with chronic physical illnesses, with specialty in infertility and gynecological disorders. Dr. Kurth’s approaches include cognitive-behavioral, solution-based and strength-based counseling. Guided imagery, hypnosis and visualization are applied to improve focus, concentration and skills, relieve unwanted habits, and maximize success in life circumstances, such as in physical health, academics, relationships and careers.

Dr. Kurth facilitates personalized therapeutic weekend courses in nature designed to enhance awareness, promote personal growth, maximize goals and attain genuine life satisfaction.

In addition to her work as a psychotherapist, Dr. Kurth is an accomplished artist in watercolor and batik, and a published poet. She sings soprano in choir and is an avid floral gardener. She considers herself a naturalist and enjoys exploring the wilderness, which inspires her creative writing. Originally raised in Central Louisiana, she is of Choctaw Native American and French Cajun heritage. She now considers the Rocky Mountains of Colorado as her true home.