Female Therapists in Crested Butte, CO

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Marcie Telander-East River Counseling
MA, NLC, CGP, DAPA, REAT
Verified Verified
Crested Butte, CO 81224
Together we will draw from a rich range of compassionate, holistic, action-oriented services that launch you into the enriched life, relationships, communication and confidence you are seeking. As a full-service, highly-experienced private practitioner I'm honored to support you, your partner, children, family--at the caring point where Nurture meets Nature. Always honoring your confidentiality while bringing together perennial wisdom and cutting-edge knowledge. For Life, Love and Letting go! 38 years serving the life-transforming needs of the fine folks of Gunnison Cty, CO, and residents of New Mexico.
Together we will draw from a rich range of compassionate, holistic, action-oriented services that launch you into the enriched life, relationships, communication and confidence you are seeking. As a full-service, highly-experienced private practitioner I'm honored to support you, your partner, children, family--at the caring point where Nurture meets Nature. Always honoring your confidentiality while bringing together perennial wisdom and cutting-edge knowledge. For Life, Love and Letting go! 38 years serving the life-transforming needs of the fine folks of Gunnison Cty, CO, and residents of New Mexico.
(970) 239-0276 View (970) 239-0276
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Cari Parchinski
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Crested Butte, CO 81224  (Online Only)
We all have physical health needs and occasionally, we require professional help to address those needs; but we also have mental health needs and it is important to care for ourselves psychologically when we are not operating at our best. Whether you are struggling with trauma, personal stress, relationship issues or mental distress that your ability to function and achieve joy is impaired, seeking help is important for your well-being. My goal is to provide support and to be a safe resource for you to learn new ways to cope, heal and restore your health and improve your productivity.
We all have physical health needs and occasionally, we require professional help to address those needs; but we also have mental health needs and it is important to care for ourselves psychologically when we are not operating at our best. Whether you are struggling with trauma, personal stress, relationship issues or mental distress that your ability to function and achieve joy is impaired, seeking help is important for your well-being. My goal is to provide support and to be a safe resource for you to learn new ways to cope, heal and restore your health and improve your productivity.
(970) 782-2292 View (970) 782-2292
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Crested Butte Counseling Service, LLC
Counselor, MS, LPC, LLC
Verified Verified
Crested Butte, CO 81224
Waitlist for new clients
Crested Butte Counseling Service, LLC, provides Holistic Psychotherapy for all ages. Jean Bell-Dumas, M.S.,LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado. She has been a Mental Health Counselor in Gunnison Valley for 20+ years, and is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, and Hypnosis, with much experience in working with: Depression, Anxiety, Relational Issues, Trauma, Stress, PTSD, Parenting Issues, Anger Management, ADHD, Eating Disorders, Autism, Addictions, Growth, & Spiritual Issues. If you have a counseling need, and would like to reach your goals for greater health and happiness, call for a brief consult.
Crested Butte Counseling Service, LLC, provides Holistic Psychotherapy for all ages. Jean Bell-Dumas, M.S.,LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado. She has been a Mental Health Counselor in Gunnison Valley for 20+ years, and is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, and Hypnosis, with much experience in working with: Depression, Anxiety, Relational Issues, Trauma, Stress, PTSD, Parenting Issues, Anger Management, ADHD, Eating Disorders, Autism, Addictions, Growth, & Spiritual Issues. If you have a counseling need, and would like to reach your goals for greater health and happiness, call for a brief consult.
(970) 387-8976 View (970) 387-8976
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Bonnie Farnell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Crested Butte, CO 81224
Waitlist for new clients
Life is (blank). How do you fill in the (blank)? We are all striving to feel heard, understood and connected, but all too often this business of being human – our personal histories and our entangled thinking – brings struggle and suffering. We can lose our purpose, passion and vision. We can feel unsteady, and disconnected from our true self. I can help. My counseling approach is not about discipline, hard work or grit. It is about stilling the mind, seeing clearly, removing barriers and realizing your innate capacity. Capacity for wisdom, love, and resiliency. Capacity to realize your full potential.
Life is (blank). How do you fill in the (blank)? We are all striving to feel heard, understood and connected, but all too often this business of being human – our personal histories and our entangled thinking – brings struggle and suffering. We can lose our purpose, passion and vision. We can feel unsteady, and disconnected from our true self. I can help. My counseling approach is not about discipline, hard work or grit. It is about stilling the mind, seeing clearly, removing barriers and realizing your innate capacity. Capacity for wisdom, love, and resiliency. Capacity to realize your full potential.
(970) 463-6893 View (970) 463-6893
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Laura Scales
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Crested Butte, CO 81224
It is my hope to bring genuine healing and wholeness to individuals, couples, and families. I work with people of all ages and backgrounds who want to change how they manage conflict, mental or physical health issues, and stressful life events. I have been trained in many evidence-based therapeutic modalities, which enables me to be effective in treating depression, anxiety, grief, intrusive and distressing thoughts, mood disturbances, personality disorders, relationship and family issues, anger management, substance use, body image issues, and people who have experienced trauma.
It is my hope to bring genuine healing and wholeness to individuals, couples, and families. I work with people of all ages and backgrounds who want to change how they manage conflict, mental or physical health issues, and stressful life events. I have been trained in many evidence-based therapeutic modalities, which enables me to be effective in treating depression, anxiety, grief, intrusive and distressing thoughts, mood disturbances, personality disorders, relationship and family issues, anger management, substance use, body image issues, and people who have experienced trauma.
(970) 670-7588 View (970) 670-7588
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Ascent Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LAC
Verified Verified
Crested Butte, CO 81224
Waitlist for new clients
Darlene Egelhoff is a Somatic, body-centered therapist and uses many innovative interventions and alternative treatment programs including, EMDR, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, Parts Work, and Amino Acid Mental Health Nutrition for the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, radical self discovery, igniting passions, personal, and spiritual growth. Somatic healing is holistic, going beyond traditional talk therapy, to connect heart, mind, body, emotions and spirit. Darlene looks to the body as a wise resource, ally, and guide to tap into the inner healing intelligence we all possess through a holistic perspective.
Darlene Egelhoff is a Somatic, body-centered therapist and uses many innovative interventions and alternative treatment programs including, EMDR, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, Parts Work, and Amino Acid Mental Health Nutrition for the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, radical self discovery, igniting passions, personal, and spiritual growth. Somatic healing is holistic, going beyond traditional talk therapy, to connect heart, mind, body, emotions and spirit. Darlene looks to the body as a wise resource, ally, and guide to tap into the inner healing intelligence we all possess through a holistic perspective.
(970) 514-9117 View (970) 514-9117
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Erin Wesley
Counselor, MS, LPCC, EMDR
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Crested Butte, CO 81224  (Online Only)
You’ve tried countless things to change your life. You keep working harder to improve yourself, but you’re still dealing with self-esteem issues, people pleasing, and self-sabotage. The self-doubt creeps in and you wonder if you’ll ever get better, if you’re not good enough, or if you should just quit trying. The uncertainty grows, and you feel like you’re drowning, not sure what to try next.
You’ve tried countless things to change your life. You keep working harder to improve yourself, but you’re still dealing with self-esteem issues, people pleasing, and self-sabotage. The self-doubt creeps in and you wonder if you’ll ever get better, if you’re not good enough, or if you should just quit trying. The uncertainty grows, and you feel like you’re drowning, not sure what to try next.
(970) 465-5359 View (970) 465-5359
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Garland Middleton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Crested Butte, CO 81224
My name is Garland Middleton and I am a Licensed Social Worker and therapist. My work is highly intuitive, rooted in curiosity and compassion. Therapy is vulnerable but can also be such a special gift to give yourself. My hope is that you feel safe and open in my office.
My name is Garland Middleton and I am a Licensed Social Worker and therapist. My work is highly intuitive, rooted in curiosity and compassion. Therapy is vulnerable but can also be such a special gift to give yourself. My hope is that you feel safe and open in my office.
(970) 341-2525 View (970) 341-2525
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Gay Garner
LPC, MFTC, MA, NCC, EFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Crested Butte, CO 81224
Waitlist for new clients
If you want closer relationships with your partner, family members, and friends I can help with couples and family counseling. If you are willing to dig into the cause of relational distance to become unstuck, we can move toward connection together. If you want hope and a path to healing divisions and family issues I want to help you achieve peace. I desire your relationships to give you better well-being and security. My practice primarily serves romantic relationships and families.
If you want closer relationships with your partner, family members, and friends I can help with couples and family counseling. If you are willing to dig into the cause of relational distance to become unstuck, we can move toward connection together. If you want hope and a path to healing divisions and family issues I want to help you achieve peace. I desire your relationships to give you better well-being and security. My practice primarily serves romantic relationships and families.
(970) 251-1920 View (970) 251-1920
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Juliette Eymere
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, LPC-C, MA
Verified Verified
Crested Butte, CO 81224
After 20 years in the health and wellness world I developed a deep belief that we have what we need to heal ourselves. Each of us carries an innate wisdom in our bodies and we need guidance and support to tap into that innate healing capacity. I am passionate about being witness to that process and working with individuals to creatively find our way to healing.
After 20 years in the health and wellness world I developed a deep belief that we have what we need to heal ourselves. Each of us carries an innate wisdom in our bodies and we need guidance and support to tap into that innate healing capacity. I am passionate about being witness to that process and working with individuals to creatively find our way to healing.
(970) 695-9577 View (970) 695-9577
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Christine C. Osmundson MA, LPC, CMHC, LLC
Counselor, MA, CMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Crested Butte, CO 81225  (Online Only)
My name is Christine Osmundson. I am a licensed private practice online Telehealth provider practicing in Colorado and Utah with the Sondermind and Tava Health Networks. I have a master's degree in Applied Psychology from New York University and 1 year of post graduate studies towards a Ph.D. in Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy at the Tavistock Institute in London, England. I've worked with several populations of individuals, couples and families for over 25 years within several capacities i.e., psychiatric inpatient, residential, day treatment, school, mental health centers and private practice.
My name is Christine Osmundson. I am a licensed private practice online Telehealth provider practicing in Colorado and Utah with the Sondermind and Tava Health Networks. I have a master's degree in Applied Psychology from New York University and 1 year of post graduate studies towards a Ph.D. in Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy at the Tavistock Institute in London, England. I've worked with several populations of individuals, couples and families for over 25 years within several capacities i.e., psychiatric inpatient, residential, day treatment, school, mental health centers and private practice.
(435) 291-5125 View (435) 291-5125
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Debbie Winslow
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Crested Butte, CO 81224  (Online Only)
If you're struggling with anxiety and self-critical thoughts, I can help. The most sensitive among us tend to be more affected by anxiety, impacting confidence, sleep, and relationships. I will work with you to explore those patterns and cultivate new narratives and behaviors that align with how you'd like to live and thrive in your life today.
If you're struggling with anxiety and self-critical thoughts, I can help. The most sensitive among us tend to be more affected by anxiety, impacting confidence, sleep, and relationships. I will work with you to explore those patterns and cultivate new narratives and behaviors that align with how you'd like to live and thrive in your life today.
(720) 734-3976 View (720) 734-3976
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Melissa Barbash
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Crested Butte, CO 81224
Your desire in seeking therapy is to break away from making yourself smaller in relationships and feel sturdier within yourself and in your connections with others.
Your desire in seeking therapy is to break away from making yourself smaller in relationships and feel sturdier within yourself and in your connections with others.
(720) 575-2557 View (720) 575-2557
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Trista Gayle Sorenson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Crested Butte, CO 81224  (Online Only)
We are all many different things. We have many different feelings. We have many different issues. And we address them (or not) in different ways. We are a handful, and sometimes we need someone else to help figure things out. Human beings have a great capacity for growth and change, and in working together we can find the best version of yourself to be more authentic, happy, peaceful and inspired. My approach is simple: get personal. With an eclectic academic and professional background, I am committed to helping people through a method specific to their needs.
We are all many different things. We have many different feelings. We have many different issues. And we address them (or not) in different ways. We are a handful, and sometimes we need someone else to help figure things out. Human beings have a great capacity for growth and change, and in working together we can find the best version of yourself to be more authentic, happy, peaceful and inspired. My approach is simple: get personal. With an eclectic academic and professional background, I am committed to helping people through a method specific to their needs.
(720) 712-5988 View (720) 712-5988
Photo of Nicole Akselrad, BA, MA, LPCC, Counselor
Nicole Akselrad
Counselor, BA, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Crested Butte, CO 81224
I learned something following a mentor of mine, “life is never made unbearable by circumstances, but only by lack of meaning and purpose.” This has been a foundation for me and a belief that I feel can best support individuals along their journeys. This belief coupled with a genuine and empathetic counseling relationship are factors that I feel can help facilitate re-connection and self discovery while repairing the self of past wounds. Mindfulness and curiosity can help bring awareness to feelings of angst and sadness that reside within us. My hope is that I can help you to navigate through life, despite its circumstances.
I learned something following a mentor of mine, “life is never made unbearable by circumstances, but only by lack of meaning and purpose.” This has been a foundation for me and a belief that I feel can best support individuals along their journeys. This belief coupled with a genuine and empathetic counseling relationship are factors that I feel can help facilitate re-connection and self discovery while repairing the self of past wounds. Mindfulness and curiosity can help bring awareness to feelings of angst and sadness that reside within us. My hope is that I can help you to navigate through life, despite its circumstances.
(720) 821-5667 View (720) 821-5667
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Willow Bay Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Crested Butte, CO 81224
Waitlist for new clients
My aim is to help you better understand your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, what they mean, and how they relate to your present-day struggles and challenges. I understand that each client faces unique challenges and needs to work on themselves at their own pace, I approach every client with an open mind, and never makes any assumptions about your life experience. Together, we will work to deepen your awareness, understanding of your desires, patterns of relating, so you may experience a more authentic and fulfilling life.
My aim is to help you better understand your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, what they mean, and how they relate to your present-day struggles and challenges. I understand that each client faces unique challenges and needs to work on themselves at their own pace, I approach every client with an open mind, and never makes any assumptions about your life experience. Together, we will work to deepen your awareness, understanding of your desires, patterns of relating, so you may experience a more authentic and fulfilling life.
(970) 292-6920 View (970) 292-6920
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Nicole Jefferson
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, LPCC, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Crested Butte, CO 81224
“Therapy to help authentic souls navigate the wilds of life.” My most crucial long-term relationship has been with the great outdoors; my first therapist was Mother Nature. I have used my time in this mighty space to align the things that make my heartbeat: people, nature, and the power of self-development. The outdoors is a powerful resource that helps us feel grounded and at peace, immersed in all Mother Nature offers. My approach is whole-bodied, holistic, mindful, bodily, and expansive. My goal for people is to feel good in their skin and reach their true SELF. I offer indoor, virtual, and outdoor therapy.
“Therapy to help authentic souls navigate the wilds of life.” My most crucial long-term relationship has been with the great outdoors; my first therapist was Mother Nature. I have used my time in this mighty space to align the things that make my heartbeat: people, nature, and the power of self-development. The outdoors is a powerful resource that helps us feel grounded and at peace, immersed in all Mother Nature offers. My approach is whole-bodied, holistic, mindful, bodily, and expansive. My goal for people is to feel good in their skin and reach their true SELF. I offer indoor, virtual, and outdoor therapy.
(303) 529-4260 View (303) 529-4260
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Nya E Greenstone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Crested Butte, CO 81225
Not accepting new clients
Nya is on maternity leave and not accepting new clients at this time. Please email requesting to be added her waitlist. I believe that the relationship between a therapist and client is the agent of change in therapy. Making the decision to come to therapy can feel like a big step and my goal is to support parents, who are the experts in their children, learn new skills to support and understand their child. I also support parents in the transition to parenthood with all the joys and challenges it brings. I take a humanistic approach and deeply value and respect the unique strengths that each client and family bring to therapy.
Nya is on maternity leave and not accepting new clients at this time. Please email requesting to be added her waitlist. I believe that the relationship between a therapist and client is the agent of change in therapy. Making the decision to come to therapy can feel like a big step and my goal is to support parents, who are the experts in their children, learn new skills to support and understand their child. I also support parents in the transition to parenthood with all the joys and challenges it brings. I take a humanistic approach and deeply value and respect the unique strengths that each client and family bring to therapy.
(970) 680-8587 View (970) 680-8587
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Leah Wolf
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CLC
Verified Verified
Crested Butte, CO 81224  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
If you are here, chances are, you want a better marriage, or partnership. You want to feel better and find solutions to your problems. You are not alone. The good news is, you are in the right place - and there is hope. Marriage and Family Therapists have a specialty - to see beyond an individual and help create change that lasts. I love helping couples improve their relationships with each other and themselves and I love helping couples build confidence and find a clear path forward.
If you are here, chances are, you want a better marriage, or partnership. You want to feel better and find solutions to your problems. You are not alone. The good news is, you are in the right place - and there is hope. Marriage and Family Therapists have a specialty - to see beyond an individual and help create change that lasts. I love helping couples improve their relationships with each other and themselves and I love helping couples build confidence and find a clear path forward.
(720) 902-9687 View (720) 902-9687

Online Therapists

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Cindy Campbell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Conifer, CO 80433
Waitlist for new clients
It takes strength and vulnerability to do therapy. Sometimes the bravest thing is just showing up. I am a teacher at heart and will take advantage of a teaching moment. I believe you can learn about self and what keeps you stuck, what maintaining factors influence you and the lens you see your world through. I believe in being authentic and curious while exploring possibilities vs labeling and judging. Knowing who we are authentically is powerful. Sometimes the authentic self gets lost, but it is there at your core. "Knowing oneself comes from attending with compassionate curiosity to what is happening within" Gabor Maté.
It takes strength and vulnerability to do therapy. Sometimes the bravest thing is just showing up. I am a teacher at heart and will take advantage of a teaching moment. I believe you can learn about self and what keeps you stuck, what maintaining factors influence you and the lens you see your world through. I believe in being authentic and curious while exploring possibilities vs labeling and judging. Knowing who we are authentically is powerful. Sometimes the authentic self gets lost, but it is there at your core. "Knowing oneself comes from attending with compassionate curiosity to what is happening within" Gabor Maté.
(720) 897-3248 View (720) 897-3248

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Female Therapists

Does it matter what gender my therapist is?

In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.

Should I see a female therapist?

Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.

Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?

Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.

How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?

It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.