Teletherapy for Durango, CO

Life can be hard, can’t it?! If life feels hard and you'd like a little more support, I may be a good fit for you. Whether your challenges are due to unexpected life challenges or transitions, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, or substance abuse issues, I can help you work through that. My goal as a therapist is to support my clients in whatever life’s difficulty may be and to challenge them to grow and become a better and healthier version of themselves. I seek to understand what my client's individual goals and needs are and work together to feel better.

I love to work with people who also enjoy the outdoors. It is a great way to connect with ourselves and our community. I often draw upon this strength to help you achieve your goals in therapy.

You've heard of PTSD. You think you might have it. You don't know what to do about it. Your sleep is an issue because you have nightmares. Even when you don't have nightmares, you don't feel rested in the morning. You avoid pieces and parts of your life because you fear being triggered by past trauma. When the stress increases in your life, you notice higher anxiety and scarier thoughts. You want to let go of the abuse and trauma of the past. Maybe you've heard about EMDR, but you don't know where to start. When you're ready to deal with trauma, you want to start as soon as possible.

I have always been pulled towards topics that many in society do not want to talk about – sex, death, money, religion, addiction, and many others. I have seen what happens to individuals when they are left to struggle with these topics alone. Some feel guilt, fear, anxiety, depression, or just an overall sense that they are not allowed to be who they really are. My goal in therapy is to provide a safe space for individuals or those in relationship to talk about these topics and feelings. I work with them to develop the tools to grow into being confident, unashamed, and authentically themselves.

Do you feel out of control or pulled in a million directions? Have power struggles replaced peaceable relationships in your life? Is parenting presenting overwhelming challenges, or are you worried about your child’s choices? Whether you’ve been experiencing sadness, frustration, apathy, or even hopelessness, you are in the right place. If you’re seeking a renewed zest for living and ready to let go of anxiety, be encouraged to know that you’re on track just by landing here today. I’m amazed at your courage to confront whatever is weighing you down and am so proud of your desire to make change in your life.

I am honored to be considered to help you with your current life experience. I use mindfulness, body-centered awareness, and intuition to help my clients deepen their own healing process. I believe the difficulties you are experiencing are opportunities to grow and heal the patterns that no longer serve you. I believe you are the expert in your life. Together we uncover your true knowing and create solutions from a place of strength, allowing you to move forward on your life path. It takes courage to heal and step into the fullness of who you are meant to be. The therapeutic relationship can support you in this.

I am a licensed psychologist in Durango, CO for over 20 years who provides counseling, neurofeedback training, testing and parent coaching. My approach is cognitive behavioral with special training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and pastoral counseling. I have a passion for empowering people to reach their goals and aspirations for a more meaningful and fulfilling life. I encourage people and organizations to identify their values and make choices that move their life in a direction consistent with those values. I am a speaker who uses the power of the spoken word to create change, motivate and inspire.

Free 20 minute consultation! I offer a style of therapy called walk and talk therapy, out of doors in all four seasons. This method utilizes nature as a tool of therapeutic engagement. I also utilize techniques from Solution Focused Therapy, Mindfulness Based Psychology, and the Gestalt approach. Movement helps integrate psychological processes into the body and psyche and the physical process of releasing endorphins during exercise enhances mood and allows for shifts in thinking and perspective. Durango's scenic beauty and quiet network of trails are the perfect place to derive the benefit of movement-based, outdoor therapy.

Are you missing the joy that you once felt in your day to day life? Do you notice your heart racing even while you are at rest? Are you trying to adjust to daily challenges after a recent loss, or lifechanging event? The human experience is fraught with difficulty, however I believe we can work together to help you find meaning and peace in your life. I feel privileged to accompany a person on their journey of self examination, healing, and evolution, recognizing the inherent dignity and worth of each individual and the interconnectedness of all humanity.

If you are ready for real change in your life and are tired of being stuck in the same routine, same fears, or same unhelpful thought patterns, then we will work very well together. Many of the clients who see me for therapy have experienced excessive worry and hyper-vigilance, racial trauma, hopelessness, suffered from the aftereffects of a traumatic event, or have had difficulty connecting in relationships with others. I love working with women who are currently experiencing the wild changes and challenges of motherhood, particularly helping women find their selfhood during the pre and postpartum journey.

Sometimes the issues and struggles we encounter in life are almost impossible to resolve on our own. Whether it’s depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, lack of purpose, deep loss, or something else - you are deserving of personal guidance and healing support through the hardships you encounter. Change can happen - and you don’t have go it alone. Together we’ll dissolve your unwanted patterns and create real transformation. Your life can include more new choices, experiences, and well-being than you ever thought possible.

KidStuff Child & Family Counseling, P.C. specializes in helping kids, families and adults navigate life's challenges and improve overall wellness. LifeStuff, HardStuff, AdultStuff: whatever your reasons for seeking therapy, our therapists will collaborate with you to create a therapeutic experience to meet your needs. Our therapists are open and welcoming while supporting clients through their healing process. If you have Medicaid health insurance, commercial insurance, or are looking for a reasonably affordable cash-pay option, we have options for in-office and telehealth services.

Welcome, and thanks for reaching out. I hope you, your family and friends are safe and healthy. Leading with compassion, courage and curiosity, I support individuals and couples working to improve their relationships with themselves, their loved ones and their community. Focusing on understanding you, your desires and your hesitations, I offer support and insight through dynamic, client-focused, body-centered psychotherapy. We all want more happiness and less suffering. Let’s explore what that means for your unique self. Together, we can support habits that help and better manage habits that hinder.

Striking moments in our lives reveal to us how we feel about ourselves and the lives we are living. Feeling stuck can be one of those revealing moments and while you might be unsure why you even feel this way, this can motivate making that needed change even while feeling unsure where to start. As a professional eager to hear your story and encourage you in your healthy changes, I am here to work with you in a compassionate, empathetic fashion.

Addictive behaviors can be overcome. Our community has many stories of success and recovery from alcohol and drug addiction. Everyone's recovery experience is unique and can be successful with proper respect and care. I offer tools and strategies from several modalities and traditions with a special focus on resolution of trauma, ptsd, and loss. Teenagers, young adults and veterans are my client specialty.

I serve those who are disconnected, despairing and without healthy coping skills. Through individual and group Nature-Based Therapy, my clients will experience connection, belonging and develop their unique personal identity. Make your health a priority today.

Marianne Crom is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been practicing over 10 years. Her expertise is in providing EMDR therapy, working with couples and counseling for addictions. Much of her success is with helping adults who have experienced childhood sexual abuse or other forms of trauma, couples overcoming infidelity and families/individuals coping with addiction by learning how to lead a happy life. Clients have maintained sobriety and gone to college. Many have worked with co-occuring behavioral problems and found relief. Families have begun to understand the nature of addiction and how to cope with it.

After spending a month in the back country of Alaska, I discovered a passion for helping others and the true power that nature holds. I enjoy working and using nature as a co-therapist and thinking out side the box when it comes to helping and supporting my clients. I have a passion for working with teens and have specialized in tech addiction, Autism and offering perinatal support to new mothers. I also work with young adults, adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, and family systems challenges.