Out of Network Therapists in Durango, CO

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.

I am a somatic psychotherapist specializing in stress and anxiety reduction. I trust that you have the answers and ability you need to feel better; it just may be hard to access your own wisdom and understanding at this moment. Through years of clinical practice I am able to offer you reflection, knowledge and hope, shining a light on your strengths and helping you to move through emotional barriers that stymy your growth and personal evolution. My theoretical orientation is integrative and client-centered. I focus on the here and now, facilitating change, increasing awareness and fostering authentic relationships.

A sense of well-being, our most basic state, can be restored. Habitual behaviors, reactions, and styles of thinking contribute to our suffering and create stress, depression, anxiety and inhibit the full enjoyment of life, especially if emotional needs have gone unmet or traumas have gotten in the way. Through sensitive application of specific tehniques, clarity and and ease can return. I offer a subsidy with a low copay for clients who qualify as well as a sliding fee to make therapy affordable.

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.

As a PsyPact provider I am approved to provide teletherapy in 32 participating states. I also see clients in person in my Durango practice. I am a recongnized expert in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), an evidence-based, cutting- edge therapy shown to be effective for a wide range of difficulties. Whether you are dealing with stress and anxiety, a significant loss or trauma, depression, relationship issues, or just wanting to continue to grow and learn, I can help you create a life full of vitality and meaning.

Hi. I'm Hillary and I am so glad you have visited my profile! I am a Durango native, born and raised. Having lived here my whole life, I have deep roots in this community and understand the joys and struggles of living in a rural town. I received my Bachelors of Arts degree in Human Services from Fort Lewis College here in Durango, Colorado, and my Masters in Clinical Social Work from New Mexico Highlands University.

My ideal client is frustrated, angry, in despair. Life hasn’t worked out the way it was supposed to. (S)he lost herself somewhere long ago, left herself behind. Relationships are hard; those recurring patterns and reactive behavior keep interfering with connection, and self-esteem, and contentment, and vitality, and... A malaise has settled, along with a darkness. This inevitably leads to anxiety, depression, isolation, addiction, and despair. My clients know there must be more. But, where to begin? How to start?

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.

Are you a 10- to 24-year-old Autistic, ADD/ADHDer, or Highly Sensitive Person? Does your identity intersect with the LGBTQ+, BIPOC, or EMM/Poly communities? Have you tried talk therapy only to feel misunderstood, judged and more confused? I would love to support your healing journey. I use a nervous system's perspective that can provide relief from suffering faster than traditional talk therapy. You'll learn coping tools and techniques to get out of fight/flight/freeze patterns. I've found this model extremely successful for sensory neurodivergent people, and I hope you'll consider trying it.

I have dedicated my career to helping teens manage anxiety and self-destructive tendencies, as well as working with young adults on managing issues that get in the way of "adulting." I help my clients to engage in a process of creating strategies around life's troubles.

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.

Are you looking for support in understanding the roots of what troubles you? In our own unique ways, we all get stuck, suffer, feel anxious, fearful, out of balance, and, above all, need a place to digest and make meaning of our lives. I offer Jungian psychology—an effective and longstanding approach to facing the unconscious sources of our symptoms, conditioning, and beliefs about who we are. Our sessions will help you remove distortions, balance attitudes, and facilitate a more complete view of and better approach to Self and reality.

I work with adults and adolescents on concerns of PTSD, anxiety/depression, relational intimacy, men's issues, gender/sexual identity, and chronic illness/pain. I can also sometimes assist with navigating the often confusing crossroads of differing cultural worldviews, having extensive experience working with Native Americans as well as Pacific Rim and Latin American immigrants. Beyond theory and approach, our therapeutic relationship and personality fit are extremely important parts of your counseling experience. I am guided by the approach you find meaningful and helpful, believing you possess strengths and potential to be fulfilled in moving through your concerns.

Thank you for your interest in how I work. I derive a lot of meaning and personal satisfaction from helping people live with greater peace, joy, and fulfillment. I work with adults of all ages, including couples. I assist people in clearing away unnecessary negative layers that get in the way of living a more fulfilling and enjoyable life. A lot of my clients struggle with everyday problems that affect many of us, but I specifically treat depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma, using Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, and a variety of approaches to talk 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.