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Julie A Visnich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LAC
Verified Verified
Durango, CO 81301
17 years in practice. Experienced with adults, couples, and families in transition, or experiencing disappointment with life. An important question we explore is: "How are the events in my life trying to expand me?" This is a powerful question, much more so than, "Why me?" I draw from psychological theory, neuroscience, and spirituality/mindfulness to help re-frame, unhealthy patterns and foster acceptance and compassion for self. Hypnosis strengthens the process. We explore in a safe and loving environment that enables one to look more closely at their own behaviors and thought patterns without defensiveness.
17 years in practice. Experienced with adults, couples, and families in transition, or experiencing disappointment with life. An important question we explore is: "How are the events in my life trying to expand me?" This is a powerful question, much more so than, "Why me?" I draw from psychological theory, neuroscience, and spirituality/mindfulness to help re-frame, unhealthy patterns and foster acceptance and compassion for self. Hypnosis strengthens the process. We explore in a safe and loving environment that enables one to look more closely at their own behaviors and thought patterns without defensiveness.
(970) 715-6868 View (970) 715-6868
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Stephanie Pace
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Durango, CO 81301
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 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.
(970) 888-7134 View (970) 888-7134
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Mimi Gates
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC CHT
Verified Verified
Durango, CO 81301
Relationship is key in this process you are exploring -- it is in our therapeutic relationship where Alchemy happens. Therapy is not only about your story - it is about you, the Storyteller (how does the story live In us? affect us and our lives?). It is my heartfelt belief that Safety in the therapeutic relationship allows for increased self-awareness, for Transformation, and ultimately, for our Truest self to emerge, to Blossom – allowing you to more easefully and naturally live free (from.... fill in the blank) and empowered. I truly believe it takes Courage for us all to genuinely live from our most authentic nature.
Relationship is key in this process you are exploring -- it is in our therapeutic relationship where Alchemy happens. Therapy is not only about your story - it is about you, the Storyteller (how does the story live In us? affect us and our lives?). It is my heartfelt belief that Safety in the therapeutic relationship allows for increased self-awareness, for Transformation, and ultimately, for our Truest self to emerge, to Blossom – allowing you to more easefully and naturally live free (from.... fill in the blank) and empowered. I truly believe it takes Courage for us all to genuinely live from our most authentic nature.
(970) 238-2667 View (970) 238-2667
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Aaron Carpenter Shipps
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, LPCC
Verified Verified
Durango, CO 81301
As a counselor and as a human, I believe deeply in the importance of coming as you are, however you are. And that this is the best place to begin. Each one of us comes with our mistakes and bruises, and our perfect fallibility. And these are moments to be met honestly and with heart. To say the least, I am passionate about supporting others in their own journeys of healing and self-discovery. My specialties include grief and loss including grief ritual, trauma and EMDR, anxiety/stress/depression, mindfulness/meditation/embodiment, and relational distress, personal growth, DBT and CBT.
As a counselor and as a human, I believe deeply in the importance of coming as you are, however you are. And that this is the best place to begin. Each one of us comes with our mistakes and bruises, and our perfect fallibility. And these are moments to be met honestly and with heart. To say the least, I am passionate about supporting others in their own journeys of healing and self-discovery. My specialties include grief and loss including grief ritual, trauma and EMDR, anxiety/stress/depression, mindfulness/meditation/embodiment, and relational distress, personal growth, DBT and CBT.
(970) 289-4695 x3 View (970) 289-4695 x3
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Eileen Andricovich LMFT- Spirals of Eternity
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Durango, CO 81301  (Online Only)
I believe that change begins in respecting each person's life choices. I listen and reflect to help people become aware and transform negative thought patterns, and to identify and release emotional and negative thoughts that promote feeling "stuck." Testimonial "Eileen made us feel comfortable from the 1st day," I use Solution Focused Approach with couples and help them to develop clear communication and listening skills. I have developed simple yet powerful healing methods that are essential tools for stress reduction elimination of anxiety and panic episodes and healing sexual abuse/trauma.
I believe that change begins in respecting each person's life choices. I listen and reflect to help people become aware and transform negative thought patterns, and to identify and release emotional and negative thoughts that promote feeling "stuck." Testimonial "Eileen made us feel comfortable from the 1st day," I use Solution Focused Approach with couples and help them to develop clear communication and listening skills. I have developed simple yet powerful healing methods that are essential tools for stress reduction elimination of anxiety and panic episodes and healing sexual abuse/trauma.
(970) 507-3389 View (970) 507-3389
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Russ Patten Of Mind-Body Connections Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, CMHC, LPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Durango, CO 81301
I work with adults and couples. I specialize in EMDR therapy, trauma recovery and mood disorders. I have significant experience working with grief and loss. I work with a variety of modalities that include CBT and mindfulness, as well as somatic and psychodynamic principles. Solution Focused counseling and Motivational Interviewing can also be helpful to client seeking more short term, immediate solutions. I am a person-centered therapist with a strength in acknowledging, supporting and respecting the unique view points and perspectives of each individual client.
I work with adults and couples. I specialize in EMDR therapy, trauma recovery and mood disorders. I have significant experience working with grief and loss. I work with a variety of modalities that include CBT and mindfulness, as well as somatic and psychodynamic principles. Solution Focused counseling and Motivational Interviewing can also be helpful to client seeking more short term, immediate solutions. I am a person-centered therapist with a strength in acknowledging, supporting and respecting the unique view points and perspectives of each individual client.
(970) 516-7070 View (970) 516-7070
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Sharon R Carter
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Durango, CO 81301
It's easy to feel overwhelmed these days. Crazy-busy lifestyles, excessive work demands, financial worries, work/life imbalances, relationship conflict, worry about the future..to name a few of the issues that can exhaust our reserves and lead to emotional distress. I have over 30 years of clinical practice as a psychologist, helping adults, couples, and adolescents who have been affected by depression, anxiety, anger, trauma, grief, relationship conflict, and mood disorders. Clients not only recover from their current distress, but also to learn how to become more resilient and "bullet-proof" against future stressors.
It's easy to feel overwhelmed these days. Crazy-busy lifestyles, excessive work demands, financial worries, work/life imbalances, relationship conflict, worry about the future..to name a few of the issues that can exhaust our reserves and lead to emotional distress. I have over 30 years of clinical practice as a psychologist, helping adults, couples, and adolescents who have been affected by depression, anxiety, anger, trauma, grief, relationship conflict, and mood disorders. Clients not only recover from their current distress, but also to learn how to become more resilient and "bullet-proof" against future stressors.
(970) 363-8021 View (970) 363-8021
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Renee Podunovich Mind-Body Connections Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CMHC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Durango, CO 81301
I am licensed in CO and UT. I work with women and specialize in trauma recovery, EMDR therapy, somatic modalities and creative processes that help build a capacity to meet challenges as an opportunity for growth. I offer caring, compassionate support and focused guidance to help people trust their own inner wisdom and self-healing abilities and make lasting changes in their lives.
I am licensed in CO and UT. I work with women and specialize in trauma recovery, EMDR therapy, somatic modalities and creative processes that help build a capacity to meet challenges as an opportunity for growth. I offer caring, compassionate support and focused guidance to help people trust their own inner wisdom and self-healing abilities and make lasting changes in their lives.
(385) 232-3671 View (385) 232-3671
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Polaris Partners Counseling and Consulting, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Durango, CO 81301
Currently accepting new telehealth clients, Northern CO, Denver, Western Slope (CCHA, COAccess, RMHP) We at Polaris Partners help people chart a course to their full potential. Our staff has a breadth of training and expertise to help clients navigate life's obstacles and we build strong relationships to reach clients and connect them with sources of support and strength. We strive to be the community's first choice in collaborating with clients and their communities to help clients get their bearings and return to their true path. We look forward to partnering with you in the next steps of your journey toward optimum mental health.
Currently accepting new telehealth clients, Northern CO, Denver, Western Slope (CCHA, COAccess, RMHP) We at Polaris Partners help people chart a course to their full potential. Our staff has a breadth of training and expertise to help clients navigate life's obstacles and we build strong relationships to reach clients and connect them with sources of support and strength. We strive to be the community's first choice in collaborating with clients and their communities to help clients get their bearings and return to their true path. We look forward to partnering with you in the next steps of your journey toward optimum mental health.
(970) 579-4130 View (970) 579-4130
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Jo Ellen M Bourg
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Durango, CO 81301
My role as a therapist is not independent, but a partnership. I am a collaborator and facilitate exploration as a means of helping to determine what best serves you and helping you to empower yourself to make desired changes. I understand that it can be awkward or stressful to make the call or take the step to talk to someone. I will do my best to help you feel safe and comfortable with me. Confidentiality is sacred. If you should find that I am not the therapist for you I will help you find someone who would be a better fit for your needs.
My role as a therapist is not independent, but a partnership. I am a collaborator and facilitate exploration as a means of helping to determine what best serves you and helping you to empower yourself to make desired changes. I understand that it can be awkward or stressful to make the call or take the step to talk to someone. I will do my best to help you feel safe and comfortable with me. Confidentiality is sacred. If you should find that I am not the therapist for you I will help you find someone who would be a better fit for your needs.
(970) 572-8622 View (970) 572-8622
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Brit Meiers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durango, CO 81301
Not accepting new clients
Thank you for your interest in my profile. Unfortunately, at this time, I am not accepting new clients. I will update this profile as soon as I have more availability. I wish you the best of luck in finding a great fit for your therapeutic needs. I enjoy working with teens and adults in cultivating a better understanding of themselves. I'll do my best to meet you where you're at and support you toward making meaning in your world. I work with people who want to develop deeper relationships, who may struggle with anxiety or other stress-related issues, or who may have experienced overwhelming or traumatic events in their lives.
Thank you for your interest in my profile. Unfortunately, at this time, I am not accepting new clients. I will update this profile as soon as I have more availability. I wish you the best of luck in finding a great fit for your therapeutic needs. I enjoy working with teens and adults in cultivating a better understanding of themselves. I'll do my best to meet you where you're at and support you toward making meaning in your world. I work with people who want to develop deeper relationships, who may struggle with anxiety or other stress-related issues, or who may have experienced overwhelming or traumatic events in their lives.
(970) 293-0974 View (970) 293-0974

Compassion Focused Therapists

How does compassion-focused therapy work?

Compassion-Focused Therapy is based on the idea that humans have at least three emotion regulation systems, including one that responds to threats and another that allows us to self-soothe. Those who experienced serious childhood adversity, the theory goes, have a hyperactive threat system and an underperforming self-soothing system, leaving them vulnerable to shame and a hypercritical mindset. CFT focuses on bringing these systems back into balance, helping the client be kinder to themselves and better able to accept kindness from others.

Is compassion-focused therapy a type of CBT?

Compassion-focused therapy is closely related to cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and employs many of its techniques. In addition to CBT, CFT also draws from the fields of biology, evolutionary psychology, neuroscience, developmental psychology, and Buddhism. It also has similarities to some types of trauma-focused therapies.

Is compassion-focused therapy evidence based?

Evidence suggests that CFT can be helpful in the treatment of anxiety, mood disorders, eating disorders, personality disorders, psychosis, and other mental illnesses. It has also been shown to be beneficial for individuals who may not have diagnosable psychiatric disorders but who still struggle with persistent self-criticism and feelings of shame.

What are the limitations of compassion-focused therapy?

Compassion-focused therapy is still a relatively new therapy, and research on its efficacy is still in its early stages; while some studies have found positive results, many have suffered from quality issues or small sample sizes. And while most CFT clients find it difficult to practice self-compassion at first, some—especially those who actively fear compassion or are deeply uncomfortable being cared for—may not be fully open to the tenets of CFT, potentially limiting the therapy’s long-term effectiveness.