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Amanda A. Patterson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDRIA
Verified Verified
Durango, CO 81301
I'm Amanda, providing in person & telemental health services to Colorado and NJ residents from emergent adulthood into seniority. I seek to provide a comfortable, welcoming space for clients to work through life’s challenges both large and small. Together, we’ll devote our time to cultivating growth and self-awareness while building upon existing strengths. We all have the ability to change, grow, and self-heal. Although my goal is to help clients discover and recover authentic solutions for their unique challenges; during our work together you may find that the solutions are already there, I just encourage bringing them to light!
I'm Amanda, providing in person & telemental health services to Colorado and NJ residents from emergent adulthood into seniority. I seek to provide a comfortable, welcoming space for clients to work through life’s challenges both large and small. Together, we’ll devote our time to cultivating growth and self-awareness while building upon existing strengths. We all have the ability to change, grow, and self-heal. Although my goal is to help clients discover and recover authentic solutions for their unique challenges; during our work together you may find that the solutions are already there, I just encourage bringing them to light!
(970) 645-3818 View (970) 645-3818
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Rhiannon Stone-Miller
MA, LPCC, ATR-P
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Durango, CO 81301  (Online Only)
Are you seeking deeper connection to self, in relationships and to your community as a whole? Does it feel difficult to locate your needs and desires, because you are lost in a sea of thoughts? Perhaps you are unsure where to begin, feeling overwhelmed or find it difficult to trust yourself? I am here to support you in identifying the root of these limiting thought patterns by tending to your emotional landscape and cultivating an embodied sense of trust.
Are you seeking deeper connection to self, in relationships and to your community as a whole? Does it feel difficult to locate your needs and desires, because you are lost in a sea of thoughts? Perhaps you are unsure where to begin, feeling overwhelmed or find it difficult to trust yourself? I am here to support you in identifying the root of these limiting thought patterns by tending to your emotional landscape and cultivating an embodied sense of trust.
(720) 702-8834 View (720) 702-8834
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KidStuff Child And Family Counseling, PC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Durango, CO 81301
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.
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.
(970) 329-7741 View (970) 329-7741
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Gabriel Bernier
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Durango, CO 81301
Being a human is hard, and being alone in our suffering is unbearable. Living begins with connection. And that's where our work begins, too. If you choose to work with me, we'll use that connection to explore what's under the surface - to identify the unconscious drivers of your actions, some of which may be getting in the way of what you really want out of this one sweet life. Maybe your relationships don't work out the way you want, or maybe you're struggling to find your place in a career, or in community. Maybe you and your partner(s) aren't connecting the way you used to.
Being a human is hard, and being alone in our suffering is unbearable. Living begins with connection. And that's where our work begins, too. If you choose to work with me, we'll use that connection to explore what's under the surface - to identify the unconscious drivers of your actions, some of which may be getting in the way of what you really want out of this one sweet life. Maybe your relationships don't work out the way you want, or maybe you're struggling to find your place in a career, or in community. Maybe you and your partner(s) aren't connecting the way you used to.
(970) 289-5833 View (970) 289-5833
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Alia Stewart-Silver
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Durango, CO 81301  (Online Only)
I believe that all of us want to live meaningful lives, connected to loved ones and contributing to the world in some way. To do so, we must learn to fully accept ourselves, connect with others in healthy ways, and develop our unique gifts. My intention as a therapist is to create a warm and safe space for you to do the brave work of addressing past wounds, updating stories that keep you small, and helping you grow a sense of inner peace and outer resilience. As social animals, we humans often need trusted relational support to heal and evolve into our true potential. I am honored to be that person and create that space for you!
I believe that all of us want to live meaningful lives, connected to loved ones and contributing to the world in some way. To do so, we must learn to fully accept ourselves, connect with others in healthy ways, and develop our unique gifts. My intention as a therapist is to create a warm and safe space for you to do the brave work of addressing past wounds, updating stories that keep you small, and helping you grow a sense of inner peace and outer resilience. As social animals, we humans often need trusted relational support to heal and evolve into our true potential. I am honored to be that person and create that space for you!
(510) 405-6592 View (510) 405-6592
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Molly Ahern
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Durango, CO 81301
Hearing people's stories is what I truly love to do. That is why I became a counselor. That is what I would want to spend my time doing even if it wasn't my career. Human beings are complex, that is true. And we are beautiful in endless ways, good when all is stripped away, and valuable beyond anything else in all of creation. To know and be known is one of the sweetest experiences of life. Along with being loved and securely belonging to other human beings. I hope my work gives these kind of gifts.
Hearing people's stories is what I truly love to do. That is why I became a counselor. That is what I would want to spend my time doing even if it wasn't my career. Human beings are complex, that is true. And we are beautiful in endless ways, good when all is stripped away, and valuable beyond anything else in all of creation. To know and be known is one of the sweetest experiences of life. Along with being loved and securely belonging to other human beings. I hope my work gives these kind of gifts.
(970) 409-1360 View (970) 409-1360
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Lauren Glass
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durango, CO 81301
You are looking to thrive. You want life to feel different, even if you're not yet sure how. As a client, I invite you to practice new futures and live into new narratives. Healing is creating possibilities, through safety and connection. I aim to support your shift into more resilient states and to discover more ease in your daily life. Populations I particularly enjoy working with include those between the ages of 20-40, queer folks, people who have experienced outdoor trauma or accidents, and those in transitions.
You are looking to thrive. You want life to feel different, even if you're not yet sure how. As a client, I invite you to practice new futures and live into new narratives. Healing is creating possibilities, through safety and connection. I aim to support your shift into more resilient states and to discover more ease in your daily life. Populations I particularly enjoy working with include those between the ages of 20-40, queer folks, people who have experienced outdoor trauma or accidents, and those in transitions.
(970) 239-8135 View (970) 239-8135
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Caitlin Morris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durango, CO 81301  (Online Only)
I believe an excellent therapist meets every client where they’re at. Navigating this world with presence and grace is more accessible and meaningful with someone to help process your experiences. We all need someone to talk to sometimes, and I strive to create an integrated and unique safe space for each client to unfold their narratives, fears, hopes and discover their untapped resources. Many people grapple with traumatic stress. It can interfere with our lives, relationships, and overall well-being. Ignoring or suppressing it may be tempting but will only make it worse.
I believe an excellent therapist meets every client where they’re at. Navigating this world with presence and grace is more accessible and meaningful with someone to help process your experiences. We all need someone to talk to sometimes, and I strive to create an integrated and unique safe space for each client to unfold their narratives, fears, hopes and discover their untapped resources. Many people grapple with traumatic stress. It can interfere with our lives, relationships, and overall well-being. Ignoring or suppressing it may be tempting but will only make it worse.
(970) 406-4772 View (970) 406-4772
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Durango Walk and Talk Therapy
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Durango, CO 81301
Do you feel something is wrong but you don't know what? You feel disconnected, anxious, depressed. Therapy can help. When symptoms that disrupt your every day life have begun showing up, it is time to reach out for help. You may notice that these symptoms can be felt even in your body. This can feel like tightness and constriction in various places in the body. These bodily sensations are the cues that you are giving yourself that something about your life doesn't feel right. Now is the time to listen to yourself. I offer Telehealth counseling, walk and talk and therapy, and individual counseling retreats.
Do you feel something is wrong but you don't know what? You feel disconnected, anxious, depressed. Therapy can help. When symptoms that disrupt your every day life have begun showing up, it is time to reach out for help. You may notice that these symptoms can be felt even in your body. This can feel like tightness and constriction in various places in the body. These bodily sensations are the cues that you are giving yourself that something about your life doesn't feel right. Now is the time to listen to yourself. I offer Telehealth counseling, walk and talk and therapy, and individual counseling retreats.
(970) 299-9523 View (970) 299-9523
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Riese Rose
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durango, CO 81301
Waitlist for new clients
I'm a nature-based therapist who works with those struggling with attachment wounds, grief, identity & spiritual emergencies/distress, sexuality, PTSD, self-worth, depression, anxiety, and difficult life transitions. I am dedicated to anti-oppression work both personally & professionally. I hold a social justice lens in my work and don't shy away from acknowledging the profound psycho-spiritual impacts that the dominant culture has had on all of us, especially those who have been marginalized. I believe that mindfully addressing your contextual ecosystem is essential in truly getting to the root of why you're suffering.
I'm a nature-based therapist who works with those struggling with attachment wounds, grief, identity & spiritual emergencies/distress, sexuality, PTSD, self-worth, depression, anxiety, and difficult life transitions. I am dedicated to anti-oppression work both personally & professionally. I hold a social justice lens in my work and don't shy away from acknowledging the profound psycho-spiritual impacts that the dominant culture has had on all of us, especially those who have been marginalized. I believe that mindfully addressing your contextual ecosystem is essential in truly getting to the root of why you're suffering.
(844) 520-0052 View (844) 520-0052
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Brooke Lederer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durango, CO 81301  (Online Only)
I believe in each person’s ability to thrive mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, a history of trauma, relationship issues, or other life stressors, I am here to support you in building skills to access your own resiliency and capabilities. We will gain insight into your patterns, and you will learn tools to help you disrupt old ways of being to live in alignment with your values. I utilize a strengths-based systems approach, evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and incorporate mindfulness and somatic practices into my sessions.
I believe in each person’s ability to thrive mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, a history of trauma, relationship issues, or other life stressors, I am here to support you in building skills to access your own resiliency and capabilities. We will gain insight into your patterns, and you will learn tools to help you disrupt old ways of being to live in alignment with your values. I utilize a strengths-based systems approach, evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and incorporate mindfulness and somatic practices into my sessions.
(970) 553-4665 View (970) 553-4665
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Brianne Mary Rhodus
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durango, CO 81301
Life is hard & seeking help can be even harder, but no matter how tough the situation seems, it's always workable & I wholeheartedly believe in you! I love supporting people towards becoming their best self & specialize in working with women, couples, trauma, relationships & codependency. My holistic approach is Transpersonal, mindfulness-based, body-centered, trauma-informed, strength-focused & nature-oriented. My job is to help you clear out old wounds so you can feel good in your body in order to cultivate your own innate wisdom & creativity in living a more fulfilling life. I also offer coaching via Awakened Hearts Healing Arts.
Life is hard & seeking help can be even harder, but no matter how tough the situation seems, it's always workable & I wholeheartedly believe in you! I love supporting people towards becoming their best self & specialize in working with women, couples, trauma, relationships & codependency. My holistic approach is Transpersonal, mindfulness-based, body-centered, trauma-informed, strength-focused & nature-oriented. My job is to help you clear out old wounds so you can feel good in your body in order to cultivate your own innate wisdom & creativity in living a more fulfilling life. I also offer coaching via Awakened Hearts Healing Arts.
(720) 605-1575 View (720) 605-1575
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Julie A Frank
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durango, CO 81301
Waitlist for new clients
If you've landed here, you likely looking for support as you navigate transitions, hardship or loss. All of these situations can bring with them, intense emotional responses and even some unhealthy responses. Maybe you've had therapy before and found it helpful to talk with someone who will listen and support you. Maybe you've never tried therapy, and now is the time because you have heard that talking with a therapist can be helpful to overcome the feelings of anxiety, isolation, and stress. Trauma, attachment-related issues and family difficulties can be managed, with the right help.
If you've landed here, you likely looking for support as you navigate transitions, hardship or loss. All of these situations can bring with them, intense emotional responses and even some unhealthy responses. Maybe you've had therapy before and found it helpful to talk with someone who will listen and support you. Maybe you've never tried therapy, and now is the time because you have heard that talking with a therapist can be helpful to overcome the feelings of anxiety, isolation, and stress. Trauma, attachment-related issues and family difficulties can be managed, with the right help.
(970) 414-7014 View (970) 414-7014
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Ej Horrocks
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Durango, CO 81301  (Online Only)
I am continuously inspired to hold each person capable. Therapy offers a ripe moment of action potential to target the heart of what’s needed to change. I invite you to gain insight through bold vulnerability, creativity, mindfulness, helpful confrontation, and accountability. Through the challenge of honest introspection and the practice of expressing oneself, I can support you in your therapeutic journey. With compassion and an innate tendency towards enthusiasm, I motivate people to take the challenging steps towards the wellness they seek and to access the internal resources they never lost.
I am continuously inspired to hold each person capable. Therapy offers a ripe moment of action potential to target the heart of what’s needed to change. I invite you to gain insight through bold vulnerability, creativity, mindfulness, helpful confrontation, and accountability. Through the challenge of honest introspection and the practice of expressing oneself, I can support you in your therapeutic journey. With compassion and an innate tendency towards enthusiasm, I motivate people to take the challenging steps towards the wellness they seek and to access the internal resources they never lost.
(970) 519-5506 View (970) 519-5506
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Rivkah Standig
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Durango, CO 81301
Currently accepting new clients, age 13+! Life can be a journey filled with twists and turns, and at times, it's easy to feel lost and disconnected. As a therapist specializing in serving marginalized individuals and relationships, I am committed to embracing the rich tapestry of human experiences. I recognize that the intersections of identities can shape unique challenges, and I’m here to provide a safe and inclusive space to explore them. Whether you're seeking to address trauma, find clarity in your identity, navigate relationships, or simply get started on a journey of self-improvement, I'm here to walk alongside you.
Currently accepting new clients, age 13+! Life can be a journey filled with twists and turns, and at times, it's easy to feel lost and disconnected. As a therapist specializing in serving marginalized individuals and relationships, I am committed to embracing the rich tapestry of human experiences. I recognize that the intersections of identities can shape unique challenges, and I’m here to provide a safe and inclusive space to explore them. Whether you're seeking to address trauma, find clarity in your identity, navigate relationships, or simply get started on a journey of self-improvement, I'm here to walk alongside you.
(720) 740-3673 View (720) 740-3673
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Mackai Tapleshay
LPC Intern, MC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durango, CO 81301  (Online Only)
Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, a sense of emotional overwhelm, relationship/family challenges, or if you’re feeling “stuck" and struggling with motivation and direction, you don't have to navigate these challenges alone. Together, we'll explore the many unique parts of yourself that have helped you navigate this world. Through this self-exploration, we will build a toolkit of skills tailored to your needs and strengthen your ability to show up to life’s challenges in a way that feels powerful and, most importantly, authentic to you.
Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, a sense of emotional overwhelm, relationship/family challenges, or if you’re feeling “stuck" and struggling with motivation and direction, you don't have to navigate these challenges alone. Together, we'll explore the many unique parts of yourself that have helped you navigate this world. Through this self-exploration, we will build a toolkit of skills tailored to your needs and strengthen your ability to show up to life’s challenges in a way that feels powerful and, most importantly, authentic to you.
(720) 734-8280 View (720) 734-8280
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Robin Love
LPC Intern
Verified Verified
Durango, CO 81301  (Online Only)
I am an EMDR-trained counselor working toward my licensure in CO. I can see clients located in Colorado and New Jersey. My passion is supporting you on your journey of self-discovery. Are you going through a life, relationship, or career transition? Or are you struggling in any of these areas and don't know why? I can help! I will partner with you to choose your next steps, identify and clear barriers, and create connection while honoring your authentic self. I tailor counseling to each client’s specific needs. My techniques integrate person-centered, CBT, DBT, IFS, SFBT, existential, Gestalt, and choice therapies.
I am an EMDR-trained counselor working toward my licensure in CO. I can see clients located in Colorado and New Jersey. My passion is supporting you on your journey of self-discovery. Are you going through a life, relationship, or career transition? Or are you struggling in any of these areas and don't know why? I can help! I will partner with you to choose your next steps, identify and clear barriers, and create connection while honoring your authentic self. I tailor counseling to each client’s specific needs. My techniques integrate person-centered, CBT, DBT, IFS, SFBT, existential, Gestalt, and choice therapies.
(720) 740-6963 View (720) 740-6963
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Julia Shirar
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durango, CO 81301  (Online Only)
My approach is rooted in the belief that no matter what a person has going on, there is always an internal compass guiding them towards integration. In our sessions, we will incorporate Jungian/depth psychology, IFS/parts work, relational psychoanalytic theory, attachment, polyvagal, & mindfulness (MBCT). We can also incorporate creativity therapy and embodied dreamwork.
My approach is rooted in the belief that no matter what a person has going on, there is always an internal compass guiding them towards integration. In our sessions, we will incorporate Jungian/depth psychology, IFS/parts work, relational psychoanalytic theory, attachment, polyvagal, & mindfulness (MBCT). We can also incorporate creativity therapy and embodied dreamwork.
(737) 221-3338 View (737) 221-3338
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Téa Speek
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durango, CO 81301  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I am here to meet you on the precipice of embracing the unknown; self discovery, facing fear and anxiety, uprooting patterns, and stepping into the great telling of your own story. My work is reciprocal medicine; to see and be seen. Through belonging and connection I hope to create a safe space where one feels honored in all human intricacies. To witness, to keep stories, to listen, this is what I do.
I am here to meet you on the precipice of embracing the unknown; self discovery, facing fear and anxiety, uprooting patterns, and stepping into the great telling of your own story. My work is reciprocal medicine; to see and be seen. Through belonging and connection I hope to create a safe space where one feels honored in all human intricacies. To witness, to keep stories, to listen, this is what I do.
(720) 637-5098 View (720) 637-5098
Feminist Therapists

How does feminist therapy work?

Feminist therapy sessions are not only personal but often cultural or political in nature, as the approach is based on the belief that people are affected by, and often struggle with, cultural and societal norms and biases, and need to move beyond those external pressures or stressors to tap their own confidence and engage more fully in their own identity. Sessions may therefore include discussions of sexism, diversity, and gender issues and talk of steps toward greater empowerment for patients who believe they have been silenced and seek to raise their voices.

What are examples of feminist therapy techniques?

Along with traditional talk therapy and analysis, a feminist therapist may employ techniques such as role-playing and assertiveness training to help clients build their self-esteem so that they feel they can act freely, and not based on cultural expectations or gender roles dictated by others. A feminist therapist may also engage in bibliotherapy, offering suggested readings on gender identity or social power inequities as they work toward viewing mental-health concerns through a broad cultural lens before focusing on how they affect the individual. Somatic therapy techniques, with an emphasis on body awareness, self-compassion, and mindfulness practices are also often part of feminist therapist practice.

How long does feminist therapy last?

As with most forms of talk therapy, there is no set duration or end point for feminist therapy; people who believe that they are making progress typically continue until they feel they’ve addressed the issues that had been holding them back. It may take some time to become comfortable discussing personal issues, but once a client feels they can do so, they could expect therapy to last for a number of months, typically including at least 12 sessions.

Does feminist therapy work?

As a relatively recent therapeutic technique, there is not yet a body of evidence proving the efficacy of feminist therapy. However, the approach is based on proven core principles of talk therapy, with a particular emphasis on developing a therapeutic relationship based on equality and authentic connection between therapist and client and discovering and building on clients’ personal strengths to help them gain a greater sense of personal power and agency.