Photo of Stephen M Brown L.P.C. MA-MFT Cert-SSC, LPC, MA, MFT, SSC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Stephen M Brown L.P.C. MA-MFT Cert-SSC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, MFT, SSC
Verified Verified
Durango, CO 81301
Trauma events: death, separations, losses, grief, auto crashes, combat.
Feeling stuck with a life issue or feeling overwhelmed? You have taken the first step realizing you may need assistance, and you want your life to be better. I would like the opportunity to discuss with you how together we may help get you or your loved ones unstuck. The key to success with any psychotherapy is a good match between therapist and client. My approach is to walk side by side with my clients in a safe environment as we sort out the primary issues that may be causing stress, or care and concerns. Also eve appointments avalible.
Trauma events: death, separations, losses, grief, auto crashes, combat.
Feeling stuck with a life issue or feeling overwhelmed? You have taken the first step realizing you may need assistance, and you want your life to be better. I would like the opportunity to discuss with you how together we may help get you or your loved ones unstuck. The key to success with any psychotherapy is a good match between therapist and client. My approach is to walk side by side with my clients in a safe environment as we sort out the primary issues that may be causing stress, or care and concerns. Also eve appointments avalible.
(970) 426-0116 View (970) 426-0116
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Botello Maris Valencia
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Durango, CO 81301
I understand that you are going through very difficult times, and it may be important to consider professional help. Stress and depression can affect the quality of your sleep and make life feel overwhelming. It is a good time to seek professional support that can help you manage these emotions and find a path toward your emotional well-being. Have you considered talking to someone who has gone through a similar experience and can offer you their perspective?" Let me know if you need any further assistance! Call me, I am here tor you.
I understand that you are going through very difficult times, and it may be important to consider professional help. Stress and depression can affect the quality of your sleep and make life feel overwhelming. It is a good time to seek professional support that can help you manage these emotions and find a path toward your emotional well-being. Have you considered talking to someone who has gone through a similar experience and can offer you their perspective?" Let me know if you need any further assistance! Call me, I am here tor you.
(970) 446-7975 View (970) 446-7975
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Randy Stueve
Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Durango, CO 81301
I believe that we each have what it takes to move forward and succeed in life. Sometimes things happen to us beyond our control. Other times, we simply get in our own way. I've experienced both of these situations in my life, and I believe I can help you respond to life in a way that moves you forward in the direction you want to go. The type of therapy I practice, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) provides the framework for how to live your best life. ACT's principles provide a new approach to life, a way of being in the world. I learned them as a client years ago, and I still practice them everyday in my own life.
I believe that we each have what it takes to move forward and succeed in life. Sometimes things happen to us beyond our control. Other times, we simply get in our own way. I've experienced both of these situations in my life, and I believe I can help you respond to life in a way that moves you forward in the direction you want to go. The type of therapy I practice, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) provides the framework for how to live your best life. ACT's principles provide a new approach to life, a way of being in the world. I learned them as a client years ago, and I still practice them everyday in my own life.
(970) 627-4743 x2 View (970) 627-4743 x2
Grief Therapists

How long does therapy take for grief?

There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.

When should you seek therapy for grief?

Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.

Can grief be managed without therapy?

Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.

What happens if grief is left untreated?

Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.