Therapists in 81301
Heidi Bendell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LPCC, CMAT
Verified Verified
Durango, CO 81301
. I specialize in addictions, and compulsive behaviors . I have been certified in sex addiction therapist for 25 years I also specialize in financial and eating disorders I have years of experience working with adolescents. I have a passion in helping couples develop a healthy partnership in raising children together, including divorced couples, blended families, three generational family systems.. .
. I specialize in addictions, and compulsive behaviors . I have been certified in sex addiction therapist for 25 years I also specialize in financial and eating disorders I have years of experience working with adolescents. I have a passion in helping couples develop a healthy partnership in raising children together, including divorced couples, blended families, three generational family systems.. .
Nicole Louise Fuller
Psychologist, MA, CAS, DVAP, DUI
Verified Verified
Durango, CO 81301
Thank you for your inquiry about my practice. If you, or someone you love is currently experiencing unbearable stress levels, major mental illness, or going through a traumatic experience, I am here to help. There is no shame in asking for help, its actually a sign of courage to reach out, and make an effort to change.
My specialties include; trauma, self-esteem, parenting, relationships, grief, death or divorce, fears and phobias, anger issues, sexual abuse, substance abuse, stress management. I teach interpersonal relationship skills, emotional regulation & distress tolerance skills. I also diagnose all mental health disorders based on DSMV.
Thank you for your inquiry about my practice. If you, or someone you love is currently experiencing unbearable stress levels, major mental illness, or going through a traumatic experience, I am here to help. There is no shame in asking for help, its actually a sign of courage to reach out, and make an effort to change.
My specialties include; trauma, self-esteem, parenting, relationships, grief, death or divorce, fears and phobias, anger issues, sexual abuse, substance abuse, stress management. I teach interpersonal relationship skills, emotional regulation & distress tolerance skills. I also diagnose all mental health disorders based on DSMV.
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Intervention Therapists
How does an intervention work?
An intervention is a planned, structured meeting in which a person’s family or friends voice concerns about the person’s behavior and its consequences; the goal is for the person to accept treatment. In this meeting, the person’s loved ones (often with the guidance of a trained interventionist) share how the person’s behavior has harmed them and the consequences if the person refuses treatment. They collectively ask the person to accept a proposed treatment plan.
How effective are interventions?
There isn’t extensive research on the efficacy of interventions, in part because success is difficult to measure. Individuals often enter addiction treatment after an intervention, for example, but treatment itself may not work, especially if the person only begins due to external pressure from others rather than due to internal motivation to change. However, if all other attempts at helping someone have failed, an intervention may be worth exploring.
What are the limitations of interventions?
While a friend or family member’s intentions are in the right place in wanting to help a loved one through an intervention, there are significant limitations to the approach. The surprising nature of the event can make the person feel ambushed or judged. They may feel embarrassed or ashamed as a result, and relationships may be strained or broken. This can make it difficult for the individual to be receptive to the concerns of their loved ones and the interventionist.
Are there alternatives to interventions?
Rather than confronting a loved one through an intervention, an effective and less pressured approach is to create space for a caring, open, one-on-one conversation. This works best if the loved one asks open-ended questions, listens attentively to the answers, and frames their observations and statements with concern rather than judgment. More than one conversation may be needed, but change can take root over time.