Meryl Tolsma
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Salida, CO 81201
Let's Connect (719) 417-3083
Welcome! I’m a therapist with extensive experience supporting children, adolescents, and families—especially those navigating trauma. I have a unique ability to build rapport with teens, creating a safe space where they feel understood and supported. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and rooted in evidence-based practices. Using CBT and mindfulness tools, I help clients develop coping skills, increase emotional awareness, and work toward meaningful goals. I’d be honored to support you or your family on the path toward healing and growth.
Using tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based practices, I help clients develop coping strategies, increase emotional awareness, and work toward goals that matter most to them. I am passionate about supporting families, individuals, and adolescents and have always committed my career to working hard for my clients.
Whether you're dealing with anxiety, behavior challenges, trauma-related stress, or simply looking to build healthier relationships, I’m here to help you move forward with clarity and confidence. If you're looking for someone who will meet you with both clinical expertise and genuine care, I’d love to work with you.
Call or Email Meryl Tolsma now for a free 15 minute consultation - (719) 417-3083
Let's Connect (719) 417-3083
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $90
- Couple Sessions $110
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Cash, Check, VenmoInsurance
- Aetna
- Alliance Coal Health Plan
- Anthem
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Centivo
- Cigna and Evernorth
- ClaimDoc
- Corporate Counseling Associate
- Denver Health
- Lucent Health
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Partners Direct
- Quest Behavioral Health
- SBA
- SelectHealth
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Unity
Meryl Tolsma
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (719) 417-3083
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Colorado / LPC.0022138 Meryl Tolsma
- In Practice for 7 years
- Attended Adams State College, MA, Counseling, Graduated 2012
Education and Years In Practice
Meryl Tolsma
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (719) 417-3083
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Career Counseling
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- First Responders
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Weight Loss
- Women's Issues
Meryl Tolsma
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (719) 417-3083
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
Meryl Tolsma
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (719) 417-3083
Location
Nearby Areas
Neighborhoods
Meryl Tolsma
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC
Call for a free consultation now - (719) 417-3083