Relationship Issues Therapists in Crested Butte, CO

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Marcie Telander-East River Counseling
MA, NLC, CGP, DAPA, REAT
Verified Verified
Crested Butte, CO 81224
As an elder in therapy & spirituality worlds I draw ancient, perennial wisdom forward through cutting-edge knowledge to serve contemporary life & relationship issues while co-creating very specific healing with you for the future.
Together we will draw from a rich range of compassionate, holistic, action-oriented services that launch you into the enriched life, relationships, communication and confidence you are seeking. As a full-service, highly-experienced private practitioner I'm honored to support you, your partner, children, family--at the caring point where Nurture meets Nature. Always honoring your confidentiality while bringing together perennial wisdom and cutting-edge knowledge. For Life, Love and Letting go! 38 years serving the life-transforming needs of the fine folks of Gunnison Cty, CO, and residents of New Mexico.
As an elder in therapy & spirituality worlds I draw ancient, perennial wisdom forward through cutting-edge knowledge to serve contemporary life & relationship issues while co-creating very specific healing with you for the future.
Together we will draw from a rich range of compassionate, holistic, action-oriented services that launch you into the enriched life, relationships, communication and confidence you are seeking. As a full-service, highly-experienced private practitioner I'm honored to support you, your partner, children, family--at the caring point where Nurture meets Nature. Always honoring your confidentiality while bringing together perennial wisdom and cutting-edge knowledge. For Life, Love and Letting go! 38 years serving the life-transforming needs of the fine folks of Gunnison Cty, CO, and residents of New Mexico.
(970) 239-0276 View (970) 239-0276
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Laura Scales
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Crested Butte, CO 81224
It is my hope to bring genuine healing and wholeness to individuals, couples, and families. I work with people of all ages and backgrounds who want to change how they manage conflict, mental or physical health issues, and stressful life events. I have been trained in many evidence-based therapeutic modalities, which enables me to be effective in treating depression, anxiety, grief, intrusive and distressing thoughts, mood disturbances, personality disorders, relationship and family issues, anger management, substance use, body image issues, and people who have experienced trauma.
It is my hope to bring genuine healing and wholeness to individuals, couples, and families. I work with people of all ages and backgrounds who want to change how they manage conflict, mental or physical health issues, and stressful life events. I have been trained in many evidence-based therapeutic modalities, which enables me to be effective in treating depression, anxiety, grief, intrusive and distressing thoughts, mood disturbances, personality disorders, relationship and family issues, anger management, substance use, body image issues, and people who have experienced trauma.
(970) 670-7588 View (970) 670-7588
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Mountain Within, LLC
Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Crested Butte, CO 81225  (Online Only)
I invite you to connect with me and see if our therapeutic relationship is something that we can co-create together.
My ideal client dares to do the work in therapy and integrate that work outside of the session. I facilitate the creation of secure functioning relationships. For individual clients, that means strong attachment bonds to their sense of self so they can self-regulate and begin to create new opportunities to live a life of beauty, excitement, and exploration. While for my couples therapy clients, we will work on building secure functioning relationships within the partnership through the processes of non-violent communication skills and repairing ruptures promptly.
I invite you to connect with me and see if our therapeutic relationship is something that we can co-create together.
My ideal client dares to do the work in therapy and integrate that work outside of the session. I facilitate the creation of secure functioning relationships. For individual clients, that means strong attachment bonds to their sense of self so they can self-regulate and begin to create new opportunities to live a life of beauty, excitement, and exploration. While for my couples therapy clients, we will work on building secure functioning relationships within the partnership through the processes of non-violent communication skills and repairing ruptures promptly.
(720) 730-3370 View (720) 730-3370
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Nya Greenstone Simic
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Crested Butte, CO 81224
I believe that the relationship between a therapist and client is the agent of change in therapy. Making the decision to come to therapy can feel like a big step and my goal is to support parents, who are the experts in their children, learn new skills to support and understand their child. I also support parents in the transition to parenthood with all the joys and challenges it brings. I take a humanistic approach and deeply value and respect the unique strengths that each client and family bring to therapy.
I believe that the relationship between a therapist and client is the agent of change in therapy. Making the decision to come to therapy can feel like a big step and my goal is to support parents, who are the experts in their children, learn new skills to support and understand their child. I also support parents in the transition to parenthood with all the joys and challenges it brings. I take a humanistic approach and deeply value and respect the unique strengths that each client and family bring to therapy.
(970) 680-8587 View (970) 680-8587
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Nicole Jefferson
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, LPCC, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Crested Butte, CO 81224
“Therapy to help authentic souls navigate the wilds of life.” My most crucial long-term relationship has been with the great outdoors; my first therapist was Mother Nature. I have used my time in this mighty space to align the things that make my heartbeat: people, nature, and the power of self-development. The outdoors is a powerful resource that helps us feel grounded and at peace, immersed in all Mother Nature offers. My approach is whole-bodied, holistic, mindful, bodily, and expansive. My goal for people is to feel good in their skin and reach their true SELF. I offer indoor, virtual, and outdoor therapy.
“Therapy to help authentic souls navigate the wilds of life.” My most crucial long-term relationship has been with the great outdoors; my first therapist was Mother Nature. I have used my time in this mighty space to align the things that make my heartbeat: people, nature, and the power of self-development. The outdoors is a powerful resource that helps us feel grounded and at peace, immersed in all Mother Nature offers. My approach is whole-bodied, holistic, mindful, bodily, and expansive. My goal for people is to feel good in their skin and reach their true SELF. I offer indoor, virtual, and outdoor therapy.
(303) 529-4260 View (303) 529-4260
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Christine C. Osmundson MA, LPC, CMHC, LLC
Counselor, MA, CMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Crested Butte, CO 81225  (Online Only)
I believe in building a therapeutic relationship through unconditional positive regard together with a cognitive behavioral psychodynamic approach; an evidenced based practice.
My name is Christine Osmundson. I am a licensed private practice online Telehealth provider practicing in Colorado and Utah with the Sondermind and Tava Health Networks. I have a master's degree in Applied Psychology from New York University and 1 year of post graduate studies towards a Ph.D. in Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy at the Tavistock Institute in London, England. I've worked with several populations of individuals, couples and families for over 25 years within several capacities i.e., psychiatric inpatient, residential, day treatment, school, mental health centers and private practice.
I believe in building a therapeutic relationship through unconditional positive regard together with a cognitive behavioral psychodynamic approach; an evidenced based practice.
My name is Christine Osmundson. I am a licensed private practice online Telehealth provider practicing in Colorado and Utah with the Sondermind and Tava Health Networks. I have a master's degree in Applied Psychology from New York University and 1 year of post graduate studies towards a Ph.D. in Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy at the Tavistock Institute in London, England. I've worked with several populations of individuals, couples and families for over 25 years within several capacities i.e., psychiatric inpatient, residential, day treatment, school, mental health centers and private practice.
(435) 291-5125 View (435) 291-5125
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Trista Gayle Sorenson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Crested Butte, CO 81224  (Online Only)
I work with adults struggling with depression, anxiety, self-esteem/confidence, trauma and relationship issues.
We are all many different things. We have many different feelings. We have many different issues. And we address them (or not) in different ways. We are a handful, and sometimes we need someone else to help figure things out. Human beings have a great capacity for growth and change, and in working together we can find the best version of yourself to be more authentic, happy, peaceful and inspired. My approach is simple: get personal. With an eclectic academic and professional background, I am committed to helping people through a method specific to their needs.
I work with adults struggling with depression, anxiety, self-esteem/confidence, trauma and relationship issues.
We are all many different things. We have many different feelings. We have many different issues. And we address them (or not) in different ways. We are a handful, and sometimes we need someone else to help figure things out. Human beings have a great capacity for growth and change, and in working together we can find the best version of yourself to be more authentic, happy, peaceful and inspired. My approach is simple: get personal. With an eclectic academic and professional background, I am committed to helping people through a method specific to their needs.
(720) 712-5988 View (720) 712-5988
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Nicole Akselrad
Counselor, BA, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Crested Butte, CO 81224
I find that having a strong therapeutic relationship with your therapist is the key for growth.
I learned something following a mentor of mine, “life is never made unbearable by circumstances, but only by lack of meaning and purpose.” This has been a foundation for me and a belief that I feel can best support individuals along their journeys. This belief coupled with a genuine and empathetic counseling relationship are factors that I feel can help facilitate re-connection and self discovery while repairing the self of past wounds. Mindfulness and curiosity can help bring awareness to feelings of angst and sadness that reside within us. My hope is that I can help you to navigate through life, despite its circumstances.
I find that having a strong therapeutic relationship with your therapist is the key for growth.
I learned something following a mentor of mine, “life is never made unbearable by circumstances, but only by lack of meaning and purpose.” This has been a foundation for me and a belief that I feel can best support individuals along their journeys. This belief coupled with a genuine and empathetic counseling relationship are factors that I feel can help facilitate re-connection and self discovery while repairing the self of past wounds. Mindfulness and curiosity can help bring awareness to feelings of angst and sadness that reside within us. My hope is that I can help you to navigate through life, despite its circumstances.
(720) 821-5667 View (720) 821-5667
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Dr. Wallace K Pond
PhD, LPCC
Verified Verified
Crested Butte, CO 81224
Do you need help managing emotions or strengthening primary relationships? Are you looking for skills to cope with unpleasant symptoms? Is your quality of life less than you'd like? Are you ready to make a change? No matter how difficult one's situation, nor complex the issues, we can work together to define achievable goals that, once realized, can bring meaning, contentment and reward to life. If you're unsatisfied but ready to take an active role in creating the life you want, strengthening your mental health and wellness in the process, I'm ready to help!
Do you need help managing emotions or strengthening primary relationships? Are you looking for skills to cope with unpleasant symptoms? Is your quality of life less than you'd like? Are you ready to make a change? No matter how difficult one's situation, nor complex the issues, we can work together to define achievable goals that, once realized, can bring meaning, contentment and reward to life. If you're unsatisfied but ready to take an active role in creating the life you want, strengthening your mental health and wellness in the process, I'm ready to help!
(719) 781-6349 View (719) 781-6349
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Debbie Winslow
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Crested Butte, CO 81224  (Online Only)
If you're struggling with anxiety and self-critical thoughts, I can help. The most sensitive among us tend to be more affected by anxiety, impacting confidence, sleep, and relationships. I will work with you to explore those patterns and cultivate new narratives and behaviors that align with how you'd like to live and thrive in your life today.
If you're struggling with anxiety and self-critical thoughts, I can help. The most sensitive among us tend to be more affected by anxiety, impacting confidence, sleep, and relationships. I will work with you to explore those patterns and cultivate new narratives and behaviors that align with how you'd like to live and thrive in your life today.
(720) 734-3976 View (720) 734-3976
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Melissa Barbash
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Crested Butte, CO 81224
Your desire in seeking therapy is to break away from making yourself smaller in relationships and feel sturdier within yourself and in your connections with others.
Your desire in seeking therapy is to break away from making yourself smaller in relationships and feel sturdier within yourself and in your connections with others.
(720) 575-2557 View (720) 575-2557
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Erin Wesley
Counselor, MS, LPCC, EMDR
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Crested Butte, CO 81224  (Online Only)
You’ve tried countless things to change your life. You keep working harder to improve yourself, but you’re still dealing with self-esteem issues, people pleasing, and self-sabotage. The self-doubt creeps in and you wonder if you’ll ever get better, if you’re not good enough, or if you should just quit trying. The uncertainty grows, and you feel like you’re drowning, not sure what to try next.
You’ve tried countless things to change your life. You keep working harder to improve yourself, but you’re still dealing with self-esteem issues, people pleasing, and self-sabotage. The self-doubt creeps in and you wonder if you’ll ever get better, if you’re not good enough, or if you should just quit trying. The uncertainty grows, and you feel like you’re drowning, not sure what to try next.
(970) 465-5359 View (970) 465-5359
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Garland Middleton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Crested Butte, CO 81224
My name is Garland Middleton and I am a Licensed Social Worker and therapist. My work is highly intuitive, rooted in curiosity and compassion. Therapy is vulnerable but can also be such a special gift to give yourself. My hope is that you feel safe and open in my office.
My name is Garland Middleton and I am a Licensed Social Worker and therapist. My work is highly intuitive, rooted in curiosity and compassion. Therapy is vulnerable but can also be such a special gift to give yourself. My hope is that you feel safe and open in my office.
(970) 341-2525 View (970) 341-2525
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Monica Bilow Makler
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Crested Butte, CO 81224
It's my passion to help individuals and couples explore new pathways toward living a more peaceful life led by wisdom and joy. For the past 30 years I've been working in the private and public sectors aiding people experiencing stress, depression, anxiety, addictions, codependency, low self esteem, body image, grief, sleep issues, PTSD, and conflictual relationships. My academic qualifications include studies in Tel-Aviv, Oxford and the USA.
It's my passion to help individuals and couples explore new pathways toward living a more peaceful life led by wisdom and joy. For the past 30 years I've been working in the private and public sectors aiding people experiencing stress, depression, anxiety, addictions, codependency, low self esteem, body image, grief, sleep issues, PTSD, and conflictual relationships. My academic qualifications include studies in Tel-Aviv, Oxford and the USA.
(970) 818-5384 View (970) 818-5384
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Bonnie Farnell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Crested Butte, CO 81224
Waitlist for new clients
Life is (blank). How do you fill in the (blank)? We are all striving to feel heard, understood and connected, but all too often this business of being human – our personal histories and our entangled thinking – brings struggle and suffering. We can lose our purpose, passion and vision. We can feel unsteady, and disconnected from our true self. I can help. My counseling approach is not about discipline, hard work or grit. It is about stilling the mind, seeing clearly, removing barriers and realizing your innate capacity. Capacity for wisdom, love, and resiliency. Capacity to realize your full potential.
Life is (blank). How do you fill in the (blank)? We are all striving to feel heard, understood and connected, but all too often this business of being human – our personal histories and our entangled thinking – brings struggle and suffering. We can lose our purpose, passion and vision. We can feel unsteady, and disconnected from our true self. I can help. My counseling approach is not about discipline, hard work or grit. It is about stilling the mind, seeing clearly, removing barriers and realizing your innate capacity. Capacity for wisdom, love, and resiliency. Capacity to realize your full potential.
(970) 463-6893 View (970) 463-6893
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Crested Butte Counseling Service, LLC
Counselor, MS, LPC, LLC
Verified Verified
Crested Butte, CO 81224
Waitlist for new clients
Crested Butte Counseling Service, LLC, provides Holistic Psychotherapy for all ages. Jean Bell-Dumas, M.S.,LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado. She has been a Mental Health Counselor in Gunnison Valley for 20+ years, and is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, and Hypnosis, with much experience in working with: Depression, Anxiety, Relational Issues, Trauma, Stress, PTSD, Parenting Issues, Anger Management, ADHD, Eating Disorders, Autism, Addictions, Growth, & Spiritual Issues. If you have a counseling need, and would like to reach your goals for greater health and happiness, call for a brief consult.
Crested Butte Counseling Service, LLC, provides Holistic Psychotherapy for all ages. Jean Bell-Dumas, M.S.,LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado. She has been a Mental Health Counselor in Gunnison Valley for 20+ years, and is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, and Hypnosis, with much experience in working with: Depression, Anxiety, Relational Issues, Trauma, Stress, PTSD, Parenting Issues, Anger Management, ADHD, Eating Disorders, Autism, Addictions, Growth, & Spiritual Issues. If you have a counseling need, and would like to reach your goals for greater health and happiness, call for a brief consult.
(970) 387-8976 View (970) 387-8976
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Willow Bay Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Crested Butte, CO 81224
Waitlist for new clients
My aim is to help you better understand your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, what they mean, and how they relate to your present-day struggles and challenges. I understand that each client faces unique challenges and needs to work on themselves at their own pace, I approach every client with an open mind, and never makes any assumptions about your life experience. Together, we will work to deepen your awareness, understanding of your desires, patterns of relating, so you may experience a more authentic and fulfilling life.
My aim is to help you better understand your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, what they mean, and how they relate to your present-day struggles and challenges. I understand that each client faces unique challenges and needs to work on themselves at their own pace, I approach every client with an open mind, and never makes any assumptions about your life experience. Together, we will work to deepen your awareness, understanding of your desires, patterns of relating, so you may experience a more authentic and fulfilling life.
(970) 292-6920 View (970) 292-6920
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Marc A Heuser
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Crested Butte, CO 81224  (Online Only)
Heal from the pain of the past, to live the life you long for- Sometimes adverse experiences of life resurface in the form of depression, anxiety, stress, and unhealthy coping strategies. We push down traumatic events and assaults on our true self as way to survive. This strategy only works for so long until the pain resurfaces, and we are faced with the choice of leaning into the healing, or diving deeper into avoidance. If you want to access healing via confidential videoconferencing sessions using EMDR, mindfulness, and trauma informed therapy, please call (303) 357-6179 for a complimentary consultation.
Heal from the pain of the past, to live the life you long for- Sometimes adverse experiences of life resurface in the form of depression, anxiety, stress, and unhealthy coping strategies. We push down traumatic events and assaults on our true self as way to survive. This strategy only works for so long until the pain resurfaces, and we are faced with the choice of leaning into the healing, or diving deeper into avoidance. If you want to access healing via confidential videoconferencing sessions using EMDR, mindfulness, and trauma informed therapy, please call (303) 357-6179 for a complimentary consultation.
(303) 357-6179 View (303) 357-6179

Online Therapists

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Alexzis Vazquez
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grand Junction, CO 81501
Waitlist for new clients
My goal is to bring wellness to our therapeutic relationship.
I work with individuals, couples, and families with attachment concerns and complex trauma histories using EMDR, IFS, and Polyvagal Theory. I am sex-positive and welcoming to LGBTQIA+ clients. I feel confident working with individuals who, are or already have, deconstructed their faith/religion. When I meet with you, you can expect to have a conversation - one where you are heard, empathized with, and challenged. The therapeutic relationship is just that, a relationship. I will spend time getting to know you and helping you determine exactly what your goals are for this service before diving in.
My goal is to bring wellness to our therapeutic relationship.
I work with individuals, couples, and families with attachment concerns and complex trauma histories using EMDR, IFS, and Polyvagal Theory. I am sex-positive and welcoming to LGBTQIA+ clients. I feel confident working with individuals who, are or already have, deconstructed their faith/religion. When I meet with you, you can expect to have a conversation - one where you are heard, empathized with, and challenged. The therapeutic relationship is just that, a relationship. I will spend time getting to know you and helping you determine exactly what your goals are for this service before diving in.
(970) 676-2398 View (970) 676-2398
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Powder Somatics
Mpsy, MCLC, SEP
Verified Verified
Breckenridge, CO 80424  (Online Only)
I address many issues, including stress management, relationship problems, self-esteem, dysregulation, personal growth, and complex trauma.
How would your life change if you truly understood how your nervous system influences your thoughts, the goals you achieve, and the possibilities you might be overlooking? Somatic coaching is a biologically based, bottom-up approach to healing stress & trauma that aims to help you achieve greater self-awareness, emotional regulation, and overall well-being by tapping into your body’s innate wisdom. All you need to heal and move forward towards health and vitality lives within you.
I address many issues, including stress management, relationship problems, self-esteem, dysregulation, personal growth, and complex trauma.
How would your life change if you truly understood how your nervous system influences your thoughts, the goals you achieve, and the possibilities you might be overlooking? Somatic coaching is a biologically based, bottom-up approach to healing stress & trauma that aims to help you achieve greater self-awareness, emotional regulation, and overall well-being by tapping into your body’s innate wisdom. All you need to heal and move forward towards health and vitality lives within you.
(970) 444-7981 View (970) 444-7981

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Relationship Issues Therapists
While need for human connection appears to be innate, the ability to form healthy, loving relationships is learned. Some evidence suggests that the ability to form a stable relationship starts to form in infancy, in a child's earliest experiences with a caregiver who reliably meets the infant's needs for food, care, warmth, protection, stimulation, and social contact. Such relationships are not destiny, but they are theorized to establish deeply ingrained patterns of relating to others. The end of a relationship, however, is often a source of great psychological anguish.