Female Therapists in Gunnison, CO
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My approach with clients is based on balancing acceptance with change. I may draw upon various approaches, including cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness-based, person-centered, and include psycho-education in areas such as effective communication in relationships, regulation of emotions, and other presenting problems.
My approach with clients is based on balancing acceptance with change. I may draw upon various approaches, including cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness-based, person-centered, and include psycho-education in areas such as effective communication in relationships, regulation of emotions, and other presenting problems.
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Shelby Mainville
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LAC
Verified Verified
Gunnison, CO 81230
Hi! I am a licensed clinical social worker and licensed addiction counselor that specializes in working with folks with substance use disorders, dual diagnosis, bi polar, ADHD, and more! My goal as a therapist is always to help my clients build a life they want to live through empowerment, a systems lens, and integrating many therapeutic modalities to serve each individual client.
Hi! I am a licensed clinical social worker and licensed addiction counselor that specializes in working with folks with substance use disorders, dual diagnosis, bi polar, ADHD, and more! My goal as a therapist is always to help my clients build a life they want to live through empowerment, a systems lens, and integrating many therapeutic modalities to serve each individual client.
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I commend you for taking this courageous step toward improving your well-being and mental health. As a compassionate clinical mental health counselor intern, I am deeply committed to supporting individuals on their journey to self-discovery and healing. I am here to provide a safe and nurturing environment for you to explore and grow, and I am dedicated to walking alongside you every step of the way.
I commend you for taking this courageous step toward improving your well-being and mental health. As a compassionate clinical mental health counselor intern, I am deeply committed to supporting individuals on their journey to self-discovery and healing. I am here to provide a safe and nurturing environment for you to explore and grow, and I am dedicated to walking alongside you every step of the way.
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Non judgement and unconditional acceptance are the cornerstones of my practice. My strength is looking at each client's issues as opportunities for learning. Body centered education, teaching how emotional feelings become feelings in the body, is emphasized. Learning from my client's current awareness is the goal in any session. My work is non-religious but spiritual. My intention is to have each client lose the need for ongoing therapy. I have been successful in helping hundreds of individuals. I see adults, teens, couples and groups. I have offered Equine assisted therapy as an adjunct to my practice since 1999.
Non judgement and unconditional acceptance are the cornerstones of my practice. My strength is looking at each client's issues as opportunities for learning. Body centered education, teaching how emotional feelings become feelings in the body, is emphasized. Learning from my client's current awareness is the goal in any session. My work is non-religious but spiritual. My intention is to have each client lose the need for ongoing therapy. I have been successful in helping hundreds of individuals. I see adults, teens, couples and groups. I have offered Equine assisted therapy as an adjunct to my practice since 1999.
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Willow Bay Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gunnison, CO 81230
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.
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Hi. Im Allie. What do you need? This is where we start. Need is a strength, not a weakness. Whether personal growth, relationships, grieving, healing of past abuse, trauma or codependency, leadership skills, or overcoming that dang shame judge in our heads, we need support. Isolation is not helpful to us, and I encourage you to build a life team of authentic relationships. I am trained in the Townsend Model of Competency and Character Growth incorporating Grace, Truth and Time to your bonding, boundaries, accepting reality and embracing your competency for good fruit to grow in your personal, professional and relational life.
Hi. Im Allie. What do you need? This is where we start. Need is a strength, not a weakness. Whether personal growth, relationships, grieving, healing of past abuse, trauma or codependency, leadership skills, or overcoming that dang shame judge in our heads, we need support. Isolation is not helpful to us, and I encourage you to build a life team of authentic relationships. I am trained in the Townsend Model of Competency and Character Growth incorporating Grace, Truth and Time to your bonding, boundaries, accepting reality and embracing your competency for good fruit to grow in your personal, professional and relational life.
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Crested Butte Counseling Service, LLC
Counselor, MS, LPC, LLC
Verified Verified
Gunnison, CO 81230
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.
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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.
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.
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Addie Campbell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Gunnison, CO 81230
People seek counseling services for various reasons: depression, anxiety, PTSD, Trauma, past sexual and physical abuse, relationship issues (past/present), stress management, grief and loss, and life transitions. I specialize in treating families, children, and individuals.
People seek counseling services for various reasons: depression, anxiety, PTSD, Trauma, past sexual and physical abuse, relationship issues (past/present), stress management, grief and loss, and life transitions. I specialize in treating families, children, and individuals.
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Bonnie Farnell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Gunnison, CO 81230
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.
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Brittany Razee-Erosky
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gunnison, CO 81230 (Online Only)
Hello! As a licensed professional counselor, we’ll work together to find an inner sense of balance in your life. Sometimes, that looks like practicing mindfulness or utilizing somatic tools to manage challenging internal states–anxiety, depression, grief or sadness. Other times, that may look like exploring the intricacies of a difficult situation or relationship. Ultimately, the goal is to come back to a sense of joy.
Hello! As a licensed professional counselor, we’ll work together to find an inner sense of balance in your life. Sometimes, that looks like practicing mindfulness or utilizing somatic tools to manage challenging internal states–anxiety, depression, grief or sadness. Other times, that may look like exploring the intricacies of a difficult situation or relationship. Ultimately, the goal is to come back to a sense of joy.
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Angela Mulligan
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MFT-I
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gunnison, CO 81230 (Online Only)
Are you seeking a more fulfilling connection with those you love? As a dedicated relationship therapist, I specialize in helping you cultivate stronger bonds within your family and personal relationships. As a couple or family, you can gain more skills, compassion, and inner strength to navigate the complexities of family dynamics and personal relationships. Whether you aim to improve communication, resolve conflicts, or enhance intimacy, I am here to support you in achieving your relationship goals and creating the fulfilling, harmonious life you desire.
Are you seeking a more fulfilling connection with those you love? As a dedicated relationship therapist, I specialize in helping you cultivate stronger bonds within your family and personal relationships. As a couple or family, you can gain more skills, compassion, and inner strength to navigate the complexities of family dynamics and personal relationships. Whether you aim to improve communication, resolve conflicts, or enhance intimacy, I am here to support you in achieving your relationship goals and creating the fulfilling, harmonious life you desire.
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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.
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Garland Middleton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Gunnison, CO 81231
Waitlist for new clients
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.
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I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to assist you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery. With years of experience and a deep passion for helping individuals overcome their challenges, I specialize in treating eating disorders, addictions, and codependency. I stay up-to-date with the latest research and therapeutic approaches to ensure that I provide you with the most effective and comprehensive care. In our sessions, you can expect a collaborative and empathetic approach. Our work together will focus on building your resilience, enhancing your self-esteem, and equipping you with practical tools to navigate challenges
I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to assist you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery. With years of experience and a deep passion for helping individuals overcome their challenges, I specialize in treating eating disorders, addictions, and codependency. I stay up-to-date with the latest research and therapeutic approaches to ensure that I provide you with the most effective and comprehensive care. In our sessions, you can expect a collaborative and empathetic approach. Our work together will focus on building your resilience, enhancing your self-esteem, and equipping you with practical tools to navigate challenges
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Ascent Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LAC
Verified Verified
Gunnison, CO 81230
Waitlist for new clients
Darlene Egelhoff is a Somatic, body-centered therapist and uses many innovative interventions and alternative treatment programs including, EMDR, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, Parts Work, and Amino Acid Mental Health Nutrition for the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, radical self discovery, igniting passions, personal, and spiritual growth. Somatic healing is holistic, going beyond traditional talk therapy, to connect heart, mind, body, emotions and spirit. Darlene looks to the body as a wise resource, ally, and guide to tap into the inner healing intelligence we all possess through a holistic perspective.
Darlene Egelhoff is a Somatic, body-centered therapist and uses many innovative interventions and alternative treatment programs including, EMDR, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, Parts Work, and Amino Acid Mental Health Nutrition for the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, radical self discovery, igniting passions, personal, and spiritual growth. Somatic healing is holistic, going beyond traditional talk therapy, to connect heart, mind, body, emotions and spirit. Darlene looks to the body as a wise resource, ally, and guide to tap into the inner healing intelligence we all possess through a holistic perspective.
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Rachael Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Gunnison, CO 81230 (Online Only)
Everyone else is making progress in life while you’re standing still. Painful reminders sit like a suffocating weight on your chest, preventing you from taking action. The nagging voice in your head never lets up. “You’re not good enough. Just give up already.” The worst part is you’re starting to believe it. You don’t feel worthy of love, so you settle for unfulfilling relationships. You’re so stuck in the past that it’s impossible to focus on the future. There must be more to life than this! You know that something needs to change.
Everyone else is making progress in life while you’re standing still. Painful reminders sit like a suffocating weight on your chest, preventing you from taking action. The nagging voice in your head never lets up. “You’re not good enough. Just give up already.” The worst part is you’re starting to believe it. You don’t feel worthy of love, so you settle for unfulfilling relationships. You’re so stuck in the past that it’s impossible to focus on the future. There must be more to life than this! You know that something needs to change.
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Gay Garner
LPC, MFTC, MA, NCC, EFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Gunnison, CO 81230
Waitlist for new clients
If you want closer relationships with your partner, family members, and friends I can help with couples and family counseling. If you are willing to dig into the cause of relational distance to become unstuck, we can move toward connection together. If you want hope and a path to healing divisions and family issues I want to help you achieve peace. I desire your relationships to give you better well-being and security. My practice primarily serves romantic relationships and families.
If you want closer relationships with your partner, family members, and friends I can help with couples and family counseling. If you are willing to dig into the cause of relational distance to become unstuck, we can move toward connection together. If you want hope and a path to healing divisions and family issues I want to help you achieve peace. I desire your relationships to give you better well-being and security. My practice primarily serves romantic relationships and families.
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Kari Vanderburg
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gunnison, CO 81231
Thank you for taking the first step toward starting therapy—this is a brave decision. I specialize in working with teenagers (12 and up) and adults who need support and effective tools to manage anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts. I'm dedicated to providing practical skills that can be used daily and am passionate about supporting the LGBTQIA+ and gender-nonconforming communities. However, I welcome anyone who is ready to make a change. If you’re unsure where to begin, let’s work together to create a plan and move forward.
Thank you for taking the first step toward starting therapy—this is a brave decision. I specialize in working with teenagers (12 and up) and adults who need support and effective tools to manage anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts. I'm dedicated to providing practical skills that can be used daily and am passionate about supporting the LGBTQIA+ and gender-nonconforming communities. However, I welcome anyone who is ready to make a change. If you’re unsure where to begin, let’s work together to create a plan and move forward.
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Cassandra Fallon
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Gunnison, CO 81230 (Online Only)
I work with couples, individuals, and families where my role is not to be the expert in all things, but as a support to clients on their journey. I’m trained to create a safe, non-judgmental (and fun!) space to explore, find deeper understanding, and to ask questions…lots of questions! I'm skilled in helping clients with Anxiety, ADHD, Attachment Disorders, Trauma, relationship issues, parenting/co-parenting, life transitions, and self discovery. My style tends to fit young adults, teenagers, families, high conflict couples, military, first responders, trade workers, and motorcycle riders. Please note, I am online only.
I work with couples, individuals, and families where my role is not to be the expert in all things, but as a support to clients on their journey. I’m trained to create a safe, non-judgmental (and fun!) space to explore, find deeper understanding, and to ask questions…lots of questions! I'm skilled in helping clients with Anxiety, ADHD, Attachment Disorders, Trauma, relationship issues, parenting/co-parenting, life transitions, and self discovery. My style tends to fit young adults, teenagers, families, high conflict couples, military, first responders, trade workers, and motorcycle riders. Please note, I am online only.
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Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.