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Dr. Marilyn Ternay, CO Psychologist PSY.0000837
Colorado
CO Psychologist - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Caregiver stress
- Social anxiety
About Marilyn
Dr. Marilyn Ternay is a Colorado Psychologist (CO Psychologist PSY.0000837) with 40 years of professional experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are accepted.
Dr. Ternay uses straightforward, practical methods to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice thinking patterns and try different responses. Conversations focus on specific problems and small experiments to test new skills in everyday life.
She also supports people facing caregiver stress, communication problems, isolation or loneliness, questions about life purpose, and social anxiety or phobia. These areas are approached with clear steps and concrete homework when useful. Progress is tracked by looking for real changes in thinking and behavior.
Dr. Ternay treats each person as the expert on their own life and builds on existing strengths. She aims to make sessions direct and practical so people leave with things to try between appointments. The emphasis is on action and learning rather than long theoretical talks.
Practical details are handled through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients use the site's online process to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. This helps match goals to the right initial plan.
Using CBT techniques in online sessions
Dr. Ternay uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to break down problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT here means noticing specific unhelpful thoughts, testing whether they match reality, and trying alternative responses. This can be useful for anxiety, depression, and social phobia where changing patterns of thinking produces practical shifts in behavior.Her approach centers on clear, goal-focused conversations. She works collaboratively with clients to choose which techniques to try and adjusts the plan based on what the client reports. That means choosing exercises, setting concrete homework, and reviewing results together to refine the approach.
Session formats were not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people try skills in their everyday settings and then discuss what happened in the next meeting, which supports fast, practical learning.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She commonly helps with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, communication problems, isolation, life purpose, and social anxiety.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and then tries practical changes. Sessions often include small experiments and homework to test new ways of thinking and acting.
What is her background and experience?
She has 40 years of professional experience working as a psychologist. That experience informs a practical, problem-focused approach to common mental health concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is listed as CO Psychologist PSY.0000837 and practices in Colorado. The credential is presented exactly as provided.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients. Confirm session options and any scheduling details before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Costs vary with location, so exact pricing depends on where the client is located.
What are the first steps to start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process helps set initial goals and plan follow-up.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.