- CBT based methods
- Life changes and purpose
- Caregiver stress
About Marilyn
Dr. Marilyn Ternay is a Colorado Psychologist (CO Psychologist PSY.0000837) with 40 years of professional experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and navigating major life changes. She also focuses on caregiver stress, communication difficulties, isolation and loneliness, social anxiety and phobia, and questions about life purpose.
Dr. Ternay uses straightforward, evidence-based methods to help people manage symptoms and make small, concrete changes. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try different behaviors that can reduce anxiety and lift mood. Sessions tend to focus on practical skills people can practice between meetings.
Her style treats the client as the expert on their own life. She listens for strengths and past successes, then builds on those to address current problems. Conversations include setting clear goals, testing new approaches, and tracking what does and does not work.
People who feel stuck after a job change, relationship shift, health concern, or caregiving transition may find a focus on problem-solving and skills useful. Work often includes short experiments to see if new ways of thinking or acting change daily routines and feelings. The emphasis is on steady, manageable steps rather than broad promises.
Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are accepted. Prospective clients are asked to use the site matching process to schedule a first appointment and learn about current session options.
How Dr. Ternay uses CBT online
Dr. Ternay practices Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT helps people notice unhelpful thinking patterns, try different ways of reacting, and test whether new behaviors change how they feel. This approach is commonly used for anxiety, depression, anger, and social phobia.The process of finding the right approach is collaborative. She will discuss goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust as needed based on what works. Clients and the therapist choose techniques together rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.
The biography does not list which session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing appointments between other obligations. They can also allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight or enable sessions when meeting in person is difficult. Licensed professionals generally adapt CBT exercises for remote work so clients can practice skills between appointments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and adjusting to life changes. Additional areas include caregiver stress, communication problems, isolation, social anxiety, and life purpose.
How does she approach feeling stuck?
She uses practical, skills-based methods that focus on identifying thoughts and behaviors to change. The approach centers on small experiments and goal setting rather than long talks without direction.
What is her background and experience?
She has 40 years of professional experience in psychology and clinical work. That experience informs a pragmatic approach to common emotional and life challenges.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is listed as CO Psychologist PSY.0000837 and practices in Colorado.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Yes, international clients are accepted. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.