Dr. Marilyn Ternay, CO Psychologist
Experienced CBT psychologist for emotion management
Book with MarilynWorks with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
How Marilyn works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- CO Psychologist
- Licensed in
- Colorado
- Years in practice
- 40
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Marilyn
Dr. Marilyn Ternay uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people manage strong emotions and move forward. She is a Colorado psychologist with 40 years of experience.
Her approach is straightforward and focused on practical skills people can use between sessions. She listens carefully and helps clients build on strengths they already have. She often works with people facing stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, and depression.
She also supports those dealing with life changes, caregiver strain, loneliness, social anxiety, and trouble with communication.
Background and approach
In sessions she breaks problems into manageable steps and teaches coping strategies that fit daily life. People meet her for clear tools to handle anger and to reduce anxious thoughts. Sessions emphasize realistic goals and short-term techniques like thought tracking and behavior experiments.
She encourages practice outside sessions so progress carries into real situations. Dr. Ternay values direct, respectful conversation.
She believes clients are the experts in their own lives and that therapy is a partnership. Her style is calm and pragmatic, with an eye toward measurable change. Her long experience shapes a steady, experienced presence in sessions.
She helps clients identify what’s working, what needs to change, and small steps to get there. This practical focus aims to help people feel more in control and more able to handle daily stressors.
What Marilyn works with
Everything Marilyn lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Marilyn's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Marilyn lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
CBT-based support available online
Dr. Ternay primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small behavioral experiments. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, and anger management by teaching practical skills and changes in daily habits.She emphasizes a collaborative process where the therapist and client decide which techniques fit best. Together they set clear goals, try strategies in real life, and adjust the plan based on what helps. This makes it easier to find an approach that matches a person's needs and preferences.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different routines. Video lets you work face to face while phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier during a break. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins and for people who prefer writing. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into daily life.
Questions people ask about Marilyn
What concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, communication problems, loneliness, life purpose, and social anxiety.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a direct, practical approach grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Sessions focus on skills you can try between meetings and on setting realistic, measurable goals.
How long has she practiced?
She has 40 years of professional experience working with people on emotional and practical concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is listed as CO Psychologist PSY.0000837 and practices in Colorado.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.