Dr. Marilyn Ternay

Dr. Marilyn Ternay uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people manage strong emotions and stressful life moments. She is a Colorado psychologist with 40 years of professional experience. Her straightforward approach focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Dr. Ternay aims to make the first step toward change feel possible and supported.

She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. She also works with caregivers handling ongoing strain, people feeling isolated or lonely, and those struggling with communication or social anxiety. Sessions emphasize building on a person's existing strengths and clear, achievable goals.

In the therapy room she uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. That method supports learning new skills for managing mood, reducing worry, and improving everyday coping. Conversations are practical and focused on what someone can try between sessions.

Dr. Ternay describes clients as the experts on their own story and treats them as collaborators in planning next steps. She offers guidance and tools while respecting each person's pace. Her work centers on helping people find realistic ways to feel more confident and steady.

She practices in Colorado and conducts sessions in English. Dr. Ternay accepts international clients and asks prospective clients to use the site's Start Therapy process to begin matching and scheduling.

How CBT translates to online sessions

Dr. Ternay uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thought patterns and try different responses. CBT focuses on changing small daily habits and testing new behaviors, which can reduce anxiety, anger, and low mood over time.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She treats clients as collaborators and will help decide whether CBT approaches fit someone’s needs and goals. That discussion includes adjusting techniques and pacing so they make sense for each person.

Check the session options before booking to confirm which formats are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also let people practice strategies in their everyday settings and bring real-life situations into the conversation for problem solving.