- CBT focused
- Supports caregivers
- Practical coping skills
About Marilyn
Dr. Ternay believes each person knows their story best. She listens and helps identify patterns of thought and behavior that get in the way. Sessions emphasize small, manageable steps that lead to clearer thinking and better day-to-day coping.
Her work often focuses on caregiver issues and stress, communication challenges, and feelings of isolation or loneliness. She also supports people wrestling with life purpose, social anxiety, and phobias that limit normal activities. The approach is practical and aimed at improving what matters most to the client.
With 40 years of practice, she draws on long experience to tailor strategies to each situation. Dr. Ternay frames change as a collaborative process and helps people try techniques that fit their routines. She respects the pace each person needs while encouraging steady progress.
People who choose her work through a subscription model should confirm session options and scheduling details before booking. Her credential is CO Psychologist PSY.0000837 and she offers services in English, including to international clients.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
40+ years
Credentials
Colorado
Languages
English
How CBT translates to online therapy
Dr. Ternay practices Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts and actions affect feelings. CBT involves noticing unhelpful thoughts, testing them, and trying new behaviors that lead to different results. This approach is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, anger, and social fears.Finding the right approach is part of the process, and she works with each person to choose what fits best. The therapist and client decide together which techniques to try and adjust them as needs and goals change. This collaborative process helps match strategies to everyday life and priorities.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow work on skills between meetings. They also make it possible to meet with a licensed professional from another location, including international clients. Ask about available formats when you schedule so sessions align with your needs and routine.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She helps people 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.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thinking and behavior patterns and then works on practical steps to change them. Sessions focus on skills you can use day to day.
How much experience does she bring?
She has 40 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns. That experience informs a pragmatic approach to problem solving.
What credential and region should I know about?
She is listed as CO Psychologist PSY.0000837 and practices in Colorado. Those are the credential and location details provided.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered to international clients as well as people in Colorado. Sessions are conducted in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen subscription and scheduling.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. That will guide the next steps.