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Marilyn Santoro

Marilyn Santoro, LPC

Therapist in Colorado

Compassionate counselor helping people move forward

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  • 25 years experience
  • Colorado LPC
  • Depression and anxiety

About Marilyn

Marilyn Santoro is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado with 25 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. She aims to offer respectful, sensitive, and compassionate care during each visit.

Marilyn adapts conversations and treatment plans to fit each person’s needs. She focuses on practical steps you can use between sessions. Taking the first step toward a happier, more fulfilling life is often hard, and she works alongside people through that process.

Her approach centers on listening closely and building a trusting working relationship. She draws on client-centered methods to make space for a person’s values and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ideas help identify patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to distress, and DBT skills can support emotional regulation and coping strategies.

Marilyn also integrates existential thinking to examine meaning and personal choice, and she uses EMDR for trauma-related work when appropriate. She explains options and tailors techniques to match what each person needs and prefers. Progress is shaped by collaboration and steady practice.

Sessions are conducted with attention to respect and individualized care. Marilyn encourages people to bring questions, share their pace, and work toward realistic goals. The focus is on small, concrete changes that add up over time.

This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.

How Marilyn’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Client-centered therapy puts the person’s experience first and focuses on listening, empathy, and the client’s own goals. Online sessions can use this approach to help people clarify what matters most and set small, achievable steps toward change.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. In an online setting CBT often includes homework, worksheets, and concrete strategies that people can practice between sessions to manage symptoms like anxiety and depression.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for regulating emotions and handling stress. Delivered through conversation and practice, DBT skills taught online can help with crisis coping, emotion tolerance, and improving day-to-day routines.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss preferences, needs, and goals and recommend techniques that fit. This is a collaborative process and plans can be adjusted over time.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it simpler to continue work between in-person visits and other commitments.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Marilyn address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, and depression.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style is client-centered and collaborative, focusing on listening and tailoring sessions to each person's needs.

How much experience does she have working as a therapist?

She has 25 years of professional experience in counseling and related clinical work.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She holds the LPC credential as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with this therapist?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How does cost and payment work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Marilyn?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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