Find a therapist in Durango, CO — covered by insurance
Top therapists in Durango, CO accepting new patients
Find mental health support in Durango across neighborhoods like Animas Valley, Junction Creek, and Downtown. Connect with 3,506 licensed providers offering virtual and in-person sessions. Headway accepts major insurance plans and many clients save up to 75% on sessions.
With decades of experience, I am well-versed in many different modalities. No one approach works for everyone, so I built a large tool kit to have a broad range of tools available. Areas of expertise include individual, couples and family counseling, trauma recovery, anxiety, depression, special needs of gifted and talented, medical social work, impact of illness, traumatic brain injury, grief and bereavement, positive aging, geriatrics and end of life issues. Having been raised in a military family I enjoy working with our veterans, active duty personnel and their families.
On the outside, you may look high-functioning —managing responsibilities, caring for others, showing up for work and relationships — while internally feeling overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that leave you drained—you don’t have to navigate it alone!
I believe healing is not about becoming someone completely different — it’s about reconnecting with the version of yourself that has been buried underneath stress, survival, anxiety, self-doubt, or past experiences.
Starting therapy can feel vulnerable, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. I would be honored to support you in the process.
As your Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I want you to know that I am here for you every step of the way. You can trust that I am fully committed to your well-being and dedicated to providing you with the highest quality of care.
Something positive, warm, and uplifting about me as your PMHNP is that I genuinely believe in your strength and resilience. I see your potential for growth and healing, even during the toughest of times. Together, we'll navigate through the challenges.
Have you ever felt that standard talk therapy is just treading water, and you're finally ready to swim to the shore?
With over 15 years in the field, I am a savvy, straightforward therapist ready to help you stop analyzing your life and start mastering it. My work is not a passive discussion; it is a direct and solution-oriented challenge to the barriers holding you back. My experience as a licensed professional counselor forms the foundation of a targeted approach, expertly blending proven techniques to confront issues like depression, anxiety, trauma, and complex relationship or parenting dynamics head-on. If you are serious about fighting for a better future, my non-judgmental yet rigorous style will provide the critical incident debriefing or grief and loss support you need. We aren't here to dwell on the "why"; we are here to execute the "how."
My priority is to provide a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you feel heard, respected, and supported. With over 40 years in healthcare—including service as a former Navy Nurse Corps Officer and retired military veteran—I bring values of resilience, trust, and teamwork into every therapeutic relationship. I view care as a partnership and work to empower you to take an active role in your mental health.
Clinical Focus & Services
I provide pharmacotherapy (medication management) motivational interviewing, and other therapeutic modalities. We can assess during the first meeting if your treatment requires additional therapeutic support. I will provide a referral to a licensed therapist to ensure you receive comprehensive care. My practice supports:
- ADHD (I am an ADHD Certified Clinical Support Provider)
- College students with focus/concentration concerns,school overload, or interrelationship difficulties
- OCD
- Anxiety & Stress
- Panic Disorder
- Social Anxiety Disorder
- Trauma
- Mild to Moderate Depression
- Interrelationship issues
- Smoking cessation
- Gambling addiction
- Shop lifting addiction
- Smoking Cessation
- Alcohol Addiction
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Hi! I'm Molly. I love being a therapist and feel so honored to be trusted with the tender work of healing. I'm a licensed clinical social worker, which basically just means that I'm a therapist who looks at both the person and their relationship with their larger environment. I've worked with ages 1-70+, diagnoses across the board, and in a variety of settings - a psychiatric hospital, medical detox for substance use, community mental health, intensive outpatient, residential, and in-home. Maybe you've been in some of those settings yourself! Wherever your path has taken you, I'm happy to walk alongside you in this present chapter.
Two decades of clinical excellence.
Dr. Cindy Ruelas-Tafolla's path to becoming a clinician began at age 13 with the sudden loss of her father — an experience that planted the seed of her life's purpose: to be the kind of support she needed during her own darkest moments.
She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Law and Society from UC Santa Barbara, her Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California, and her Doctorate in Social Work (DSW) from USC.
Over two decades, she has served as a Medical Social Worker, Case Manager, and Behavioral Health Therapist — bringing doctoral-level depth, board-certified credentials, and genuine compassion to every client she works with.
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I believe we all have unique strengths that can help us navigate life’s challenges. Seeking out support through counseling is one way to re-discover and to cultivate those strengths. I work with adolescents and adults to assist them through life’s ups and downs. I am LGBTQ+ allied and affirming and I utilize a multicultural approach when working with clients. I welcome you to come as you are— I will meet you wherever you are at.
About our therapists serving Durango, CO
- 97%Anxiety
- 90%Depression
- 87%Stress management
- 84%Trauma
- 81%Relationship issues
- 98%Aetna
- 90%Cigna
- 83%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 63%Select Health - Colorado
- 99%English
- 6%Spanish
- 79%Online only
- 21%In-person or online
- 80%Woman
- 18%Man
- 2%Non-binary
- 52%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 32%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 6%Advanced Practice Nurse
- 5%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 4%Psychologist
- 100%Individual therapy
- 27%Family therapy
- 20%Couples therapy
- 13%Child or adolescent therapy
Frequently asked questions
Find the right therapist for you
Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Therapist in Durango, CO
Searching for therapists in Durango starts with knowing what kind of support fits your needs. A therapist may help with concerns like anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, trauma, or life transitions. As you compare Durango therapists, look for training and listed specialties that match what you want to address. Provider bios can also show whether a therapist uses approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, acceptance and commitment therapy, or trauma-informed care.
In a smaller city like Durango, local in-person options may be more limited than in larger Colorado markets. Virtual therapy can expand your search while still connecting you with a therapist licensed to provide care in Colorado. You may also want to compare appointment availability, whether a therapist is accepting new patients, and whether they offer a free phone consultation before booking. Reading each profile closely can help you understand the therapist’s style, session structure, and experience with concerns like yours.
Therapy in Durango can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs. Headway helps you find therapists who match your needs, accept your plan, and are accepting new patients. You can enter your insurance details, review estimated out-of-pocket costs before booking, compare virtual and in-person options, and book directly when you’re ready.
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