Business Details
19 Years
experience
Your Trusted Therapist in Durango, CO
With over two decades of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Durango, CO, I have dedicated my career to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life's challenges through a compassionate, integrative approach. My practice combines advanced training in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy to address trauma, relationship dynamics, and personal growth. I prioritize personalized care, tailoring therapeutic strategies to each client's unique needs while fostering emotional resilience and self-awareness.My commitment to ongoing education and client-centered collaboration ensures that every individual receives evidence-based, empathetic support. By integrating mind-body techniques and neuroscience insights, I empower clients to overcome obstacles and achieve lasting transformation, whether addressing anxiety, family conflicts, or life transitions.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Counseling
Child & Family Therapy
Trauma Recovery
EMDR Therapy
Teen Counseling
Young Adult Support
Parenting Guidance
Attachment Therapy
Neurobiology-Based Treatment
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of specialized training in trauma and family systems therapy.
- Our integrative approach combines IFS, EMDR, and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for comprehensive care.
- We provide personalized treatment plans tailored to individual and family needs.
- Our practice addresses both immediate challenges and long-term psychological growth.
- We prioritize client self-awareness and emotional resilience through non-pathologizing methods.
Services
Individual Therapy
Individual therapy provides one-on-one support to address anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Clients gain self-awareness and coping strategies through tailored sessions focusing on emotional resilience and personal growth. This service helps individuals develop healthier thought patterns and relationships.
Couples Counseling
Couples counseling improves communication and intimacy by addressing conflicts and rebuilding trust. Techniques include identifying triggers, resolving repetitive patterns, and fostering emotional connection. This service supports partners in navigating challenges from premarital concerns to divorce transitions.
Child & Family Therapy
Child & family therapy addresses behavioral issues, ADHD, and attachment challenges through family system assessments. Sessions focus on improving communication, managing parental stress, and creating supportive environments. This service integrates parent coaching and child-specific interventions for holistic healing.
Trauma Recovery
Trauma recovery utilizes EMDR and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy to process unresolved trauma and reduce triggers. This service helps clients rewire negative thought patterns and physical responses caused by past experiences, promoting emotional regulation and self-compassion.
Young Adult Therapy
Young adult therapy addresses challenges during transitions to independence, including low motivation and identity struggles. This service combines mentoring with therapeutic techniques to build confidence, healthy relationships, and career direction for teens and early adults.
People
Russ Pool
Licensed Professional Counselor
Russ Pool is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Durango, CO, with over 20 years of experience. He specializes in trauma recovery, family systems, and neurobiology-based therapies. His training includes Internal Family Systems, EMDR, and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, focusing on holistic, client-centered care.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
I offer individual, couples, child/family therapy, trauma recovery (EMDR, Sensorimotor), and young adult support using evidence-based modalities tailored to client needs.
Do you work with children and teens?
Yes, I specialize in child and family therapy, addressing ADHD, behavioral issues, and developmental transitions with age-appropriate techniques and parent coaching.
How do you approach trauma treatment?
Trauma treatment integrates EMDR, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and neurobiology insights to process triggers and rewire negative patterns for emotional regulation.
What is your counseling philosophy?
My philosophy combines compassionate, non-pathologizing care with personalized treatment plans that address both immediate challenges and long-term psychological growth.
Do you offer a free consultation?
Yes, I provide a free 10-15 minute phone consultation to discuss your needs and determine if we're a good fit for therapy.
Are services covered by insurance?
I am an out-of-network provider; check with your insurance company for possible reimbursement options for mental health services.
