Marilyn Santoro

Compassionate counseling grounded in practical strategies

LPC Colorado

Experience: 25 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Marilyn

Marilyn Santoro is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Colorado with 25 years of clinical experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictive behaviors, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression.

Background and approach

She centers care on respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping conversations and treatment plans to align with each person's circumstances and goals. Marilyn encourages clients to view seeking help as a courageous step toward a more fulfilling life and offers steady support throughout that process.

Her practice draws on several therapeutic methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Client-Centered Therapy, Existential approaches, and EMDR when appropriate. Treatment is tailored rather than one-size-fits-all, with Marilyn collaborating with clients to select strategies that match individual needs and preferences.

Her long tenure in the field reflects sustained commitment to helping people improve coping skills, build confidence, and work through painful experiences.

Integrating proven approaches into online care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to improve mood and functioning; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines skill-building in distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness to help clients manage intense emotions and reduce impulsive behaviors.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Marilyn works with clients to determine which methods align with their goals, experiences, and comfort level, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds so the work feels tailored and relevant.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options allow people to engage in therapeutic work from different locations and to select the format that best fits their schedule and communication style, while continuing to apply CBT, DBT, or other selected techniques in a practical, goal-oriented way.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Marilyn commonly address?

She works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. These areas are primary focuses listed in her background.

What is her general therapeutic style?

The approach blends client-centered listening with structured techniques like CBT and DBT to teach coping skills and reframe unhelpful patterns. EMDR and existential tools may also be used when they fit a client's needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She brings 25 years of professional experience to her practice, offering a long history of work with the concerns noted in her profile.

What credentials and location identify this therapist?

She is an LPC licensed in Colorado with license number CO LPC 3831 and maintains her practice within that state.

Does she provide services in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are conducted in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

Which session formats are available for working together?

Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.

How is cost handled for her services?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin therapy with her?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

Colorado

Languages

English