Marilyn Santoro, LPC

Colorado · 25 years in practice

Marilyn Santoro is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Colorado with 25 years of experience.

License and registration

LPC, Colorado: 3831 · expires August 2027
NPI: 1982864070 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 25
Languages: English

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About Marilyn

Marilyn Santoro is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Colorado with 25 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress or anxiety, struggling with addiction, or coping with the effects of trauma and abuse. Marilyn uses a straightforward, respectful approach in sessions.

She listens carefully and adapts conversations to what each person needs. Her work also addresses low self-esteem, motivation, and depression so clients can build confidence and clearer goals.

Background and approach

Her practice blends multiple methods to fit the person in front of her. She draws on Client-Centered ideas to keep the conversation focused on the client’s perspective. Cognitive Behavioral techniques are used to identify unhelpful thinking and try practical changes.

Existential therapy helps people face big life questions and find meaning when things feel uncertain. Sessions are guided by sensitivity and compassion. Marilyn makes collaborative treatment plans rather than one-size-fits-all prescriptions.

People can expect a steady, respectful presence while they try new ways of coping and making decisions. Marilyn encourages taking the first step toward change and stays alongside clients as they work toward clearer priorities and more satisfying day-to-day life.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Marilyn names

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Online support

Approaches that translate well to online care

Marilyn uses Existential Therapy to help people face life choices, find meaning, and tolerate uncertainty. That approach is useful when someone feels stuck, unclear about values, or unsettled by big changes. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep the focus on the person's experience, offering empathy and reflection so the client can find their own answers. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another tool she employs to identify unhelpful thoughts and try practical behavior changes that reduce anxiety and lift mood.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Marilyn will talk about different methods and work with each person to decide which ones fit best for their goals and situation. Sessions often mix approaches so the plan changes as progress is made.

Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is helpful for face-to-face conversation and deeper discussion. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a camera is not preferred. Live chat and messaging allow quick check-ins, shorter notes between sessions, and flexible communication during busy schedules. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or family life while keeping treatment consistent.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Marilyn address?

She helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression.

What is Marilyn's general therapy style?

Her style is respectful and client-focused, tailoring conversations and plans to each person's needs.

How long has she been practicing?

She has 25 years of professional experience working with people on a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Colorado and practices from that state.

Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

Which session formats are available?

Marilyn offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How does cost and billing work?

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

What are the first steps to begin working together?

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