PROFESSIONAL

COUNSELING

You can transform your life. You can feel better, and do better.

Jo Ellen M Bourg, MA

Licensed Professional Counselor

Nationally Certified Counselor

Certified Clinical Trauma Professional

970-903-4078

info@optimumcounselingdurango.com

My role as a therapist is not independent, but a partnership. I see myself as a collaborator, and facilitator of exploration to help you determine what best serves you. I can help you empower yourself to make the changes you desire.

I understand that it can be awkward or stressful to a take the step to talk to someone. I will do my best to help you feel safe and comfortable. Confidentiality is sacred.

If you should find that I am not the therapist for you, I will help you find someone who would better meet your needs.

Empower Yourself

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Embrace Decisions

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Feel Supported

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Find Fulfillment

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Change is Possible

Empower Yourself · Embrace Decisions · Feel Supported · Find Fulfillment · Change is Possible

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    Career

    Let's dive deep into your aspirations and craft a personalized plan to turn your career goals into reality.

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    Interpersonal

    Navigating relationships can be difficult. Communication is key, but not always easy.

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    Skills building

    We will work together to build on tools already in place, and establish new ones.

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    Processing

    Identifying thoughts and feelings is the first step to communicating blocks, stagnation, or themes that can keep us stuck.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Trauma. Communication Skills. Anxiety Management. Life Stage/Phase Issues. Domestic Violence Offender Treatment. Substance Abuse Support. LGBTQ+ Support. Communication Skills. Anger Management. Coping Skills. Interpersonal Skills Training. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Solution-Focused Brief Therapy. Transpersonal Therapy.

I work with Individuals (Adults, Teens, and Children) and Groups, helping to empower through thoughts and actions. I use Cognitive Behavioral, Reality, and/or Multisystemic therapies. I will use other theoretical techniques based on individual needs.

Services and Fees

Individual Session

$150 for an Hour. I offer a generous sliding scale( based on the honor system). I accept cash, check, Venmo, Zelle, Paypal, and payment cards (with a fee).

Domestic Violence Offender Treatment/ Anger Management

$100 Intake

$200 Evaluation

$35 Groups

$50-$100 Individuals

$50 Reinstatement Fee

Insurances Accepted

Anthem, Cigna and Evernorth, Oscar Health, Oxford, Triad EAP, AllOne EAP, United Healthcare UHC l UBH, Profile EAP

I run non-EAP insurances through Headway.

TESTIMONIALS

  • Class was amazingly good. From the intense start to a joyful finish, she did a fabulous job. I wish it had been filmed for other counselors to see how a class should be conducted. Thank you so much for making this miserable life event tolerable, if not enjoyable. C.R.

  • It's been a while since we last spoke. I just wanted to let you know that I'm doing well and that life is great for me. I have turned things around for myself in a big positive way. I just would like to thank you for being one of the reasons I have decided to make changes in my lifestyle. Knowing my triggers and how to work through them have really helped me from a lot of poor choices I could have made. Thank you for being such a great soul not only in life, but in your work as well.  F.O.

  • Since I have been seeing you, life is literally 100% better. I got a new job. My life is doing a 180. I want to thank you so much from the bottom of my heart. You are a wonderful, beautiful person. I am dead honest when I say, I could not have done this without you. Life is going on a better path now and it’s all because of you. JC

  • She exceeded my expectations. At 51, I’ve seen various therapists over the years to navigate life changes, but this time I felt unbalanced and confused.  From our first meeting, I sensed that Jo Ellen would make a significant impact, and she truly did.  She quickly identified the blocks I was facing and provided me with effective tools that allowed me to find peace in just a few weeks instead of months.  She gets straight to the point while creating a safe environment that lets you be your true self.  I also appreciated that I didn’t have to dive deep into my trauma.  With her guidance, I could see it more clearly and move forward right away. I. M.

  • I am a recent graduate of the DV program instructed by Jo Ellen. She takes genuine interest in all clients enrolled in her classes. Clients not only learn from her expertise, but also gain insight and learn from each other. R.H.

  • Jo Ellen is the perfect therapist for me. She doesn’t mess around with sugar coating what I might want to hear. She is kind and direct and gives me things to think about and work to do that really help me fill my bucket and heal. I recommend her to all my friends. E.E.