Begin Healing With Guided Therapeutic Support

Licensed clinicians combine proven methods with innovative care for meaningful progress.

(970) 316-3244

35 S Selig Ave

Montrose, CO

81401

195 S Lena St Unit A

Ridgway, CO

81432

Mon - Fri
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Sat - Sun
Closed

Offers Psilocybin Retreats.

Restore Balance Through Professional Mental Health Care

Blending traditional therapy with advanced treatment paths across Western Colorado

With locations in Ridgway and Montrose, Colorado, we provide professional mental health counseling and integrative therapeutic services. Counseling Connection brings together licensed clinicians experienced in trauma, relationships, anxiety, depression, and psychedelic-assisted therapies to support clients seeking meaningful change. Whether you're navigating a difficult transition, working to repair a relationship, or exploring new pathways to healing, you'll find a team equipped to meet you where you are.



You can expect a treatment plan shaped around your personal history and current goals. Each session is structured to address what matters most to you, whether that's managing symptoms, building coping skills, or engaging in deeper therapeutic work. Your progress unfolds at a pace that feels right, with adjustments made as your needs evolve.


Counseling Connection offers both time-tested approaches and innovative modalities for clients ready to move beyond conventional care. From individual and family therapy to ketamine-assisted sessions and psilocybin retreats, the practice is built to provide options that align with where you are in your mental health journey. This is care rooted in trust, training, and a genuine commitment to your well-being.


Reach out to schedule a consultation and explore which therapy approach fits your path forward.

Access Care Designed Around Your Goals

Every treatment plan is built to match your history, needs, and comfort.

The right therapy depends on what you're facing and what you hope to achieve. Some clients benefit from weekly talk therapy to process ongoing challenges, while others are drawn to integrative methods that combine counseling with psychedelic-assisted care for deeper breakthroughs. At Counseling Connection, you're not limited to one approach—your plan is built with flexibility in mind.


Every session is designed to give you a clear sense of direction and measurable steps toward your goals. You'll know what to expect before you begin, and your clinician will walk you through each stage of treatment with intentional pacing and documented progress.



Our offerings include support for a wide range of concerns and life stages:

Treatment Pathways for Varied Needs

Trauma and PTSD therapy that addresses the root of distress and builds lasting resilience

Couples counseling focused on rebuilding trust and improving relational dynamics

Teen and adolescent counseling tailored to the developmental and emotional needs of younger clients

Group therapy that fosters connection and shared healing in a facilitated environment

Connect with our team to discuss your situation and identify the treatment path that matches your comfort level and objectives.

Expertise Rooted in Western Colorado

Counseling Connection serves clients across Montrose, Ridgway, and the surrounding Western Colorado region with both in-person and supportive care options. Our clinicians bring years of combined experience and specialized training in trauma-informed care, relational therapy, and psychedelic-assisted treatment modalities. This is a practice built on local accessibility and professional accountability.



You'll work with providers who prioritize precision in assessment, consistency in follow-through, and respect for your autonomy throughout the therapeutic process. Whether you're beginning counseling for the first time or returning after a pause, you'll find a team that treats your story with the seriousness and care it deserves.


Schedule a consultation to learn more about our services and take the first step toward the support you need.

Customer Stories That Speak for Themselves

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Congrats on the beautiful new location!!!

- Mac Fish

I have know Laurie for nearly 10 years. She is the most compassionate, competent, and empathetic therapist I have ever met!

- Shelby Williamson

I have had a wonderful experience, and Laurie is an amazing therapist!

- Bryan Hutson

- Tom Heywood

I have been receiving personal therapy and couples counseling through The Counseling Connection. I am very happy with the results I I am experiencing. They are very professional and so intuitive to the clients needs.

- Galen Ronngren

I am not currently a client, but I've heard good things about everybody there. For as long as I can remember I have been helped informally by Connie Ronngren. Full disclosure; I am related to her.

At Counseling Connection, we understand that life's challenges and past experiences can leave a lasting impact. That's why we offer compassionate, trauma-informed care tailored to meet your unique needs. Our mission is to create a supportive environment where you can begin to heal, explore, and transform your life.



We specialize in evidence-based approaches, including:

Welcome to Counseling Connection:

A Safe Space for Healing and Growth

Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy

An innovative and evidence-supported treatment approach that combines the therapeutic effects of ketamine with guided psychotherapy.

Psilocybin-Assisted Psychotherapy

combines the therapeutic potential of psilocybin with skilled, trauma-informed guidance to support deep emotional healing, insight, and transformation. Sessions are facilitated in a safe, structured environment, with careful preparation and integration, to help clients explore root causes, release long-held patterns, and reconnect with greater clarity, meaning, and wholeness.

Internal Family Systems (IFS):

A powerful model of therapy that helps you connect with and harmonize the different parts of yourself to achieve greater self-understanding and inner peace.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR):

A proven method for processing and resolving traumatic memories, helping you find relief from emotional distress.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

is a skills-based approach that focuses on emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and building healthy relationships.


Group Therapy:

A supportive space to connect with others who share similar experiences, offering opportunities for personal growth, peer support, and deeper understanding.


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Our goal is to guide you toward emotional well-being and personal empowerment. Whether you're seeking relief from past trauma, struggling with depression or anxiety, or looking for deeper self-awareness, we are here to support you every step of the way.

Take the first step in your journey toward healing today.


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We do not accept insurance for Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, or Psilocybin-Assisted Psychotherapy.


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Welcome to Counseling Connection:

A Safe Space for Healing and Growth

Areas We Serve

  • Montrose, CO
  • Ridgway, CO
  • Grand Junction, CO
  • Delta, CO
  • Telluride, CO
  • Gunnison, CO
  • Ouray, CO