Welcome.

I’m glad you’re here.

My name is Jess Marcy and I believe

compassion + a new perspective = peace.

When you're struggling,

it can feel overwhelming to reach out for help.

Fear of change, scrutiny by others, or the unknown future can be paralyzing. Anxiety can lead to constant restlessness, being wound up tight, and irritable outbursts at the smallest things. Depression can make you feel heavy, like you’re moving in slow motion amidst a sea of sadness and hopelessness. Grief can come in unexpected waves, knocking you down. Caregiver overwhelm can be both deeply exhausting and excruciatingly painful as you have the front row seat of watching a loved one fade away.

It takes incredible courage to ask for support when we are already barely hanging on.

I recognize that bravery in every client I work with because I have been there.

My work in home hospice, as well as my own history of personal struggles, most strongly inform my compassionate approach. Painful losses, beginning when I was young, have helped me develop a clear understanding that every minute of this life counts.

I am a deep listener who creates the time and safe space for my clients to share their challenges without being rushed or judged.

Your time, energy, and resources are limited, so I offer integrated psychiatric care that includes:

therapy

lifestyle coaching

non-medication interventions

medication (when needed)

and more...

I work with individual adults via telehealth who are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, or caregiver overwhelm or burnout. You can read more details about my services below. I also lead weekly online group sessions in my caregiver support program, which you can learn about here.

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THERAPY

I provide therapy using a variety of techniques, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical-behavioral therapy (DBT), solution-focused therapy, and grief-informed therapy, among others. What this means for you is that I have a wide range of tools to use in our work together. But, all the types of counseling that I’m trained in aren't as important as the actual connection you and I develop.

If you don't feel safe and heard, the list of my certifications is meaningless.

A common phrase I use with clients is that what we work on is ‘simple, not easy.’ Many efforts we can make to bring ourselves more peace are not difficult to understand, but consistently using new skills, or developing healthier habits, can be. Being meaningfully accountable to another person who understands what you’re going through often helps.

I will happily refer you to other appropriate licensed professionals when I feel I'm not the best person to meet your therapy needs. Or, you may already have a therapist you are working well with - that is fine! I welcome the opportunity to collaborate with them, so together we can achieve the best outcome for you.

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LIFESTYLE COACHING

I provide education and feedback about the lifestyle changes you can make that will have the greatest impact on improving your brain health.We work together to identify one or two areas and set reasonable goals for small changes.

The concept of ‘lifestyle medicine’ will underlie much of what we discuss. The six areas that we can choose to work from include:

• Nutrition: Increasing the amount of unprocessed and plant-based food in your meals.
  

• Motion: Increasing the amount you move your body and reducing how much you sit.
  

• Relaxation: Increasing activities that reduce your stress and promote a relaxed mind.

• Connection: Creating and strengthening your relationships - with yourself and others.
  

• Self-Medication: Reducing or eliminating your intake of unhealthy substances.
  

• Restoration: Improving your quantity and quality of sleep and other restorative practices.
  

Knowing what needs to change is much different than doing the change. Consistently implementing new habits over time is the goal and being held accountable by another person in a meaningful way is the critical factor.

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NON-MEDICATION

I keep up on current evidence so that I can provide education on options that go beyond therapy, lifestyle changes, and medication. Research continues to demonstrate that there are many non-medication options that improve brain health. Some of these include:

• light box therapy
  

• nutraceuticals (supplements)
  

• meditation
  

• a daily gratitude practice
  

• non-invasive treatments, like transcranial magenetic stimulation (TMS)

• and more

We can discuss which of these options may work best for your situation. In the case of TMS, (or other procedural interventions), I will help you find a local provider and make a direct referral. In this way, we will all be working collaboratively on your care.

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MEDICATION

I am a thoughtful prescriber. What this means is that medications are an option, but not the only option. I don’t believe we need to prescribe a medication for every diagnosis or for every symptom, but medications do work very well for some people. They are also the standard of treatment for certain conditions. I always follow standard psychiatric care in my prescribing practices, but I also include a holistic approach that brings in much more.

I have a prescribing mentor, per Colorado requirements, so this means my clients who are on medication have not only my experience to draw on, but also her many years in the psychiatry field. She does not attend sessions directly, but we do consult together on an as-needed basis. If you have any questions on her potential role in your care, please ask.

A 3-step program to prevent & overcome burnout

for those loving and caring for the chronically and terminally ill.

Are you caring for a loved one with a chronic or terminal illness while trying to balance your own health and other family responsibilities?

Do you feel exhausted, irritable, guilty, resentful, or like things are spinning out of control?

Are you shocked & ashamed at the unkind thoughts you think about your loved one, but dare not say aloud?

Do you find yourself drinking more or using more unhealthy substances than before you became a caregiver?

You are not alone.

Taking care of another person’s needs is exhausting in every way:

physically, emotionally, and mentally.

I spent many years as both a professional caregiver and an unpaid one, functioning in survival mode, depleting my reserves over and over. After an accumulation of too many low days over weeks, months, and years, I finally recognized that I was giving too much to others, and not enough to myself. I was burnt out. It was difficult for me to seek out support because I had internalized that putting my needs first was ‘selfish.’ I had to learn that my ability to best care for others was directly correlated to the care I first showed myself.

To care well for another, we must first begin to care well for ourselves.

In this 3-step caregiver support program, I help you learn to do just that.

These (4) classes are structured sessions led by Jess. Attendance to each class is required as the content of each week builds on the week prior. The skill-building we will practice will help rebuild your resiliency by teaching you how best to care for yourself during times of overwhelm. At the end of this course, you will have:

• practiced emotional regulation
• gained self-awareness of your needs
• learned to set assertive, healthy boundaries
• identified internal and external resources
  

* Participants also receive (4) support group vouchers for Step 3 - to be used as needed (value $200) *

This group is for:

• those who have completed the previous Steps
  
• those who would like continued reinforcement of self-care skills
  

This group offers:

• a "drop-in as you need it" approach for support
  
• ongoing education, guidance, & accountability
  

To begin the caregiver support program,

register for Step 1 here.

I will reach out after receiving your registration to confirm your spot and answer any questions you may have.

Click here if you want to contact me for any other reason.

Private Business Line: 970-212-7040

You may call this number at any time to leave a non-urgent / non-crisis message.

If you are in need of crisis care, call 911 or go to the ER.

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If you’re interested in working with me,

please self-schedule a free 30 minute consultation here.

If the available consult times do not work with your schedule, or if you have other questions,

please click here to send me a message.

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I typically return messages during my business hours (sometimes sooner):

Hours

10 am – 6 pm

Thursday - Sunday

I look forward to connecting with you!

Please note: I do not accept visits, solicitations, calls, or other types of outreach from pharmaceutical reps.