About Us

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LeAnn  Shaw MA LMFT is a licensed marriage and family therapist who has been living in Durango,Colorado with her family since 2011.  LeAnn attended Southern Nazarene University in Tulsa, OK, obtaining a master's degree in Marriage & Family Therapy in 2005.  LeAnn has worked with individuals, couples, families and children for over 20 years.  LeAnn also works with first responders including fire, police, emts, and emergency room providers.  LeAnn volunteers time to offer Critical Incident stress debriefings for first responders following traumatic events.  LeAnn is certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy).  LeAnn has spent the past 16 years learning about neurodiversity and autism.  LeAnn is passionate about helping families navigate the complexities of having special needs children.  LeAnn has worked in medical offices collaborating with physicians, specialists, care coordinators and social workers across the state to help families get the care they need.  LeAnn spent 5 years working in crisis where she did mobile response in the community of Tulsa, OK, serving those with mental health crisis by stabilization, support, connection to resources and hospitalization.  LeAnn worked as a crisis manager in Durango learning the challenges of rural mental health care.  LeAnn is passionate about helping others and is open to using her skills to help you succeed. LeAnn hs been married for 25 years and has two teenagers.  When not working, you can find LeAnn at the lake on a kayak, working in the yard and spending time in the mountains.

 Rebecca (Becca) Ledford, LSW has worked as a child, adolescent and family therapist for 3 years. Becca grew up in Durango, Colorado and gained her Master’s in Social Work from Denver University. Before becoming a therapist, Becca worked with youth at Durango High School and La Plata County Boys and Girls Club. She also worked as a Peer Support Specialist for youth experiencing Psychosis. Becca has a passion for helping youth and families navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, family issues, and support systems. She believes in understanding the biological, psychological, and social aspects of her patients to best serve them. Becca uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Parent Child Interactive Therapy (PCIT), Self Compassion, Motivational Interviewing (MI). Becca is a huge animal lover and spends her free time with her husband, young son, two dogs, and a cat. She enjoys paddle boarding and spending time outdoors.

Our approach to therapy is rooted in empathy, compassion, and non-judgment. We strive to create a safe and supportive environment where our clients feel comfortable exploring their thoughts and feelings, and where they can develop the skills and tools they need to thrive. Our goal is to help you restore hope to your life and help you fulfill your vision for your life. 

We offer a variety of evidence-based counseling services, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Parent Child Interactive Therapy (PCIT), Self Compassion, Motivational Interviewing (MI)and EMDR. We also offer specialized services for children and adolescents, adults, as well as support for LGBTQ+ individuals and families.  

Christian Counseling

LeAnn is trained in Christian counseling and can speak from this perspective if requested.  Many folks have come to see LeAnn to recover from religious trauma. Helping clients come to terms with their faith and spirituality. Helping to heal from traumatic religious experiences.  There is absolutely zero judgements and your spiritual beliefs will be honored to the best of our abilities.  We strive to be open, accepting and loving to all people at all times.  We do not discriminate based on any beliefs, practices or followings.  We are simple here to help and provide safe space to help you heal or clarify your beliefs.