Durango, Colorado · Est. 2016

Therapy for Humans.
The kind where things actually get better.

When it comes to seeking therapy, people generally fall into two categories: "I love therapy!" or "No, I'd rather have a root canal, thanks." Wherever you land, I'll try to make sure you have the best experience possible. You're in control — you get to drive the boat.

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37+
Years of marriage — the real kind, with all the ups and downs that come with it
46+
Episodes — podcasting since 2018
LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Colorado
813
Main Ave, downtown Durango — office #309
Latest Episode — Therapy for Humans
Being Seen is Scary (and Necessary)
Ep. 46 · 14 min
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"You don't have to have it figured out to start. You just have to show up."
— Rowan Blaisdell, LCSW
Rowan Blaisdell, LCSW — Durango Psychotherapy
About Rowan

A therapist
who's done
the work too.

Irreverent. Experienced.
Genuinely present.

My path to this work has taken a lot of turns, and I'm grateful for every one of them.

Before I was a therapist, I was a chef. I owned and operated two artisan bread companies. I spent 15 years as a custom cabinetmaker. I bring all of it into the room. You'd be surprised how much you learn about humans by spending a day working a lump of dough or a plank of lumber — we bend, we break, and under the right conditions we can be remarkably resilient. Sometimes we just need to be supported in the right way.

I have a Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Denver and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Colorado. But honestly, the best way to get a sense of how I work is to listen to a few episodes of my podcast, or read a post or two on the blog. That's where I actually sound like myself.

I've been with my wife Anna for 37 years and we have two grown kids. I know firsthand what those relationships can bring — from sublime to shit-show, and everything in between.

I believe good therapy is built on relationship. If it's not a good fit, the work can't happen. That's why I offer a free 15–20 minute consultation — no commitment, just a conversation to see how it feels and whether we'd work well together.

LCSW — Colorado Couples Therapy Individual Therapy Telehealth Available

How I Can Help

Services
01

Couples
Therapy

For when you're tired of having the same argument.

It's not really about the dishes, or the money, or whoever forgot to call. Most couples come in saying they want to work on communication — but usually it's not about communication. More likely, it's about reactivity. That's where we start, and when that shifts, everything shifts.

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02

Individual
Therapy

For when you've been carrying it alone long enough.

Maybe you can't put your finger on it, but something's not right. Maybe you've been functioning, but only just. Maybe you can see the pattern but can't seem to break it. Whatever brought you here, you don't have to keep figuring it out alone.

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03

Family
Dynamics

The relationships that don't come with a manual.

You're co-parenting with someone you're no longer with. Your parents are getting older. Adult child and parent relationships and the complicated dynamics they bring. All this work is specific, and it matters.

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Podcast

Therapy for
Humans

Real conversations about mental health, relationships, and what actually happens in therapy — without the clinical distance. 46 episodes and counting since 2018.

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EP. 46 · Season 3
Being Seen is Scary (and Necessary)
What is it like to be fully seen, and why should we put ourselves through that?
14 min
EP. 45 · Season 3
What if Your Therapist Sucks?
How to critically evaluate the therapy you're getting — and what to do about it if it's falling short.
28 min
EP. 44 · Season 3
Why Being Seen is So Hard, and So Important
Being seen means true and authentic vulnerability. It's not easy — but it is essential.
12 min
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Let's see if
we're a good
fit.

Reaching out is usually the hardest part. After that, it gets easier. Call, text, or email — whatever feels right. I typically respond within one business day.

Texting works great — often the easiest way to start.

Phone 970-903-3893
Email rowan@durangopsychotherapy.com
Office Newman Building
813 Main Avenue, Suite #309
Durango, CO 81301
Consultation Free 15–20 minute call
No commitment — just a conversation.