- Grief and loss
- Stress and anxiety
- Caregiver support
About Colleen
She views each person as the expert on their own story and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions focus on small, doable steps that fit into everyday life. Colleen uses clear conversation and practical tools to help people begin to feel more in control and hopeful.
Her background includes three years of professional clinical work as a California LCSW - licensed clinical social worker. That experience includes helping people cope with grief and end-of-life questions, aging and geriatric concerns, chronic illness and pain, and caregiver stress. She also supports people dealing with attachment issues, codependency, and isolation.
Colleen draws on approaches that include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. She focuses on listening first, then trying straightforward techniques together. The goal is to help people build skills they can use after sessions end.
People who meet with Colleen can expect a respectful, down-to-earth interaction. She aims to empower clients to make changes at their own pace and to find manageable ways to handle hard moments.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
How Colleen’s approaches fit online care
Colleen combines client-centered work with cognitive behavioral and mindfulness tools to help people cope with stress, grief, and life changes. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's experience, helping them feel heard and respected. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical exercises to notice and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors that feed anxiety or low mood. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple practices to calm the mind, reduce reactivity, and increase awareness of the present moment.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Colleen will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try techniques together to see what fits. She adjusts methods over time so the work stays useful and relevant to daily life.
The practical benefits of online therapy can include easier scheduling, fitting sessions around caregiving or medical appointments, and shorter check-ins when needed. The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can still use conversation, CBT worksheets, mindfulness exercises, and motivational coaching in ways that fit a client's routine.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Colleen help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse. Additional focuses include aging, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and hospice and end-of-life counseling.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Colleen listens first and centers the client's goals. She uses straightforward tools and small steps to build skills and increase confidence over time.
What is her background and clinical experience?
She has three years of professional clinical experience working with people facing grief, medical and caregiver stress, anxiety, and related concerns. Her work has included support around aging and chronic illness.
What credentials and region should I know about?
Colleen holds an LCSW - licensed clinical social worker - and practices in California. Those are the credential and location details provided.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from another country?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Colleen?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.