- Anxiety
- Life purpose
- CBT
About Colleen
Colleen Washington is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York with six years of experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, and life changes. Sessions are conducted in English and focus on practical ways to cope and move forward.
Colleen often addresses issues around body image, workplace strain, social anxiety, and feelings of isolation. She also supports people facing divorce or separation, challenges around sexuality, and the emotional sides of pregnancy and childbirth. Life purpose and questions about what comes next are part of her focus when clients are rethinking work or relationships.
Her stated approach centers on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy paired with a person-centered stance. In practice she helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns, test different behaviors, and build clearer routines that reduce anxiety and low mood. Conversations are intended to be straightforward and practical rather than abstract.
Colleen emphasizes listening first, then working together to try small, doable steps. That may include tracking thoughts between sessions, practicing communication skills, or sketching out priorities to clarify next steps. She uses these concrete techniques to help people handle panic, improve self-talk, and make decisions after life transitions.
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; fees vary with location. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and a first session is scheduled through the online therapy options button.
Approaches used and what online sessions offer
Colleen names Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a core approach. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying different behaviors to change feelings and outcomes. It is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and social phobia.She also emphasizes a person-centered stance, which means listening closely to each person's experience and letting their priorities guide the work. This approach supports conversations about relationship concerns, self-esteem, and questions about life purpose by centering what matters most to the client.
Choosing the right method is part of the work. Colleen will discuss goals and preferences with the client and decide together which techniques to try. That collaborative process may include tracking thoughts between sessions, practicing communication skills, and testing small behavioral changes to see what helps.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online work helps fit sessions into a busy week, reduces travel time, and makes it easier to have shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to work well in remote sessions while keeping the focus on practical steps and clearer direction.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem problems, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include body image, workplace issues, and pregnancy related emotional concerns.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy together with a person-centered stance to map thoughts and behaviors. The focus is on small, practical steps to reduce anxiety and clarify priorities.
What is her professional background?
She has six years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, anxiety, and related concerns. Her work has included support around eating disorders and substance use in addition to mood and anxiety presentations.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, NY LMHC, and practices in New York. Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are offered in English to people within the locations she supports.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and fees vary with location. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I start a first session?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.