- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- Skills and goals
About Colleen
Colleen Clark is a licensed social worker who focuses on practical, down-to-earth care. She uses clear techniques to help people facing stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, and depression. Colleen speaks plain language and aims to make starting therapy manageable for busy lives.
She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and take small steps toward what matters. Attachment-based ideas guide work on relationship patterns and how early connections shape current reactions. Client-centered and Dialectical Behavior Therapy approaches shape how she listens and teaches coping skills.
Colleen has ten years of professional experience in Maryland as an LCSW-C. She focuses on real-life problems like coping with life changes, caregiver stress, blended family challenges, communication breakdowns, and issues around commitment or control. She also addresses concerns such as body image, eating and substance use issues, and family of origin wounds.
Sessions aim to be straightforward and collaborative. Colleen helps clients set concrete goals, practice skills between meetings, and adjust approaches when needed. Her style balances practical exercises with space to talk through feelings.
People who choose her can expect steady, work-focused support that connects therapeutic techniques to daily routines. If you are starting therapy for the first time, she guides the intake steps and the early planning so progress feels achievable.
How Colleen's Approaches Translate to Online Work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It focuses on small steps and practical exercises to build a life that matters despite stressful thoughts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns and reduce symptoms. Attachment-Based Therapy examines how early relationships shape current reactions and can help people understand and shift recurring patterns in close relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Colleen will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and day-to-day needs. That collaboration means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan over time.
If you are considering online therapy, please confirm available session formats before booking because the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes practicing skills between meetings more convenient since exercises can be assigned and reviewed remotely. Licensed professionals typically combine talking, guided exercises, and goal setting in virtual sessions to keep the work focused and practical.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, parenting concerns, and coping with life changes, along with related issues like attachment, caregiver stress, and communication problems.
What is her general therapy style?
Her approach is collaborative and practical, blending acceptance-based work, cognitive strategies, and skills training to help people try new behaviors and manage difficult feelings.
How much experience does she have?
Colleen brings ten years of professional experience to her practice and uses that background to guide treatment planning and everyday coping strategies.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCSW-C licensed in Maryland and practices within that state.
Which languages are supported and can international clients be seen?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking to know whether in-person, video, or phone sessions are available.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.