- Stress and anxiety
- ADHD and autism
- Parenting support
About Colleen
Dr. Colleen McMahon is an Ohio psychologist who focuses on practical, evidence-based approaches to work and wellbeing. She uses clear, strength-based methods to help people reduce stress, manage ADHD and autism-related challenges, and find more calm at home. Her style is warm and accepting and she aims to make therapy feel useful and doable for everyday life.
Dr. McMahon brings seven years of clinical practice as an OH Psychologist, P.07693, and long experience working in schools, hospitals, and clinics earlier in her career. She draws on cognitive behavioral strategies, acceptance and commitment ideas, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing to help clients set realistic goals and make steady progress.
Sessions often focus on specific problems such as sleep disruption, anger, parenting concerns, workplace stress, career transitions, grief, and coping with life changes. She uses solution-focused thinking to break larger issues into manageable steps and supports people in building skills that fit their routines. Coaching-style work is offered alongside therapy when clients want goal-directed support.
Her approach emphasizes collaboration and practical tools rather than abstract talk. Clients can expect straightforward techniques, paced so they can try things between sessions and report back. She adapts strategies to each person’s needs and preferences rather than following a fixed recipe.
Dr. McMahon works with people from diverse backgrounds and centers resilience and strengths in the work. If the aim is to lower stress, improve focus, or feel more in control of daily life, she frames therapy around those tangible outcomes.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that reflect their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and finding purpose when life feels stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thinking and behavior patterns that keep problems going and teaching practical strategies to change them. This often helps with depression, sleep problems, and worry.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust based on what helps. This collaborative style keeps therapy focused on useful changes rather than on any single school of thought.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time for those balancing work and family. It also lets therapists use worksheets, guided mindfulness exercises, and behavioral experiments between meetings to support steady progress.
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Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Dr. McMahon address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, ADHD, parenting concerns, sleep problems, anger, grief, career changes, depression, and coping with life transitions.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm and accepting with a practical focus. She uses strength-based and solution-focused methods so sessions feel actionable.
What background and experience does she bring?
She has seven years as a practicing psychologist and earlier work across schools, hospitals, and clinics that informs her clinical approach.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is listed as OH Psychologist P.07693 and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.