- Stress and anxiety
- Practical coping
- Person-centered care
About Colleen
Colleen Washington is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, and life transitions. She aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk through what’s weighing on them. People looking for practical ways to cope with depression, panic, or workplace concerns may find her steady presence helpful.
Colleen often focuses on everyday problems like body image, communication issues, and feelings of isolation. She also supports people navigating divorce or separation, pregnancy and childbirth changes, and questions about sexuality and self-love. Sessions emphasize clear conversation about what’s happening now and what the client wants to change.
Her approach combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with a person-centered style. That means she helps clients identify patterns of thought and behavior while keeping the client’s own values and goals central to the work. The style is straightforward and collaborative, with an eye toward small, usable changes between sessions.
Colleen brings six years of professional experience to her practice and holds a New York LMHC credential. She listens for what matters most to each person and helps set practical steps for daily life. Her aim is for clients to leave feeling understood and more able to handle the next challenge.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on the therapist’s availability. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time, and fees vary with location and therapist availability.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Colleen combines Cognitive Behavioral techniques with a person-centered way of working. Cognitive Behavioral methods focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and mood symptoms. Person-centered work gives the client space to tell their story and sets goals that fit their values and life.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will explore what helps most for the client’s specific concerns and adjust methods as needed. That means goals, pace, and techniques are chosen together, not imposed.
Many people find online therapy makes it easier to fit work on wellbeing into a busy life. Online sessions can reduce travel time and let someone use a short break from their day for a check-in. If you need to confirm which session formats are offered, check the platform before booking so you know what options are available. Licensed professionals, including therapists, can use online meetings to support progress on stress, anxiety, relationships, and workplace concerns without changing the collaborative nature of the work.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and self-esteem challenges. Additional focuses include body image, communication problems, workplace issues, and life transitions.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with a person-centered approach. Sessions are conversational and aim for practical steps clients can try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
Colleen has six years of clinical experience working in mental health settings. That experience includes supporting people with anxiety, depression, and related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds a New York Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential, shown as LMHC. Her practice is based in New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options with the platform before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.