Seeking assistance to manage life’s stressors, or cope with a major life event, can be difficult. Maybe you aren’t sure your situation could change. Perhaps you feel as though you “should” be able to go at it alone. Working together, you can feel more empowered and more in control of your life. You can get better. You can feel better. Your life can be more fulfilling.
My name is Colette McLeod and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the Central Florida area. I have experience working with a wide variety of people and issues including trauma, severe mental illness or addiction issues, work-life balance issues, and interpersonal/relationship problems.
I provide individualized care with a focus on your specific strengths and abilities. I utilize a range of treatment methodologies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (discussing Thoughts, Feelings, and Behaviors), Mindfulness (increasing non-judgmental awareness), Solution-Focused methods, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (developing Wise Mind), and Motivational Interviewing approaches in my work with adult clients. My techniques are based on a variety of modalities to best support you living a full, balanced, and meaningful life.
Together, we will discuss your goals, your challenges, and your plans. I am looking forward to working with you.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Immigration Issues, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Multicultural Concerns, Personality Disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Self-love, Sexuality, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
FL LMHC MH14616
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Very incisive and professional person
Written on Mar 17, 2020 after therapy with Colette for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning eating disorders, and self esteem
I appreciate Collette!
Written on Sep 30, 2019 after therapy with Colette for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and anger management
Colette is the most professional, competent, insightful, empathetic, and effective therapist I’ve ever worked with. I am making tremendous progress and feel understood and supported on my journey. Highly recommend!
Written on Jul 17, 2019 after therapy with Colette for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning addictions, and intimacy-related issues
Colette helped me to re-center after a trying time in my family. She listened well and helped me to process in a healthy way. Thankful for her help and guidance.
Written on Oct 05, 2018 after therapy with Colette for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and career difficulties
I've only been working with Colette for three weeks. So far, I am greatly pleased with her availability, understanding of my issues and her practically suggestions for addressing them.
Written on May 25, 2018 after therapy with Colette for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship, family, intimacy-related, and anger
Nonjudgemental, very professional, and extremely willing to help.
Written on May 19, 2018 after therapy with Colette for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career, and bipolar