As a licensed therapist in California, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My approach centers on empowering clients through compassionate, culturally responsive care, with deep expertise in addressing depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and trauma.
I'm particularly passionate about helping clients explore self-love, communication dynamics, and personal growth. My therapeutic work focuses on supporting young adults, individuals experiencing life transitions, and those working through interpersonal challenges. I create a warm, affirming space where clients can explore their experiences, heal from past wounds, and develop meaningful strategies for emotional well-being.
Drawing from evidence-based practices, I collaborate closely with clients to understand their unique strengths and develop personalized approaches to healing. My commitment is to walk alongside you with genuine empathy, respect, and professional guidance as you navigate your personal journey.
Additional areas of focus: Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
CA LMFT 145645
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She listens well and can’t wait to work with her more.
Written on Apr 01, 2026 after therapy with Colleen for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, intimacy-related issues, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Colleen is great! She’s helped so much
Written on Jan 25, 2026 after therapy with Colleen for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and adhd
Colleen is gentle and open. She allows me to come to my own answers and guides me through the questions I didn't know I had. I feel very confident that she is the help I need.
Written on Jan 20, 2026 after therapy with Colleen for 4 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and compassion fatigue
She’s an amazing human being and I’m lucky to have a therapist that makes me feel seen, heard and understood.
Written on Dec 18, 2025 after therapy with Colleen for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She offers the type of clarity that makes it almost impossible for you not to have hope or the feeling that things will get better
I appreciate and value having her in my life as a friend/ therapist. Just makes me feel safe in a way I’ve never felt in my life and helps offer a blueprint a blueprint to finding solutions that actually are effective
Written on Dec 09, 2025 after therapy with Colleen for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Colleen is a deeply empathetic and compassionate listener and guide. Her presence is calming and reassuring, which encourages me to explore my inner landscapes more deeply. She reflects my depth accurately and mirrors it well. I'd highly recommend her to anyone willing to confront and work through their issues.
Written on Aug 12, 2025 after therapy with Colleen for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, anger management, and compassion fatigue