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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
About Colleen
Colleen Wong, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), is licensed in California and has three years of professional experience. She works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and life transitions. She uses client-centered approaches, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing in her sessions.
Colleen frames clients as the experts on their own lives. She focuses on strengths people already have and helps them apply those strengths to practical problems. Sessions are meant to identify patterns that keep someone stuck and to build small, manageable steps toward change.
Her approach often includes talking through triggers for anxiety and grief, and developing concrete coping strategies. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts and to test new ways of thinking and acting. Mindfulness practices are introduced to help with stress regulation and present-moment focus.
Motivational interviewing is used when people feel stuck or ambivalent about change. That approach supports finding personal reasons to shift habits and to follow through on goals. Colleen emphasizes collaboration and clear next steps in each session.
She also attends to concerns that commonly intersect with mental health, such as caregiving stress, chronic illness, aging and end-of-life issues, and financial strain. Colleen works in English and practices in California.
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Therapeutic approaches used in remote sessions
Colleen commonly draws on Client-Centered Therapy to center the person’s goals and lived experience. This approach focuses on listening, reflecting, and working from the client’s own priorities to set practical goals.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. CBT helps identify habits of thinking that increase anxiety or depression and tests small changes to improve daily functioning.
Mindfulness Therapy is offered to build attention to the present moment and to reduce reactivity to stress. Simple breathing and grounding practices are used to manage strong emotions and to support coping with grief or chronic health issues.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit current needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean combining techniques and adjusting the plan as progress is made.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking. The profile does not list specific online formats, so checking available options is recommended. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into work or caregiving schedules, allow shorter focused check-ins when needed, and reduce time spent commuting.
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Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, trauma and relationship issues. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, chronic illness, aging, and social anxiety.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered style that highlights a person’s strengths and preferences. Sessions combine practical skill-building with collaboration on next steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional work experience in mental health. That experience informs her use of CBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a California LCSW license. She practices in California.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does billing or cost work?
Cost varies with location and services. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.