- Client-centered care
- CBT and mindfulness
- Practical goal setting
About Colleen
Colleen Wong, LCSW, helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. She works with clients who are trying to cope with life changes, rebuild motivation, or improve relationships. Her tone is encouraging and practical, aimed at guiding people through difficult moments toward clearer choices and steadier days.
She views each person as the expert on their life and draws on their strengths to tackle problems. In sessions she listens closely, asks questions to clarify goals, and offers straightforward skills to try between meetings. Colleen emphasizes small, doable steps that build confidence over time.
Her work blends client-centered listening with evidence-informed tools. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and mindfulness practices to calm the body and mind. Motivational Interviewing helps when people feel stuck about making changes.
Colleen has three years of professional experience as a licensed clinical social worker in California. She supports people with a wide range of concerns, including aging and caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, life purpose, and money and financial issues alongside core mental health concerns.
Her approach is warm and nonjudgmental, focused on collaboration. She helps clients set practical goals, track progress, and adjust plans when life shifts. Readers should confirm current session options before booking to ensure they match their needs.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and collaboration. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects what she hears, and helps the person name goals and priorities. This approach is useful for people who want a supportive space to make sense of their feelings.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. It includes practical tools to test unhelpful thoughts and to build new behavior patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.
Mindfulness Therapy introduces simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase present-moment awareness. These skills can help with anxiety, chronic stress, and managing difficult emotions.
Choosing the best approach is often a process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what feels most helpful. Clients and therapist work together to find the right mix of listening, skills training, and goal-setting.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist during the matching and scheduling steps to clarify which session formats are offered and to plan appointments that fit daily routines.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Colleen commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, relationship strain, trauma and related struggles. Money and financial issues are also listed among her focus areas.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and collaborative. She listens first, then suggests concrete steps and skills to try between sessions.
What is her professional background?
Colleen is a licensed clinical social worker with three years of professional experience working with a range of mental health concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds an LCSW license in California and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.