Colleen Washington

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 depression. She aims to provide a calm, welcoming space where clients can talk honestly and feel heard. Her approach emphasizes listening first, then working together on practical steps to make daily life easier.

Colleen draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques with a person-centered outlook that keeps the client’s experience central. Sessions focus on understanding what’s causing distress now and trying small, realistic changes that can reduce symptoms. She pays attention to issues like body image, communication problems, guilt and shame, and workplace stress.

She also supports people going through major life shifts, including divorce and separation, pregnancy and childbirth, or changes in relationships and purpose. For those dealing with panic attacks or social anxiety, she aims to introduce coping tools that can be used in the moment.

Colleen describes her room as empathic and relaxed so people can speak without judgment. After six years in clinical work, she combines clear feedback with steady listening to help people feel more empowered.

To begin, she asks clients to share their goals and concerns so therapy stays focused and practical. Progress is discussed along the way, and adjustments are made based on what’s working for each person.

How evidence-based methods translate to online care

Colleen uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques paired with a person-centered approach so sessions focus on what matters most to each client. Cognitive-behavioral style work often looks at unhelpful thought patterns and practical behavior changes to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. This approach can help with panic attacks, social anxiety, and day-to-day coping skills.

She also emphasizes a warm, listening stance where clients describe their experiences and priorities. Together they decide what techniques to try and adjust the plan as needed. Finding the right approach is collaborative, and Colleen checks in regularly to see what feels helpful and what should change.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing meetings from different locations. Some formats may also let sessions be shorter for quick check-ins or use audio only when video is difficult. Ask about available formats and scheduling when you start the matching process.