Therapist
Individual Therapy & Couples Counseling
347-620-2195
colleen.peaceofmindtherapynyc@gmail.com
Virtual sessions for DE, NY, NJ, PA
All About Colleen
Colleen is a dedicated and experienced therapist, deeply passionate about providing individual therapy and couples counseling. Rooted in her innate desire to support and help others, Colleen offers a compassionate, results-oriented, and tailored approach to addressing each of her client’s needs.
Her experience in the mental health field has been vast, including working in a community mental health setting, an inpatient psychiatric unit at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, and consulting for a Philadelphia based school. Since 2022, Colleen has been practicing as a therapist in private practice, honing both her individual counseling and couple’s counseling skills.
Her Philosophy
With a warm and empathetic nature, Colleen provides a safe space for individuals and couples to explore, expand, and seek change. Colleen’s passion and commitment to genuinely connecting with her clients is evident in every session, as she works collaboratively with them to develop personalized coping strategies and plans of action.
Colleen utilizes a myriad of techniques and modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapies, Psychodynamic, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). By fostering trust and creating a judgment-free environment, Colleen helps her clients uncover their strengths and feel empowered in their journey towards growth and healing.
Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Relationship Challenges
- OCD
- ADHD
- Parenting
- Postpartum
Certifications & Trainings
- DBT Certificate for Over-control, Perfectionism and Rigid Behaviors (2024)
- CBT for Anxiety Disorders (2023)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD (2023)
- Emotionally Focused Therapy Certification (2023)
- Exposure and Response Therapy for OCD (2022)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Training (2018)
Education
- MSW Social Work - Rutgers University (2016)
- B.A. Sociology - Rowan University (2005)