Colleen WashingtonLMHC

Colleen Washington is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and life changes. Colleen aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk through what they are facing and feel heard.

Colleen uses a person-centered stance that focuses on each person's experience. She also makes use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions to find practical ways forward. Sessions tend to be collaborative and focused on skills that can be practiced between meetings.

She has six years of clinical experience and has worked with people managing eating concerns and substance use among other struggles. Colleen emphasizes helping people feel validated and more in control as they make changes in their lives. She prefers a relaxed, empathic atmosphere in sessions that encourages honest conversation.

Typical work addresses body image, self-esteem, communication problems, guilt and shame, and panic attacks. She also supports people navigating divorce or separation, workplace stress, and pregnancy and childbirth related worries. The aim is to help people develop coping strategies that fit their daily life.

To begin, Colleen asks questions to understand what matters most and then co-creates goals and steps to reach them. Her approach is practical and person-focused, helping people build skills and notice progress over time.

Practical approaches for online care

Colleen works from a person-centered outlook that prioritizes what each client brings to the room. This approach focuses on listening, reflecting, and building a respectful space so people can speak freely about their concerns and goals.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thought patterns and to practice different behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and many everyday stressors because it breaks problems into small, changeable parts and teaches concrete skills to try between sessions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will ask about your goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before, then suggest ways of working together. Adjustments are made as therapy progresses so the plan fits your needs.

Practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and the ability to fit sessions into a busy routine. If you prefer to proceed online, confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it simpler to check in during a break, avoid travel time, or maintain continuity when life gets hectic.