- Practical coping skills
- Clear communication help
- Focus on emotional resilience
About Colleen
Colleen Parfitt is a licensed professional counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma. She also supports those dealing with relationship struggles, low self-esteem, and panic disorder and panic attacks. Colleen writes and speaks plainly so clients can make sense of what’s happening and what comes next.
She uses a compassionate, client-centered style that focuses on listening first. Sessions aim to help clients feel heard and build realistic steps forward. Colleen works with people to develop emotional resilience and better day-to-day coping skills.
Her work pays attention to how past experiences shape current feelings and relationships. She helps people notice patterns tied to attachment, control issues, guilt, or shame. Then she and the client pick small, practical changes to try between sessions.
Communication is a frequent focus. Colleen supports people who want clearer boundaries, steadier moods, or less reactivity in hard conversations. She also helps people reconnect with a sense of purpose and self-love after trauma or loss.
Colleen has 18 years of experience as a counselor in Pennsylvania and holds the LPC credential. She offers a steady, down-to-earth presence and practical tools that people can use right away.
How therapeutic methods translate to online work
Colleen uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage anxiety, mood symptoms, and trauma reactions. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing it with real-life experiments to reduce anxious reactions and improve mood. This helps with panic symptoms and social anxiety by teaching concrete ways to respond when distress arises.Another approach emphasizes building emotional regulation and grounding skills. These are practical exercises people can practice between sessions to lower emotional intensity and regain control during panic attacks or overwhelming moments. Both methods aim to give clear tools rather than abstract ideas.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they review what helps, adjust the plan, and add new strategies as progress unfolds.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for quicker check-ins when life gets hectic. They can also permit practicing skills in everyday settings and maintaining continuity of care when schedules change.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Colleen help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship strain. Additional focus areas include panic disorder and panic attacks, social anxiety, and self-esteem issues.
How would you describe her approach in sessions?
Her approach is compassionate and client-centered, with an emphasis on listening and practical steps. Sessions focus on building coping skills, improving communication, and increasing emotional resilience.
What is her professional background?
She has 18 years of experience working in counseling roles. Her background centers on trauma, mood disorders, and complex family dynamics.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.