Licensed to practice in 2 states and accepts 29 insurances. Specializes in Coping Skills, Domestic Violence, Trauma and PTSD and 7 more.
(she/her)
New to Grow
Hello! My name is Colleen and I am passionate about what I do! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker that has worked within the State of California for 6 years now! I have extensive background working with many different populations as well as focuses! I have worked with active duty Military and their families, Anxiety, Depression, self-esteem enhancement and Trauma (both childhood and adult). I love to focus on a psychodynamic approach as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I love helping my clients connect all the dots of their thoughts and feelings together, as well as connecting the dots between childhood interactions and how we are as adults today! I am passionate and empathetic and it shows within my practice. I will be your biggest advocate as well as challenge you to step out of your comfort zone! I'm truly looking forward to getting to know you!
In our first session together, we will start building our therapeutic relationships, begin to create a safe space and use active listening skills to understand what has brought you to therapy initially. We will begin to discuss goals and treatment plan, and any specific requests that you may have!
Some clinical strengths I have: 1. Self-esteem enhancement 2. Relationship trauma 3. Active duty Military, Veterans and Military Spouses 4. Mindfulness and grounding techniques for anxiety
I specialize in Domestic Violence, Sexual assault and other types of trauma. I focus on compassion, empathy and psychoeducation surrounding how you want to feel, empowerment and how we can utilize that in your everyday life! I love someone who's willing to work with me. I am laid back in my therapy realm, I may be wearing a sweatshirt and messy bun, to make you comfortable! We're here to work together!
Other specialties
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Cash - $100 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
Amerihealth Administrators
Anthem
Arlo
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
Evernorth
GTEB
IHSS Healthy Workers
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
Scripps Health Plan
Sutter Health Plan
Tufts Health/Cigna
EMDR
I am EMDR trained and I love to work with trauma clients to allow themselves to let go of the emotional connections to certain traumatic times in their lives!
Attachment-based
I believe that the basis of us comes from our attachment styles and what we have been taught in our lives regarding how we attach to others and I love to explore this!
Psychodynamic
We are shaped from our childhood and shaped of how we were taught how to go through life. Let's connect what you were taught and how you want your life In the future!