About Colleen

Colleen Prendergast is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Wisconsin. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, and relationship struggles. Colleen brings 18 years of counseling experience and a calm, direct approach to sessions.

She focuses on building a trusting relationship first. Colleen listens without judgment and works with each person to set clear, practical goals. She aims to teach skills people can use between sessions to manage intense feelings and daily stressors.

Background and approach

Her work blends several evidence-based methods to match the needs of each person. Colleen commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, and mindfulness practices alongside client-centered care. This mix helps with mood regulation, impulsivity, and improving day-to-day functioning.

Colleen also addresses life transitions, caregiver stress, burnout, and complicated grief. She supports people facing obsessive thoughts, compulsive behaviors, or co-occurring mood conditions. Sessions include skill-building, reality-based problem solving, and attention to values and meaning.

Therapy is collaborative and practical. Colleen will review progress regularly and adjust strategies when needed. She works with adults across the lifespan and frames change as a set of small steps toward clearer routines and better coping.

Sessions are offered in English and delivered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Colleen practices from Wisconsin and holds a Wisconsin LPC credential.

Therapeutic approaches and online delivery

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that align with their values. ACT can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and struggles with motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behavior through clear, step-by-step exercises; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and obsessive patterns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention and present-moment awareness to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation, which can help with stress, impulsivity, and rumination.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Colleen collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their goals, preferences, and daily life. She checks in about progress and adapts strategies when needed so the plan stays useful and relevant.

Online therapy offers practical advantages for many people. Video calls allow face-to-face conversations when schedules or travel make in-person visits hard. Phone sessions and live chat are helpful when bandwidth, camera use, or a shorter check-in is preferred. Text-based messaging can support ongoing coaching between sessions and quick skill reminders. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or busy routines while keeping the focus on concrete skills and gradual change.

Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns can be addressed?
Colleen works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, relationship and family issues, trauma, addictions, anger, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar disorder, and related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The style is warm, direct, and practical. She emphasizes a strong working relationship, teaches coping skills, and tailors methods to each person's needs.
How much experience does she have?
Colleen has 18 years of experience as a mental health counselor and has worked with adults across a range of emotional and behavioral issues.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a Wisconsin LPC credential and practices from Wisconsin.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she use?
Colleen provides therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on therapist availability.

What this therapist works with

Experience
18 years
Licensed
Wisconsin
Languages
English

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