- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Solution-focused work
About Colleen
Colleen Overholt is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 26 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on common problems like stress, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, and troubles at work or home. Colleen also addresses parenting strain, sleep disruption, ADHD, and coping with major life changes.
Her approach is practical and person-focused. She encourages people to say what they need from therapy and uses that to guide each session. Colleen offers clear structure, gentle challenge, and motivation when needed. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness tools to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and reactions.
Colleen has held roles as a psychotherapist, clinical supervisor, program manager, and director in community and clinical settings. That background informs how she organizes treatment and supports people through complex issues. She has experience working in schools, clinics, field programs, and private practice.
In sessions she looks for strengths to build on rather than just focusing on problems. Practical skills, short-term goal setting, and attention to patterns in relationships are common parts of her work. She also uses psychodynamic ideas to help people understand long-standing patterns that show up in daily life.
People who prefer a straightforward, goal-minded approach will find her style familiar. She invites clients to be active in setting goals and to give feedback about what is helping. Colleen aims to help people reduce reactivity, improve communication, and regain more control over everyday responses.
Approaches used online and how they help
Colleen commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce reactivity and lower day-to-day anger. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to notice impulses before acting, helpful for stress, sleep problems, and emotional regulation.She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy ideas, which emphasize listening closely and letting the client's goals guide the work. Finding the best mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review what feels helpful and adjust methods based on progress and preferences.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Ask about available session types when you schedule. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - shorter check-ins during a lunch break, skipping travel time, or using sessions when energy is low. Discuss practical needs and scheduling during the initial matching steps so the plan fits everyday routines.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
26+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger alongside stress, relationship conflict, impulsivity, and coping with life changes. Anger is addressed as one part of broader patterns of feeling and behavior.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a person-centered, practical style that combines structure with collaborative goal setting. Sessions often include skills practice and problem-solving.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Colleen has 26 years of professional experience in clinical and community roles, including supervision and program leadership.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in California and practices in that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Prices depend on the chosen subscription plan.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.