Dr. Colleen McMahon

OH Psychologist P.07693

Ohio

Supportive psychologist focused on practical change

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At a glance

Credentials

OH Psychologist P.07693

License

Psychologist, Ohio / P.07693

NPI

1679061931

Experience

7 years

Languages

English

Location

Ohio

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1. • Motivational interviewing
   • Parenting support
   • ADHD and autism

   About Colleen

   Dr. Colleen McMahon is an Ohio licensed psychologist who brings a practical, warm approach to therapy. She focuses on helping people reduce stress, manage ADHD and autism-related challenges, and find calmer routines at home. She combines research-based methods with a client-centered style to make therapy feel usable and relevant.

   With seven years in this practice setting and a longer history in schools, hospitals, and clinics, she draws on broad experience with learning and behavioral concerns. Dr. McMahon uses strength-based and solution-focused strategies to help adults manage symptoms and reach personal and professional goals. She also supports parents looking for clearer, calmer ways to respond to child behavior.

   Her style is accepting and collaborative. She aims to match research-backed approaches to what feels right for each person. That means starting with practical steps and adjusting as needed to fit daily life.

   Dr. McMahon lists Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy among the approaches she uses. In sessions she helps people set goals, try small changes, and track what helps most.

   People who choose her often want concrete tools for stress, sleep, mood, parenting, or career concerns. She helps translate research into straightforward strategies to build resilience and steady progress.

2. How her approaches translate to online therapy

   Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find their own reasons to change. It uses open questions, reflective listening, and goal-focused conversations to build motivation for steps like sleep routines, managing ADHD symptoms, or reducing stress.
   
   Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice their thoughts and values and take small actions that match what matters to them. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, grief, and coping with life transitions.
   
   Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens and helps people explore what matters to them. That approach supports people who want a collaborative, accepting space to figure out next steps.
   
   Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then try methods that fit. Plans are adjusted over time based on what helps most, so the work feels practical and personalized.
   
   Before booking, confirm which online session formats are currently offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins during a lunch break or regular meetings without a commute. It can also allow use of video or phone options depending on what best supports attention, energy, and daily routines.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemADHD

   Also works with

   GriefSleeping disordersCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

   Additional focus areas

   Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)EmptinessFamily problemsGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsPhobiasSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   7+ years

   Listed in

   Ohio

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What concerns does she address?

   She works with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, ADHD, grief, anger, self-esteem, career issues, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include adoption and foster care, attachment, autism and Asperger syndrome, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and communication problems.

   How would you describe her therapy style?

   Her style is warm, accepting, and practical. She uses strength-based and solution-focused methods and adapts approaches to fit each person's needs and preferences.

   What is her professional background?

   She has experience providing psychological services in schools, hospitals, and clinics and works as a psychology professor who applies research to clinical practice. Her background emphasizes learning and behavioral concerns.

   What are her credentials and where is she based?

   She is listed as OH Psychologist P.07693 and practices in Ohio.

   Which languages are supported for sessions?

   Sessions are offered in English.

   Does she work with international clients?

   International clients are not currently accepted.

   How does payment and cost work?

   Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription 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 according to the therapist's availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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