At a glance
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, California / 27834
- NPI
- 1992059471
- Experience
- 3 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivation-focused
- Practical strategies
- Strengths-based
About Colleen
Colleen Wong is a licensed clinical social worker in California with three years of professional experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. Colleen focuses on motivation and building confidence so people can take steps toward a more satisfying life.
She starts from the view that each person knows their own story best. Sessions are collaborative and paced to match what the client wants to work on. Colleen emphasizes clear goals and small, doable steps rather than big, sudden shifts.
Her approach draws on client-centered work and practical strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy. Colleen also uses motivational interviewing techniques to help people find reasons and energy to change. Mindfulness practices are offered when they fit someone’s needs, especially for stress and anxiety.
Colleen has supported people through grief, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and major life transitions. She also addresses issues like attachment concerns, communication problems, isolation and life purpose. She aims to help people notice strengths and make steady progress toward the life they want.
Her California license is LCSW, which reflects three years of professional practice. People who are ready to begin can expect a respectful, steady pace and practical tools to try between sessions.
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How Colleen’s Approaches Work Online
Colleen uses motivational interviewing to help people clarify what matters to them and build internal reasons for change. This approach asks open questions and reflects what a person says, which can help with motivation around habits, confidence, and forward steps.
She also draws on client-centered therapy, which centers the conversation on the person's experience and strengths. That means sessions focus on listening, understanding, and supporting the client’s priorities rather than imposing a plan.
Cognitive behavioral therapy is part of her practice for people who want hands-on tools. CBT helps identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns and then tests small behavior changes to see what improves mood or function.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Colleen will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best based on goals, needs, and preferences. She adapts pace and techniques as someone learns what helps them move forward.
Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so please confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, it can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a break, or make it simpler to meet from a quieter place. These practical benefits help many people maintain consistency while they work on stress, anxiety, grief, and motivation. -
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseAdditional focus areas
Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsForgivenessHospice and end-of-life counselingIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingExperience
3+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Colleen works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. She also supports people dealing with trauma, relationship strain, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and isolation.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is collaborative and paced to the client. She focuses on small steps, practical strategies, and drawing out a person's own motivation to change.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional clinical experience working with a range of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and region does she practice in?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - practicing in California.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
Formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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