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Colleen Blackman, LMFT
California
LMFT - Anxiety and Relationship Concerns
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
- Solution-focused steps
About Colleen
Colleen Blackman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 16 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. Colleen works with people who are facing life transitions and interpersonal challenges and who want clear strategies to manage emotions and improve communication.
Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered methods and mindfulness practices. She helps clients notice unhelpful thoughts and habits, test out different responses, and build more useful routines. Sessions emphasize practical steps and short-term goals alongside deeper reflection when needed.
Colleen also uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques to support decision-making and to move through specific problems. That often means breaking issues into small, achievable actions and tracking progress week to week. She pays attention to relationship patterns and communication habits that get in the way of connection.
People who come to her for postpartum depression, grief, midlife concerns, or isolation can expect direct, structured work combined with listening and space to make sense of their experience. Colleen addresses guilt, shame, forgiveness, and questions about life purpose in straightforward terms. She encourages regular practice of new skills between sessions.
Sessions are conducted in English and reflect her California license and practice standards. Prospective clients are asked to confirm current session formats and scheduling details before booking a first appointment.
How Colleen integrates CBT and client-centered work online
Colleen commonly blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy with mindfulness techniques. CBT focuses on identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts and then practicing alternative behaviors to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. Client-Centered work involves listening closely to each person and using that understanding to guide what comes next. Mindfulness practices teach present-moment attention and simple breathing or awareness exercises to help with stress and emotional regulation.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Colleen will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or has not worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made or priorities change.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a workday, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. The focus remains on practical skills, homework between sessions, and using session time to practice new responses that can be used in everyday life.
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression, plus related topics like communication problems and life transitions.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
She uses CBT to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts and test alternative responses, then builds practical habits to reduce distress and improve coping.
What experience does she bring?
She has 16 years of clinical experience as a practicing therapist in California working with adults on interpersonal and mood-related concerns.
What credential and location details are on record?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and practices under that credential within the state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are provided to clients located in California.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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