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Colleen Neuer, LCMHC, LPC
Virginia
Licensed Counselor - Anxiety and Life Changes
See online therapy options- CBT strategies
- Solution-focused steps
- Client-centered listening
About Colleen
Colleen Neuer is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 21 years of counseling experience. She practices in Virginia and focuses on common life stresses, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, anger, career questions, parenting, LGBT issues, depression, and coping with life changes. She also offers coaching for people wanting more practical direction.
Colleen spent many years in school counseling before moving into broader clinical work. That background shaped her practical approach to problem solving and to helping people handle transitions. Sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented, with attention to habits, thoughts, and everyday routines that get in the way.
Her style is client-centered and solution-focused. She listens first, then helps identify small, concrete steps to change patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is part of how she works; she uses it to notice unhelpful thoughts and test different responses.
Colleen mixes direct guidance with a relaxed tone and occasional humor. She encourages skill practice between sessions and focuses on tools people can use right away. The aim is to build practical coping strategies rather than rely on abstract explanations.
People who prefer clear structure and action steps tend to find this approach useful. The process emphasizes short-term problem solving alongside longer-term habit change. To start, prospective clients complete a brief questionnaire and schedule an initial session to set priorities and expectations.
How her approaches guide online work
Colleen uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered and solution-focused methods in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing different responses; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and respect for the person’s goals, helping people describe what matters most. Solution-focused work zooms in on small, practical steps and what change looks like in daily life.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit best based on goals, preferences, and what has worked before. That decision can shift as progress is made and new challenges appear.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find that working with a licensed professional remotely still lets them practice CBT skills, set measurable goals, and apply solution-focused steps between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
21+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, anger, career issues, parenting, LGBT topics, depression, and coping with life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test different ways of responding. It’s applied to everyday habits and emotional reactions.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has 21 years of experience, including many years as a school counselor and later clinical work across community settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Virginia.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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