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Colleen Overholt, LMFT
California
LMFT in California - anxiety and trauma
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practices
- Client-centered work
About Colleen
Colleen Overholt is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 26 years of clinical experience. She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, career challenges, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
She keeps sessions structured and practical. She listens for the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. Then she helps clients test different responses and small behavior changes. Colleen uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques alongside client-centered and mindfulness approaches to make tasks concrete and doable.
Colleen has worked in private practice, schools, clinics, and community programs. That range informs how she adapts sessions to everyday life demands. She encourages people to say what they need from therapy and to set clear goals together.
Her style combines supportive listening with firm structure. She offers guidance, motivation, and measurable steps rather than vague talk. Sessions often include short exercises, thought records, and practical homework tailored to the person's situation.
People seeking help for trauma, mood problems, or persistent worry will find an approach that blends symptom-focused CBT tools with broader psychodynamic and mindfulness ideas. Colleen aims to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try new ways of responding. She invites straightforward, goal-focused work that fits into real life.
How Colleen translates approaches to online work
Colleen draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce worry or mood symptoms. Client-centered work emphasizes listening and reflecting so a person can clarify goals and decide what matters most. Mindfulness therapy uses attention exercises to reduce reactivity and improve awareness of thoughts and sensations.Choosing the right mix of methods is part of the work together. She will review your goals and preferences and suggest which approaches to try first. The plan is collaborative and can change as progress is made or priorities shift.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and help therapy fit into busy days. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, or sessions without video when bandwidth is limited. Licensed professionals can use these options to keep work consistent with life demands rather than requiring special travel or time off.
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, self-esteem, relationship and family issues, sleep and parenting problems, anger, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
She uses CBT techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Sessions often include short exercises and homework to try between meetings.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has 26 years of experience as a psychotherapist and in supervisory and program leadership roles across clinics, schools, and community programs.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in California and practices there.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Select the "See online therapy options" button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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