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Colleen Wong, LCSW
California
LCSW - Stress and Anxiety support
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Colleen
Colleen Wong is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California with three years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress and anxiety, cope with grief and loss, build self-esteem, and address depression. She also supports people facing motivation struggles and life changes.
Colleen works from a practical, person-centered stance. She treats clients as experts on their own lives while offering structured tools and clear feedback. Sessions focus on identifying patterns that keep problems going and trying small, testable changes between meetings.
Her clinical approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered methods, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing. She uses CBT techniques to notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and to practice alternative responses. Mindfulness exercises and motivational interviewing help with focus, values, and sustaining change.
Colleen often addresses issues related to relationships, attachment, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and life-stage transitions. She also works with people facing cancer, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and aging-related difficulties. Practical communication skills and coping plans are common session goals.
Her style is straightforward and collaborative. She will outline options, explain why a strategy might help, and check in about how a change is working. Clients can expect clear goals, short-term skill building, and regular review of progress.
How her approaches work for online sessions
Colleen uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and behavior patterns, try small experiments, and develop practical skills for daily problems. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and managing stress. She also draws on client-centered therapy, which emphasizes listening and building on the client’s own goals and strengths. This helps when someone needs space to make sense of feelings and decide on priorities.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Colleen will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. She explains options, tests small changes, and adjusts plans based on what the person reports is working or not working.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also make it possible to practice skills in real-life settings between meetings. Licensed professionals can guide which format best supports the goals you bring to therapy.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address most often?
She commonly helps with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, motivation, and coping with life changes.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and collaborative. She combines structured techniques with person-centered listening.
What is her professional background?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with three years of professional experience in clinical settings.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She holds an LCSW license in California and practices within that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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