- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practices
- Solution-focused work
About Colleen
Colleen Blackman is a licensed marriage and family therapist, LMFT, practicing in California with 16 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strains, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. Colleen also lists life purpose and midlife concerns among her areas of focus.
She tends to work with adults who are trying to figure out what comes next after a big change. Colleen helps people talk through communication problems, commitment doubts, control issues, and the fallout from separation or divorce. Parents and new caregivers who have postpartum depression or feel isolated may also find her approach relevant.
Colleen draws on client-centered therapy to prioritize each person's perspective and on cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. She integrates mindfulness practices and solution-focused techniques to build immediate, practical steps forward. Motivational interviewing helps when someone feels stuck about making a change.
In sessions she focuses on clear goals and small experiments people can try between meetings. Conversations tend to be straightforward and practical, aimed at improving daily functioning and decision making. She pays attention to emotions, but stays focused on what can be done next.
Clients looking for help with guilt, shame, forgiveness, emptiness, or finding a sense of purpose will find these themes are often woven into her work. The practice is conducted in English and serves adults in California. To start, people complete a short questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Colleen uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in ways that adapt well to remote sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting on a person's experience, which helps the therapist learn priorities and goals even when meeting by video or phone. Cognitive behavioral therapy involves identifying and testing thoughts and behaviors, often using short exercises or homework that can be discussed between sessions.She also uses mindfulness practices to build simple attention and breathing skills that people can practice on their own. Finding the best mix of techniques is part of the early work. Colleen will talk with each person about needs, goals, and preferences and together they determine which approaches to try first and what to adjust as work progresses.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find this helps keep therapy practical and consistent while they manage daily responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. Her practice also addresses life purpose, midlife concerns, and related topics like loneliness and guilt.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses client-centered conversations to understand what matters to the person and pairs that with CBT and solution-focused steps to build small, practical changes. Motivational interviewing is used when someone needs help deciding on next steps.
How much experience does she have working with these concerns?
She has 16 years of clinical experience supporting adults with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and trauma-related issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a California LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and she practices in California.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are used?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking to know whether video, phone, or in-person meetings are available.
How are fees and getting started handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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