Dr. Colleen McMahon, OH Psychologist
Calm, practical therapy for real-life problems
Book with ColleenWorks with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- ADHD
How Colleen works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- OH Psychologist
- Licensed in
- Ohio
- Years in practice
- 7
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Colleen
Dr. Colleen McMahon is an Ohio psychologist who focuses on practical, evidence-based approaches people can use right away. She blends clear, goal-oriented strategies with a supportive, accepting style to help people manage stress, anger, ADHD symptoms, sleep troubles, and mood concerns.
She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and mindfulness techniques to help clients notice what matters and take small steps toward those values. Sessions emphasize doable tools for everyday life, such as managing strong emotions, improving sleep routines, and handling work or career stress.
Background and approach
Dr. McMahon has seven years of experience as a licensed psychologist, along with a long history teaching psychology and working in schools, hospitals, and clinics. That background shapes a practical focus: methods that are backed by research and can be used outside the therapy hour.
Her approach is warm and nonjudgmental. She uses client-centered conversation and motivational interviewing to help people set goals and stay motivated. She also uses solution-focused ideas to identify quick, workable changes that reduce daily strain.
People who reach out can expect a collaborative plan that matches their needs and preferences. Dr. McMahon emphasizes strengths and resilience while addressing challenges like grief, parenting stress, communication problems, and feelings of isolation.
She aims to help clients feel more in control and better able to handle life’s changes.
What Colleen works with
Everything Colleen lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Colleen's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- ADHD
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Phobias
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Colleen lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Evidence-based approaches for online emotional work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to you and taking small actions that align with those values. It helps with anxiety, anger, and life transitions by teaching skills to notice thoughts and move toward meaningful goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for depression, anxiety, sleep problems, and managing strong emotions.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or has not worked before. Together they will try methods and adjust strategies over time so the plan fits the person’s needs and daily life.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video calls allow more face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat supports brief check-ins, and messaging is useful for ongoing reflections between sessions. These options help people fit therapy into work, school, and caregiving routines while using the approaches above to practice change between meetings.
Questions people ask about Colleen
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, ADHD, sleep problems, depression, grief, parenting stress, career issues, and related mood or coping challenges.
How would you describe the therapy style and approach?
Therapy is practical and supportive, using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, client-centered conversation, and motivational interviewing to set goals and try workable changes.
What background does the therapist bring to sessions?
She has seven years as a licensed Ohio psychologist and experience working in schools, hospitals, and clinics, together with an ongoing role teaching psychology.
Where is the therapist licensed and based?
She is licensed as an Ohio Psychologist, credential OH Psychologist P.07693, and practices from Ohio.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted; services are provided to people in Ohio and within applicable local rules.
What session formats are available for online work?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are fees handled and how do sessions begin?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.