How Colleen works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Pennsylvania
- Years in practice
- 12
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Colleen
Colleen Mest helps people who are feeling stressed, anxious, overwhelmed by grief, or struggling with anger. She works with those facing depression, trauma, low self-esteem, parenting strain, and relationship or workplace problems. Colleen introduces simple steps that can make day-to-day life feel more manageable.
Colleen uses a collaborative, compassionate style in sessions. She listens first and then helps clients set clear, concrete goals. Conversations focus on strengths and practical skills to change patterns that cause pain or conflict.
Background and approach
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in Pennsylvania with 12 years of experience. That background includes assessment and ongoing mental health care for a range of concerns, including trauma and postpartum depression. Therapy often combines talking with hands-on strategies.
Colleen draws from cognitive behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thoughts and from mindfulness practices to build calm. She also uses client-centered and solution-focused methods to keep work grounded and goal-oriented. In sessions clients can expect a respectful, steady approach.
Colleen aims to create room to reflect and to try new ways of responding to old problems. She helps people identify small changes that add up over time. Many people come for help around family of origin issues, attachment concerns, caregiver stress, communication struggles, and life transitions.
Colleen supports those seeking clearer purpose, relief from seasonal mood shifts, or help navigating fertility and postpartum challenges.
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
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Family of origin issues
- Fertility issues
- Life purpose
- Postpartum depression
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Colleen lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Imago Relationship Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-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.
How her approaches fit with online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building rapport. The therapist follows the client's lead and supports goals the client identifies, which helps when adjusting the pace of online sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical tools to change them; it suits people who want clear homework and step-by-step strategies.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss different methods and decide together which fits the client's needs and preferences. That collaborative process may shift over time as goals change or as certain techniques prove more helpful.
Online formats offer real flexibility. Video calls are close to an in-person meeting and are useful for deeper conversation and nonverbal cues. Phone sessions work when less bandwidth is available or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging can be used for brief check-ins, shorter skill practice, or to fit a session into a busy day. These options make it easier to continue therapy through life changes and busy schedules.
Questions people ask about Colleen
What concerns does she commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, trauma and grief. Other areas include parenting strain, workplace problems, self-esteem, and relationship or family of origin issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and compassionate with a focus on individual strengths. Sessions are practical and goal-oriented while leaving space for reflection and exploration.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience in assessment and mental health treatment. That work has included supporting people with trauma and mood concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Pennsylvania. Her practice is based in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options let clients choose what fits their routine.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates depend on individual circumstances.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.