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Colleen Clark

Compassionate clinician blending practical therapy and support

MD, LCSW-C Maryland

Experience
10 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Parenting, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Colleen

Colleen Clark draws on a decade of clinical experience to guide people through stress, anxiety, depression, and challenges related to parenting and self-esteem. She combines practical, evidence-informed techniques with an accepting, client-centered stance, helping clients articulate difficult emotions and test new ways of thinking and behaving.

Background and approach

Colleen holds an MD and is licensed in Maryland as LCSW-C, credentials that reflect her blended training in medical and behavioral health perspectives. Her approach emphasizes collaboration and gradual skill-building, addressing common concerns such as coping with life changes, relationship and communication problems, and issues rooted in attachment or family history.

She also works with people facing struggles around body image, addiction, fertility stress, caregiving burdens, and separation or blended family transitions. Colleen seeks to create a nonjudgmental space where practical strategies meet attention to values and meaningful goals, and she supports clients as they take the often-difficult first steps toward change.

Using Evidence-Informed Approaches in Online Therapy

Colleen draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and rehearse alternative responses; CBT often focuses on practical skills for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is also a common element in her work, encouraging clients to clarify personal values and build psychological flexibility by learning to accept difficult emotions while committing to meaningful action. Attachment-Based Therapy informs her attention to relational patterns and early influences, helping people understand how past connections shape present relationships and communication.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative, and Colleen aims to tailor methods to each person’s needs, goals, and preferences. She discusses options openly and adjusts strategies over time so the work stays relevant and useful for the client’s situation.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and make therapy more accessible around busy schedules. These formats allow for consistent skill practice, check-ins between live sessions, and easier scheduling for those juggling family, work, or other responsibilities.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Colleen address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, along with related issues like attachment, communication, and body image.
What is her therapeutic style and orientation?
Her work blends client-centered care with evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and elements of dialectical and attachment-based methods.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Colleen has 10 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relational concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is credentialed as MD, LCSW-C with license number MD LCSW-C 22547 and practices in Maryland.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Services are provided in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for remote work?
Clients may connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and scheduling.
How are fees and billing handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in beginning therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Maryland

Languages

English