Colleen Tavor

Compassionate CBT-informed care for trauma and anxiety

LPC Michigan

Experience: 17 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Languages: English

About Colleen

Colleen Tavor is an LPC based in Michigan who focuses on supporting people managing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, and anger.

Background and approach

With 17 years of clinical experience, she draws on evidence-informed methods to help clients develop clearer thinking patterns, healthier responses to distress, and practical skills for day-to-day life. Her work also addresses concerns such as panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, workplace pressures, women’s issues, domestic violence, and first responder-related challenges.

She emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients can explore difficult emotions and experiences at their own pace. Colleen employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside trauma-focused techniques, and she integrates EMDR when appropriate to process and reduce the impact of traumatic memories.

Her approach balances skill-building with deeper trauma work so clients can find both immediate coping tools and longer-term relief. Colleen recognizes that beginning therapy requires courage and aims to make that first step as straightforward as possible.

She supports clients in identifying goals, tracking progress, and adjusting methods to fit individual needs and preferences.

Online approaches for trauma and anxiety care

Colleen uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; this method offers concrete tools for managing anxiety, stress, and workplace or relationship difficulties. She also integrates EMDR when trauma memories are a central concern, using guided bilateral stimulation alongside therapeutic processing to reduce the emotional charge of past events.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Colleen approaches that choice collaboratively. She will work with clients to clarify goals, evaluate what methods seem most helpful, and adjust the plan over time based on progress and preferences rather than assuming a single strategy from the start.

Online sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, or geographic limitations, and they allow the therapeutic work to proceed in ways that fit each person’s life and comfort level.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Colleen treat most often?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and anger. Additional areas include panic disorder, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, workplace issues, women’s issues, domestic violence, and first responder topics.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and nonjudgmental, emphasizing practical skill building alongside exploration of underlying issues. She aims to create an open environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared comfortably.

What is her clinical background?

Colleen has 17 years of professional experience providing mental health care. Her practice includes work with trauma, anxiety, grief, and relationship concerns using evidence-informed approaches.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan. Her license number is MI LPC 6401010162.

Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are provided in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available with her?

Clients can meet with her via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on scheduling and preferences.

How are sessions priced and billed?

Cost varies based on location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What is the process for starting therapy with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After matching, schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse GriefAnger management

Additional focus areas

Domestic violenceFirst responder issuesPanic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stress Social anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Trauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

17+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English