Colleen Wong

Collaborative, skills-focused therapy for life transitions

LCSW California

Experience: 3 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Colleen

Colleen Wong is a California-licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with three years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and major life transitions.

Background and approach

She works with clients facing relationship concerns and the aftermath of trauma and abuse, and she also addresses related issues such as caregiving stress, chronic illness and pain, isolation, and questions of life purpose.

Colleen centers her practice on the belief that each person is the expert of their own story and brings strengths to the work of change. Her approach emphasizes collaboration and empowerment, helping clients build motivation, confidence, and practical coping skills.

She draws from evidence-informed methods including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), client-centered therapy, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing to match interventions to individual needs. Colleen aims to create a supportive space where people can take courageous steps toward greater well-being while developing tools to manage symptoms and navigate transitions.

Colleen practices in California and provides therapy in English. Her style blends validation with skill-building so clients can move from feeling stuck toward more meaningful and manageable daily living.

Evidence-informed approaches for online care

Colleen integrates cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered techniques into online work to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical strategies for managing symptoms. CBT emphasizes skills such as challenging negative thoughts and behavioral experiments that can reduce anxiety and depression symptoms when practiced between sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on empathy, active listening, and building a trusting therapeutic relationship to help clients explore values and goals.

She also uses mindfulness practices to support present-moment awareness and stress reduction, and motivational interviewing to help clarify ambivalence and strengthen commitment to change. Finding the right combination of methods is a collaborative process; the therapist works with each client to tailor approaches to their needs, goals, and preferences rather than applying a single technique across the board.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, maintain continuity during transitions, and access care from home or work with licensed professionals who adapt techniques to remote settings.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem challenges, depression, coping with life changes, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse, along with additional focus areas like caregiver stress, chronic illness, isolation, and midlife concerns.

How would you describe the therapeutic style and approach?

The practice is collaborative and strengths-based, combining validation with practical skill building using client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.

What level of professional experience does the therapist have?

She holds three years of professional experience as a licensed social worker, bringing clinical practice focused on symptom management and life transitions.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

The clinician is an LCSW licensed in California with licence number CA LCSW 27834 and sees clients in the state of California.

Are services available in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English only, and international clients are not currently accepted.

Which session formats are offered for online work?

Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with this therapist?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuse

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsForgivenessHospice and end-of-life counselingIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English