- ACT and CBT
- Parenting support
- ADHD and autism
About Colleen
Dr. Colleen McMahon is an OH Psychologist P.07693 licensed in Ohio with seven years of experience. She works with issues such as stress, anxiety, ADHD, parenting concerns, grief, sleep problems, and career transitions. Colleen also focuses on self-esteem, anger, depression, and coping with life changes.
Before her current practice she has provided services in schools, hospitals, and clinics. She brings experience working with autism spectrum concerns, adoption and foster care challenges, attachment issues, and caregiver stress. Her background includes supporting people facing chronic illness, communication problems, and isolation.
Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy. Sessions focus on practical skills, goal-setting, and moment-to-moment strategies to manage emotions and behavior. She emphasizes methods that can be used between appointments to handle everyday pressures.
Colleen describes her clinical philosophy as evidence-based and practical. She looks at what works for each person and adjusts plans accordingly. She also teaches psychology and aims to bring research-based techniques into regular therapy sessions.
For people juggling early adult milestones like work, school, parenting, or caring for others, she helps with concrete tools for stress, planning, and symptom management. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site's online options.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and make choices based on their values rather than on every passing feeling. It is often useful for stress, anxiety, and feeling stuck during life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing them with real-life experiments to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration so the person sets goals and moves at their own pace.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and adjust methods based on what helps most. That means trying techniques, checking how they feel, and shifting course if needed.
Confirm current session options before booking to learn which formats are supported. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, let someone have shorter focused check-ins, and remove the need to travel for an appointment. These practical benefits help people combine work, study, caregiving, and therapy in a way that fits their routine.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, ADHD, parenting issues, grief, sleep problems, career questions, depression, and related mood or behavioral concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is practical and evidence-based, focusing on skills, goal-setting, and approaches that can be adapted to what works for each person.
How many years of experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience and a background providing services in schools, hospitals, and clinics.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an OH Psychologist P.07693 and practices in Ohio.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are used?
Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered for appointments.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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