- Guilt and shame work
- Communication skills
- Grief processing
About Colleen
Colleen Kendall is a LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) with 20 years of experience in Massachusetts. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, parenting concerns, and major life changes. Colleen also focuses on communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, post-traumatic stress, and building self-love.
Colleen uses a person-centered approach and draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques. In sessions she helps people name what they are feeling and practice ways to respond differently. Conversations often focus on improving communication, managing strong emotions, and making decisions that fit the client’s values.
She often works with people who are carrying guilt or shame from past choices, family expectations, or painful relationships. Colleen supports processing grief and trauma at a pace the client finds manageable. She also helps parents handle the daily pressures of caregiving and the relationship strains that come with life change.
In practical terms, Colleen guides clients toward clearer thinking and kinder self-talk. She offers concrete communication skills and strategies for coping when stress feels overwhelming. Sessions include reflection, skills practice, and planning small steps to try between meetings.
People who choose Colleen can expect a steady, straightforward style aimed at increasing clarity and self-acceptance. Her work emphasizes making everyday changes that reduce emotional burden and strengthen relationships. To begin, clients follow the site process to match and schedule a first appointment.
Evidence-based approaches and online sessions
Colleen draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help people manage emotion and change patterns that keep them stuck. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches communication techniques and ways to regulate strong feelings; this can help with relationship strain and daily anxiety. Another approach focuses on processing grief and traumatic memories in paced conversation, helping people make sense of what happened and reduce its constant pull on daily life.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will discuss methods and try things collaboratively so the approach fits the client’s goals and preferences. Together they decide what to prioritize and how to try new skills between sessions.
The original biography does not list which online formats are offered. Confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier, shorten commute time, and allow check-ins that fit around work or family commitments. It can also let someone choose sessions that are quieter or shorter when that is most practical.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, parenting concerns, and life changes. Additional focus areas include communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, post-traumatic stress, and self-love.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses a person-centered approach and evidence-based techniques to help people name and work through shame and guilt. The focus is on practical strategies, communication, and building kinder self-talk.
How much experience does she have?
Colleen has 20 years of clinical experience providing psychotherapy. That experience includes supporting people through grief, trauma, and major life transitions.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) practicing in Massachusetts.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.