- Guilt and shame focus
- Stress and depression
- Communication support
About Colleen
Colleen Parfitt is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 18 years of clinical experience. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem struggles. Colleen also lists guilt and shame among her focus areas and helps people who feel stuck by those emotions.
She favors a direct, client-centered approach that centers on listening and practical steps. Sessions often involve talking through recent events, identifying unhelpful patterns, and practicing clearer ways to communicate. Colleen helps people develop coping skills they can use between appointments.
Her background includes long-term clinical work with trauma and mood disorders, and she brings that experience to cases involving panic, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety. She pays attention to attachment issues, control problems, isolation, and trouble with forgiveness when these come up.
Colleen aims to strengthen self-awareness and day-to-day functioning. In session she may focus on building emotional regulation, improving communication, and reducing the intensity of guilt or shame reactions. The work is collaborative and paced to each person's needs.
People who want to start are asked to complete an initial matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not accept international clients.
How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Colleen’s biography notes the use of evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach is cognitive-based work, which looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behavior and helps people test and shift unhelpful thinking patterns. This can be useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and persistent guilt.Another approach often used in trauma-focused care concentrates on building emotional regulation and coping skills. That work teaches ways to reduce overwhelming reactions, manage panic, and improve day-to-day functioning after distressing events.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify what fits their goals and preferences. That may mean starting with skills-based tools and moving to deeper processing, or mixing methods across several sessions.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people keep continuity of care when schedules change. Licensed professionals can adapt session length and focus to work around everyday demands without promising particular results.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship concerns, and self-esteem problems. Guilt and shame are listed as additional focus areas.
How would she approach shame or guilt in sessions?
She uses a client-centered style that emphasizes listening and practical steps. Sessions often include talking through situations, naming patterns, and practicing alternative responses.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 18 years of experience working in clinical settings. That background includes work with trauma, mood disorders, panic, and post-traumatic stress.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania. Other licensing or credential details are not provided.
Does she run sessions in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing is not listed in the biography.
How do I begin 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.