- Strengths focused
- Research informed
- Collaborative care
About Colleen
She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered methods to build clear, usable plans. Sessions often include mindfulness and motivational techniques to address sleep, depression, grief, and self-esteem. Her work also covers caregiver strain, chronic illness, and communication difficulties.
Dr. McMahon has seven years in the role described here and experience across schools, hospitals, and clinics earlier in her career. She combines research from her work as a psychology professor with hands-on strategies clients can try between meetings. This keeps therapy focused and practical.
The sessions emphasize strengths and real-world solutions rather than just theory. For parents, she offers behavior management strategies aimed at reducing conflict and increasing calm at home. For adults with ADHD or autism, she helps set goals and build routines that match individual strengths.
Her style is collaborative and flexible. She adapts methods to fit each person’s needs and preferences. People looking to reduce stress, build resilience, or manage health-related life changes may find this approach helpful.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Ohio
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most and take small, committed steps toward those values while accepting difficult thoughts or feelings. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and coping with chronic health challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to create practical changes in routines and habits, which often helps with sleep, mood, and anger. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a trusting relationship and listening closely so the person leads the pace and goals of therapy.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try methods that match those needs. Work is collaborative - techniques are adjusted over time based on what helps the client make progress.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find online therapy helps fit sessions into a busy week, makes it easier to keep follow-up appointments, and supports practicing skills between meetings. Online appointments can reduce travel time, allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and make it simpler to maintain continuity of care while managing health concerns.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
Common concerns include stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, ADHD, autism-related issues, grief, sleep problems, and coping with life changes.
What is the general therapy style like?
The style is warm and accepting with a practical, evidence-based focus. Sessions emphasize workable strategies and adapting methods to what feels right for the client.
What background informs this therapist's work?
She combines clinical experience in schools, hospitals, and clinics with a role as a psychology professor to translate research into practical therapy tools.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed as OH Psychologist P.07693 and practices in Ohio.
Are sessions offered in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.