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Dr. Colleen McMahon

Compassionate, practical therapy for daily challenges

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Credentials
OH Psychologist P.07693
Experience
7 years
Licensed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Colleen

Dr. Colleen McMahon is a licensed psychologist in Ohio who draws on research-backed therapies to help people manage stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, and ADHD. She holds the credential OH Psychologist P.07693 and brings a practical, down-to-earth style to sessions.

Her approach emphasizes strengths and solutions so clients feel more capable in daily life. She has seven years of experience in direct clinical work, and earlier roles included work in schools, hospitals, and clinics.

Background and approach

That background informs how she helps people with adoption and foster care concerns, attachment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, and caregiver stress. She focuses on strategies that can be used at home and at work. Dr.

McMahon uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy, along with mindfulness and motivational interviewing techniques. She explains therapeutic tools in simple terms and helps clients try them in ways that fit their routines. Treatment is adapted based on what the person finds useful.

Her style is warm and accepting, with an emphasis on practical steps rather than long theory. She supports people coping with grief, sleep problems, mood and depressive issues, anger, low self-esteem, and life changes. She also offers coaching-style help for career goals and building resilience.

Sessions are offered in English and take place online via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Prospective clients start by completing a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to therapist availability.

How therapy approaches shape online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then focus on values-based action. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and situations that require making life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; it often helps with anxiety, sleep issues, and mood concerns. Client-Centered Therapy creates a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the person leads the conversation and the therapist reflects and clarifies to build insight and confidence.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try techniques, and adapt plans based on what feels helpful. Working together makes it easier to pick tools that fit daily life and to adjust the plan as needs change.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it simpler to fit sessions around work, caregiving, or busy schedules, and allow continued progress when meeting in person isn’t convenient. Licensed professionals can use these formats to teach skills, troubleshoot real-time problems, and check progress between sessions.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, ADHD, grief, sleep problems, depression, anger, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include adoption and foster care, attachment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, and caregiver stress.
What is the therapy style and approach?
Her style is warm and accepting with a practical focus. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to teach manageable skills.
What background and experience does she bring?
She is a licensed psychologist with seven years of clinical experience. Her earlier work in schools, hospitals, and clinics informs how she translates research into useful strategies for daily life.
How is her credential and location listed?
She is listed as OH Psychologist P.07693 and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions may be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to therapist availability.

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Experience
7 years
Licensed
Ohio
Languages
English

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