Colleen Wong

Colleen Wong is a licensed clinical social worker in California with three years of experience. She helps people who are feeling stressed, anxious, or depressed, and supports those coping with grief, low self-esteem, or big life changes. Colleen believes people have strengths they can build on, and she offers steady support as they take steps toward feeling better.

Her approach is practical and person-focused. Sessions center on each person's story and goals. Colleen uses client-centered listening so people can be heard and make decisions that fit their life. She also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to notice patterns of thinking and try new habits.

Colleen brings mindfulness skills into sessions to help with worry and stress. Motivational interviewing is part of her work when someone needs help finding motivation and setting achievable steps. These methods are used together to match what the person needs in the moment.

She has worked with concerns such as relationships, trauma and abuse, and social anxiety. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, chronic illness and disability, hospice and end-of-life issues, and intellectual disability. Colleen aims to offer clear feedback and practical tools, not just conversation.

To start, people answer a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on availability. Colleen encourages small, steady changes and partners with clients to set realistic goals for daily life.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Colleen uses client-centered therapy to follow each person's priorities. That means she listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps people name goals that feel right to them. This approach fits many concerns, from low mood to caregiving stress.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on spotting unhelpful thought patterns and trying small behavior changes. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, and managing day-to-day stress. When appropriate, Colleen combines CBT with mindfulness skills to help reduce worry and bring more calm into daily routines.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Colleen will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and what feels comfortable. Together they choose methods and pace that fit the person's life and preferences.

Session format details are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find remote sessions help them keep steady progress between appointments while working on practical steps recommended by the therapist.