Colleen Harding

I am a psychotherapist who works with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, adjustment challenges, and the emotional impact of life and health changes. I provide a warm, supportive, and practical space where clients can talk openly, feel understood, and build skills to manage distress more effectively.

My approach is grounded in supportive therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy, with a focus on helping clients identify unhelpful thought patterns, strengthen coping skills, and work toward greater emotional stability and quality of life. I value meeting each person where they are and tailoring treatment to their needs, strengths, and goals.

In addition to telehealth work, I provide in-person psychotherapy to long-term care residents in nursing homes. This experience has given me a deep understanding of the emotional challenges that can come with medical illness, rehabilitation, aging, loss of independence, loneliness, and major life transitions. I work with clients facing these issues with compassion, respect, and a strong belief in their ability to find meaning, connection, and relief.

Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, isolated, stuck, or simply in need of support, therapy can be a place to process what you are carrying and move toward healing with practical tools and caring guidance.

My approach to therapy is warm, supportive, and practical. I use a person-centered and CBT-informed approach to help clients process difficult emotions, identify unhelpful thought patterns, and build effective coping skills. I believe therapy should feel both validating and useful, so I work collaboratively with clients to increase insight, strengthen resilience, and support meaningful change in daily life. My work is especially informed by experience helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, grief, adjustment to illness, loss of independence, and major life transitions.

During our first session, we will talk about what is bringing you to therapy, the challenges you are currently facing, and any important life experiences or stressors that may be affecting your emotional well-being. I will ask questions to better understand your symptoms, your strengths, your supports, and your goals for treatment. This session is also a chance for you to ask questions, get a feel for my style, and decide whether therapy with me feels like a good fit. My goal is to create a supportive, respectful space where you feel heard and where we can begin identifying helpful next steps together.