- CBT methods
- Mindfulness skills
- Solution-focused work
About Colleen
Colleen Canfield-Smith is an MA, Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York with 21 years of clinical experience. She works with adults around stress, anxiety, parenting, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD, relationship concerns, grief, anger, and coping with life changes. Her practice also addresses blended family issues and family problems as part of that work.
Colleen favors straightforward conversation and practical tools. Sessions focus on identifying strengths and small steps clients can try between meetings. She often uses cognitive behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thinking and solution-focused ideas to set clear, short-term goals. Mindfulness exercises and simple relaxation skills are used when helpful.
Her background includes work in schools, hospitals, community service agencies, and primary care settings. She also draws on her experience as a parent when clients raise parenting and household stress. That variety informs how she helps people manage day-to-day strains and transitions.
In the room she aims to keep things clear and down-to-earth. Clients can expect collaborative planning, pragmatic strategies, and a focus on what they want to change. Humor and practical coping skills are part of the approach when appropriate.
Colleen asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire to begin. Sessions are arranged through the platform workflow and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Language of service is English and she does not accept international clients.
How Colleen uses evidence-based approaches online
Client-Centered Therapy means the therapist follows the client’s lead and works from the client’s goals, focusing on listening, reflection, and collaboration to decide what matters most. This approach is useful when someone wants to sort priorities and make decisions that fit daily life.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going. It uses simple exercises and experiments to test new ways of thinking and acting, which can help with anxiety, low mood, or stress related to parenting and blended household routines.
Mindfulness Therapy involves short practices to notice thoughts and bodily tension without judgment. These exercises can help reduce reactivity and support calmer responses in heated family moments or when feeling overwhelmed.
Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work. Colleen works with each person to decide whether CBT, client-centered methods, mindfulness, or a combination will best match their goals and day-to-day constraints. That decision is made together and can change over time.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are delivered. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let someone take part from a quieter setting. These practical benefits help people keep therapy consistent while juggling family and work demands.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts, New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She helps adults with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, parenting concerns, ADHD, relationship and family problems, and blended family issues.
How would she describe her style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, using plain talk, goal-setting, and exercises you can try between sessions.
How long has she practiced?
She has 21 years of clinical experience working in schools, hospitals, community agencies, and primary care settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an MA and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she take international clients?
She does not accept international clients.
How are sessions arranged and what about formats?
Confirm current session options before booking; the profile asks you to use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.