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Colleen Prendergast, LPC

  • Experience18 years
  • LocationWisconsin
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Grief
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Colleen

Colleen Prendergast is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Wisconsin who brings 18 years of clinical experience to her work.

Background and approach

She supports people facing a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, grief, depression, bipolar mood concerns, addictions, relationship and family conflict, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, career questions, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.

Colleen draws on a broad skill set to help clients navigate life transitions, cope with loss, manage impulsivity and obsessive patterns, and address isolation or feelings of emptiness. Her practice reflects an integrative approach that blends client-centered care with evidence-based strategies.

Colleen commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy alongside person-centered techniques to build trust and encourage growth. She emphasizes a collaborative relationship where individualized goals guide the choice of interventions, and she incorporates strengths-based and creative methods as appropriate.

People seeking her support will find a practitioner who prioritizes respect, sensitivity, and compassionate care. Colleen frames therapy as a partnership aimed at identifying practical skills and perspective shifts that reduce distress and foster a more fulfilling daily life.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Care

Colleen frequently uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify their values and build psychological flexibility; ACT focuses on taking meaningful action even in the presence of difficult thoughts and emotions. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which examines the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete strategies for managing anxiety, depression, and mood-related symptoms. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is another tool she may use to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness for people struggling with intense emotions and impulsivity.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work together. Colleen emphasizes a collaborative process in which therapist and client explore goals, preferences, and responses to different methods to determine which combination of approaches best fits the client’s needs.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing people to access licensed professionals from their own communities. These options can make it easier to schedule consistent sessions, integrate skills between meetings, and maintain momentum while managing busy lives or geographic constraints.

Frequently asked questions

What types of concerns does Colleen work with?
Colleen supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, bipolar mood concerns, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem difficulties, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and related challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and integrative, emphasizing a trusting relationship, positive regard, and individualized planning that combines client-centered care with practical skills training.
What is her professional background and experience?
She holds an LPC credential and has 18 years of experience working as a mental health counselor with a range of concerns and client needs.
Where is she located and licensed to practice?
She practices in Wisconsin and is licensed as an LPC under the designation WI LPC 6575-125.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available for working with her?
She provides a variety of online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are costs and payments handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefCoping with life changesCoaching

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsDependent personalityEmptinessFirst responder issuesHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

18+ years

Licensed

Wisconsin

Languages

English

What Colleen can help with

Colleen Prendergast works with clients on stress and anxiety, grief, coping with life changes, and coaching.

Colleen works with clients who are struggling with emotional, psychological, and behavioral issues, young adult, and seniors.

Colleen works with people challenged by anxiety.

How Colleen approaches therapy

Colleen's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Colleen is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Wisconsin.