Colleen Overholt, LMFT
California LMFT focused on trauma and anxiety
- CBT and mindfulness
- Family and relationships
- Stress and anxiety
About Colleen Overholt
Colleen Overholt is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 26 years of clinical experience. Over her career she has served in a variety of leadership and clinical roles - from psychotherapist and clinical supervisor to program manager, regional director, and executive director - bringing broad perspective from community programs, schools, clinics, and private practice.
She works with individuals and families across the lifespan and has experience addressing depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, grief, self-esteem concerns, relationship and family conflicts, parenting challenges, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and issues related to aging and caregiving. Colleen emphasizes a strengths-based approach, helping people identify and build on their existing capacities while addressing the patterns that keep them stuck.
Her therapeutic stance is empathetic and supportive, yet structured and goal-oriented when clients need guidance. She often incorporates Client-Centered methods to center the therapeutic relationship, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to explore and shift unhelpful thinking, and Mindfulness techniques to improve present-moment coping. Colleen values collaboration - inviting clients to voice their goals and preferences while providing motivation and practical tools to foster growth. She views the relationship between therapist and client as central to meaningful change and focuses on creating a respectful, affirming environment that honors diversity and individual worth.
She works with individuals and families across the lifespan and has experience addressing depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, grief, self-esteem concerns, relationship and family conflicts, parenting challenges, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and issues related to aging and caregiving. Colleen emphasizes a strengths-based approach, helping people identify and build on their existing capacities while addressing the patterns that keep them stuck.
Her therapeutic stance is empathetic and supportive, yet structured and goal-oriented when clients need guidance. She often incorporates Client-Centered methods to center the therapeutic relationship, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to explore and shift unhelpful thinking, and Mindfulness techniques to improve present-moment coping. Colleen values collaboration - inviting clients to voice their goals and preferences while providing motivation and practical tools to foster growth. She views the relationship between therapist and client as central to meaningful change and focuses on creating a respectful, affirming environment that honors diversity and individual worth.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Colleen Overholt have?
Colleen Overholt has 26 years of experience as a therapist.
Is Colleen Overholt a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details: CA LMFT 32476.
In which languages does Colleen Overholt provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Colleen Overholt located?
Colleen Overholt is located in California.
How can I work with Colleen Overholt as my therapist?
You can work with Colleen Overholt through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Colleen Overholt work with international clients?
Colleen Overholt does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Colleen Overholt cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy
Colleen Overholt draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness Therapy in her online work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a strong therapeutic relationship, offering empathy and acceptance to help clients explore their values and strengthen self-esteem. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, providing practical strategies that are often effective for anxiety, depression, and stress. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and simple attention skills that can reduce reactivity and improve coping with difficult emotions.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Colleen works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time as progress is made. This collaborative stance helps tailor treatment to what actually helps the individual in day-to-day life.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into busy schedules, manage mobility or caregiving constraints, and maintain continuity across life changes. Licensed professionals can deliver effective, evidence-informed support through these modalities while working with clients to select the pace and format that feels most helpful.