Therapist profile
Colleen Duncan, LPC
Oregon
Licensed Professional Counselor - Stress and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LPC
- License
- LPC, Oregon / C3423
- NPI
- 1730470071
- Experience
- 14 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Oregon
About
- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Attachment focus
About Colleen
Colleen Duncan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oregon with 14 years of experience. She sees people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, parenting strain, and codependency-related patterns.
Her sessions are collaborative and goal-oriented. She helps people break problems into manageable steps and practice new ways of responding to difficult feelings. That can include noticing unhelpful thinking, trying small experiments between sessions, and learning skills to handle intense emotions.
Colleen draws on several methods when it fits the need. She uses client-centered work to keep conversations focused on what matters most to the person in the room. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot thinking patterns that feed anxiety or low mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are introduced for strong emotional reactions and coping under stress.
Attachment-based ideas guide work around close relationships, boundaries, and long-standing patterns like people-pleasing or over-responsibility. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) techniques help clarify values and take action even when feelings are uncomfortable. Sessions mix practical skill-building with reflective conversation.
People who want clear steps, practical tools, and straightforward support often find her approach helpful. To begin, prospective clients complete a short questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
How sessions work
Approaches you may see in online sessions
Colleen commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-based ideas. ACT helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that line up with what matters. That can be useful for anxiety, avoidance, and making steady changes despite fear.Attachment-based work looks at how early relationship patterns influence current ways of connecting and setting boundaries. It helps people recognize repeated interaction patterns, try different responses, and build clearer communication around needs and limits.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to identify goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust over time. That means sessions can mix skill practice, problem-solving, and reflection until a helpful fit is found.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions are often practical for fitting therapy into a busy schedule, making it easier to attend regular appointments, use short check-ins when life is hectic, or work on exercises between meetings. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises for web-based conversation and teach coping skills that translate to everyday situations.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Oregon
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, codependency patterns, and related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and goal-focused. She combines practical skill-building with reflective conversation.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of counseling experience working with a wide range of issues across the lifespan.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Oregon.
Which languages does she offer sessions in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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