Therapist profile
Colleen Mest, LCSW
Pennsylvania
LCSW - Stress and Relationship Concerns
Continue with ColleenWhere Colleen stands
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Pennsylvania / CW018002
- NPI
- 1619280054
- Experience
- 12 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Pennsylvania
About
- Codependency patterns
- Trauma-informed methods
- CBT and mindfulness
About Colleen
Colleen Mest is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Pennsylvania with 12 years of experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting strain, trauma and codependency patterns. Sessions focus on the specific issues you bring and on practical next steps you can try between meetings.
Colleen uses a collaborative style in therapy. She helps people identify strengths and notice repeated patterns that keep them stuck. Conversations are direct and focused on skills people can use to set boundaries, manage strong emotions, or handle workplace and caregiver stress.
Her approach draws from client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to address thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that feed anxiety and low self-esteem. Mindfulness techniques and solution-focused work are used to build short-term coping tools and clearer decisions. Imago Relationship Therapy is also part of her toolkit when relationship patterns are a central concern.
Colleen has particular experience supporting people who have a history of trauma and those who struggle with caregiving burden or compassion fatigue. She also helps people who get trapped by people-pleasing, trouble saying no, or living around another person's drinking or moods. Sessions aim to help a person feel more in control of their choices.
Practical matters such as scheduling and costs are handled through the service's subscription system, which can be canceled at any time. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and a first session is scheduled through the See online therapy options button.
How sessions work
How Colleen's approaches translate to online work
Colleen uses client-centered therapy to focus on each person's experience, helping them name what matters most and guiding conversations toward practical choices. This approach supports people who are unsure where to begin or feel overwhelmed by other people's needs.She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to break down how thoughts, feelings, and actions keep problems going. CBT offers clear exercises and homework to test new ways of thinking, which can help with anxiety, low mood, and trouble saying no.
Finding the best fit happens together. The therapist will talk with each client about goals and preferences, then suggest approaches to try. That collaborative process means methods can shift as needs change and progress is reviewed together.
Confirm the exact session formats available before booking, as session options are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit work or caregiving commitments into a week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Phone-only or video options may suit different practical needs, so check current session choices when you schedule.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting strain, trauma, and codependency patterns among other issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, focusing on strengths, spotting repeated patterns, and developing skills to manage emotions and set boundaries.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience in assessment and mental health treatment working with a wide range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in Pennsylvania.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what does it cost?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; specific cost varies with location.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.