Colleen Davern , LPCC

Colleen Davern is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in Minnesota with 10 years of clinical experience. She specializes in helping people manage stress and anxiety, address addictions, build self-esteem, and cope with depression and life transitions. Her practice also focuses on a wide range of related concerns, including attachment and abandonment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, BDSM and kink, caregiver stress, co-morbidity, communication and control problems, domestic violence, drug and alcohol addiction, feelings of emptiness, first responder stress, and challenges with guilt, shame, impulsivity, and forgiveness.

With a client-centered approach, Colleen emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every interaction. She tailors conversations and treatment plans to the specific needs and goals of each individual, combining practical strategies with collaborative exploration. Colleen supports clients through motivational work and solution-focused techniques as appropriate, guiding them toward meaningful change at a pace that fits their life.

Taking the first step toward greater well-being can be difficult, and Colleen offers steady professional support throughout that process. Her experience and varied clinical approaches aim to meet people where they are and help them move toward more satisfying and resilient ways of living.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Colleen Davern

Colleen uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client's own goals and values guide the work. This approach helps people who want collaborative support to explore emotions, identity, and life decisions while feeling heard and understood.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is practical and skills-based, and it is often helpful for managing anxiety, depression, and stress-related patterns.

Motivational Interviewing is another tool in her practice, used to strengthen personal motivation and commitment to change. This approach is well suited to people working on addictions, ambivalence about change, or building momentum toward healthier choices.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Colleen works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Licensed professionals and therapists will adjust strategies over time to reflect progress and changing priorities.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy schedules or to access support from different locations. These options can increase consistency, reduce travel time, and allow clients to engage in therapy in ways that feel most comfortable and practical for their lives.