Colleen Prendergast , LPC

Colleen Prendergast is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Wisconsin with 18 years of experience helping people across the lifespan, from young adults to seniors. She works with individuals facing anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship difficulties, separation and divorce, family conflict, grief and loss, trauma, stress management, and social isolation, along with a range of other challenges including addictions, anger, self-esteem concerns, and career transitions.

Her approach is integrative and individualized rather than one-size-fits-all. She draws from client-centered principles and cognitive behavioral techniques while incorporating strength-based, family systems, emotionally focused, mindfulness, and creative therapies as appropriate. Additional training in grief counseling, expressive therapies, mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), and therapy-based yoga interventions informs her work and offers clients multiple avenues for growth.

Colleen emphasizes a therapeutic relationship grounded in trust, positive regard, and acceptance, aiming to create a nonjudgmental space where clients can explore concerns and learn practical skills to reduce distress and improve wellbeing. Her practice is guided by a body-mind-spirit perspective, and she invites those ready for support to take the next step toward greater resilience and balance. Her clients have described her as energetic, genuine, creative, empathetic, and present.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Colleen Prendergast

Colleen frequently integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into her work. ACT helps people clarify personal values and take committed action toward a meaningful life while learning to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings - it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT is practical and skills-focused, often helpful for mood concerns, anxiety, and stress management.

Client-centered therapy is another cornerstone of her practice, emphasizing empathy, active listening, and support so clients feel heard and able to explore their goals. This approach is especially helpful when building trust, improving self-esteem, and navigating relationship or identity issues.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Colleen collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect with licensed professionals, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access support from home or work, while allowing therapists to tailor the format to what works best for each client.