Colleen Tretton , LPC

Colleen Tretton helps people move through the lingering effects of trauma and the everyday burdens of stress and anxiety with a calm, grounded approach. She recognizes how traumatic events and ongoing emotional strain can leave someone feeling disconnected, irritable, exhausted, or unable to find joy in activities that once mattered. Many develop sleep problems, withdrawal from relationships, or turn to substances and other coping strategies when nothing else seems to help, and Colleen focuses on gently identifying and addressing those patterns.

Drawing on a mind-body-spirit perspective, she guides individuals to reconnect with their thoughts, feelings, and relationships so that they can begin to peel back layers of pain and make room for growth. Her work addresses a range of concerns including addiction, relationship and intimacy challenges, depression, post-traumatic stress, and issues tied to attachment, abandonment, and family of origin. Colleen integrates practical skills with deeper exploration to help clients find relief and rebuild a sense of self.

Colleen is an LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and she brings nine years of clinical experience to her practice in Arizona. She aims to create a supportive environment where meaningful change is possible when a person feels heard, understood, and guided toward new ways of coping.

Approaches for Online Healing and Growth

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. It offers practical strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and to manage cravings or avoidance linked to addictions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches skills for regulating intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and tolerating distress. It is useful for people who struggle with emotional reactivity, relationship conflicts, and patterns of self-destructive coping.

Somatic Therapy brings attention to physical sensations and the body-mind connection, helping people process trauma that is held in the body and rebuild a sense of safety and groundedness. It can complement talk-based work when emotional pain shows up as tension, dissociation, or somatic symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Colleen collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. She works alongside clients to adapt techniques and pace the work in a way that feels manageable.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access support from licensed professionals without geographic limits.