About Colleen
Colleen Jeffus is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, issues with self-esteem, LGBT-related concerns, and addictions. She brings 12 years of clinical experience to each conversation and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Colleen practices in New York and works with English-speaking clients online.
Her sessions begin by pinpointing the parts of life that feel most disrupted. She and the client look for strengths and coping strategies already in place.
How Colleen works
From there they build new ways to manage emotions and reduce symptoms in daily life. Colleen uses a calm, empathic style and aims to keep sessions straightforward and goal-focused. She values collaboration and helps people set short-term goals that fit their pace.
Progress is measured in changes people notice between sessions as well as skills learned. Her training includes a Master of Science in Psychology and a Master of Social Work; she holds the LCSW credential. Over a dozen years of clinical work informs her approach to anxiety and trauma-related problems.
Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Starting is done by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a time that fits the client’s needs.
What Colleen works with
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Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 12 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | New York |
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Online support options
Evidence-based approaches and online care
Colleen uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and symptom relief. One common approach helps people learn to identify and change unhelpful thought patterns that feed anxiety and low self-esteem. This method teaches concrete steps to notice thoughts, test them, and try alternative responses to reduce distress.Another approach she draws on addresses trauma and abuse by helping clients stabilize their reactions and develop safer ways to manage triggers. Work often begins with grounding and emotion-regulation skills, then moves toward processing experiences at a pace the client can manage.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Colleen collaborates with each person to choose techniques that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts methods over time based on what helps most.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls let people use face-to-face interaction from home. Phone sessions can be a lower-bandwidth option or easier when video is not needed. Live chat and text-based messaging provide brief check-ins, shorter session styles, and ongoing support between appointments. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep progress moving forward.
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