- Warm collaborative care
- Practical skills focused
- Parenting and life changes
About Colleen
Colleen Canfield-Smith is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in New York who helps people facing stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, grief, anger, and coping with life changes. She describes a kind, supportive approach and invites clients to bring their goals to the therapy room. Colleen emphasizes practical steps and everyday tools parents can use between sessions.
She draws on 21 years of experience in schools, hospitals, community service agencies, and primary care settings. That background informs how she talks with people about work stress, blended family issues, mood disorders, social anxiety, and concerns common to young adults. She also notes experience as a parent, which shapes her practical outlook.
Colleen uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow what clients say is most important, and she blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to identify helpful thinking and behavior changes. Solution-Focused Therapy helps set small, achievable goals, while Mindfulness Therapy provides breathing and relaxation tools to lower tension.
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She uses humor, relaxation training, and straightforward exercises to help people practice new skills. Colleen emphasizes that clients are the experts in their lives and that therapy is a shared process.
She holds a Master of Arts in counseling psychology and practices as an MA LMHC in New York. Prospective clients should confirm current session options and scheduling details before booking.
How Colleen blends approaches for online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the client. The therapist reflects concerns back, helps prioritize goals, and supports the client's own ideas about change. This approach helps when a parent or individual needs a space to sort out what matters first.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people notice patterns in thinking and behavior that keep problems going. It uses simple experiments and practice tasks to reduce anxiety, manage low mood, and tackle unhelpful habits. CBT is useful for stress, social anxiety, mood concerns, and ADHD-related challenges.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and daily life and together decide which methods to try first. The plan can change as needs shift so the client and clinician choose what fits best.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy routine, shorten commute time, and allow quick check-ins when life gets tight. Some people prefer shorter sessions or phone options for lower bandwidth or less camera time; others like longer video visits for more in-depth conversation. The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current options before booking to make sure they fit your schedule and needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts, New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, ADHD, grief, anger, relationship and family issues, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe the therapy style?
The approach is collaborative and down-to-earth, using humor, relaxation, and short practical exercises while following the client's priorities.
What is Colleen's professional background?
She has 21 years of clinical experience working in schools, hospitals, community service agencies, and primary care settings, and she has been a parent of three children.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an MA LMHC and practices as a New York LMHC based in New York.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment or cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.