Colleen Duncan

Practical, compassion-focused therapy with clarity

LPC Oregon

Experience: 14 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Colleen

Colleen Duncan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Oregon who draws on 14 years of clinical experience to support people facing a wide range of life challenges.

Background and approach

She works with individuals navigating stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting stressors, eating-related issues, ADHD, and challenges related to self-esteem and life transitions. Her practice also addresses more specific concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress, codependency, and communication problems.

Her therapeutic stance is warm, supportive, and collaborative, emphasizing respect, empathy, and sensitivity. Colleen blends client-centered care with evidence-informed strategies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based approaches, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to tailor sessions to each person’s needs.

She partners with clients to set concrete goals and practical steps, adapting methods session by session to match the presenting difficulty and the client’s strengths. Colleen invites individuals who are ready to make changes to explore options and develop skills for more fulfilling daily life.

She encourages a team approach to therapy and aims to help clients find sustainable strategies that fit their values and circumstances.

Practical therapeutic approaches available online

Colleen integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors; CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related patterns. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which supports people in clarifying values and building willingness to experience difficult feelings while moving toward meaningful action. Attachment-Based Therapy is another element of her work, focusing on relational patterns and how early and current connections shape responses to intimacy and communication.

Deciding which approach fits best is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to explore goals, preferred ways of working, and what feels most practical or comfortable, then adjusts methods over time to align with evolving needs and progress.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals without travel, and they allow therapy to be woven into everyday life through a mix of real-time and asynchronous communication.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting stress, eating-related concerns, ADHD, and related life changes and self-esteem challenges.

How would you describe her therapeutic approach and style?

Her style is warm and collaborative, combining client-centered listening with practical interventions to set goals and take steps toward change.

What level of experience does she bring to counseling?

She has 14 years of experience working with a variety of concerns across the lifespan and draws on that background when tailoring care.

What credentials and location are associated with this therapist?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Oregon with licence number OR LPC C3423.

Which languages are available for sessions and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

What formats are available for sessions?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with client location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeSelf-love

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Solution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

Oregon

Languages

English