After graduating Magna Cum Laude from
Aurora University (Aurora, IL) with my Bachelor and Master of Social Work Degrees and a double minor in Psychology and Sociology, I have provided counseling to individuals and couples for 18 years. My unique approach to individual counseling is to treat the whole person. A healthy self is made up of physical, emotional, and spiritual components. All of which need nurturing to feel happy and fulfilled. I can assist you in finding just the right balance for your life.
Couples counseling is often perceived to be only for people that are in a love relationship. However, couples counseling is also for partners that were once in a love relationship that is now ending/is over and both parties wish to learn how to co-parent while not in love/living in the same house. In any of these scenarios, the spaces on my couch are for people that are willing to do the work of counseling. It takes
Courage to
Change and
Live your most successful life.
"We came into counseling not really knowing what to expect, we were both nervous and guarded. We are impressed with how quickly Colleen can process what we say, explain to each of us how or why the other may feel a certain way, then make suggestions or have us come up with ideas for change. Our homework is actually helping us to get where we would like to be in our relationship. She has never been judgmental, nor does she pick sides, but always seems to find a middle ground. She is fair, easy to talk to and fun. This road we are on, working through a difficult time in our marriage, is not easy. We are fortunate to have been referred to Colleen and thankful she is helping us through this journey."
- Cordell & Mary
