Colleen Overholt

Colleen Overholt is a marriage and family therapist licensed in California as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). She brings 26 years of professional experience across roles such as psychotherapist, clinical supervisor, program manager, regional director, and executive director in a variety of clinical and community-based programs.

She has worked with individuals and families of all ages in many environments, including private practice, schools, clinics, and field work. Colleen has experience addressing depression, anxiety, phobias and OCD, self-esteem and confidence concerns, trauma and PTSD, homelessness, severe mental illness, and a broad range of other issues.

Colleen’s approach to therapy is empathetic and supportive while remaining guided by each client’s needs. She provides structure, practical guidance, and motivation as required, and she encourages clients to be clear about their goals and what they hope to achieve in therapy. She is accepting of all people and honors diversity in her work.

As a solution-focused therapist, Colleen integrates psychodynamic perspectives with evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness. Her clinical approaches include client-centered therapy, CBT, mindfulness therapy, psychodynamic therapy, solution-focused therapy, and trauma-focused therapy.

Colleen believes the therapeutic relationship is the most important element for transformational healing and growth. She aims to be fully engaged, to meet clients where they are, and to affirm their worth throughout the therapeutic journey. She views the process as an empowering and rewarding path and looks forward to working with those seeking support.