Colleen Duncan

Colleen Duncan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oregon with 14 years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, eating and food-related issues, and the fallout from trauma and abuse. Her approach is warm and supportive and aims to help people take practical steps forward.

Colleen works collaboratively to set clear goals and small, achievable steps. She draws on several methods to match each person's needs instead of using a single script. Sessions are paced to the person's current situation so progress feels manageable.

Her background includes long-term work with adults who face relationship wounds, parenting strain, and struggles with self-esteem and body image. She has supported people coping with grief, addiction concerns, compassion fatigue, and life transitions. That varied experience helps her when a problem spans several areas at once.

Colleen uses a mix of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, dialectical skills, attachment-focused ideas, and person-centered care. She blends these approaches to fit who the person is and what they want to change. The focus is on practical skills and clearer thinking rather than labels.

If someone decides to begin, Colleen will listen carefully and design a plan together. She emphasizes respectful, empathetic interactions and steady work toward goals. The result is a collaborative relationship aimed at better daily coping and stronger self-understanding.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Colleen commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy in her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that match their values; it often helps with anxiety, stress, and behavior patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence current connections and emotional reactions, which can help with intimacy issues and relationship wounds.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Colleen aims to figure out what fits by talking with each person about their goals and preferences. She will collaborate on a plan and adjust approaches as needs change rather than sticking to a single method.

Session format options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session choices before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and let someone join from a place with fewer interruptions. Some formats may be shorter or rely less on video if that helps someone manage technology or schedule constraints. Ask about available session types when you schedule so arrangements match your day-to-day life.