Colleen (she/her/hers) started her clinical training as a marriage and family therapist with children, adolescents, and their families in the San Jose Evergreen and Millbrae school districts in California. She then completed her training in private practice and at a community agency providing mental health services to survivors of intimate partner violence. She strives to provide a safe and brave space to all her clients through these theoretical orientation and approaches.

Colleen received her B.A. in Human Development from University of California, San Diego, her M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Western Seminary and her Ph.D. in Counseling at Oregon State University.

She has served as adjunct faculty at University of San Francisco, Palo Alto University, Western Seminary and William Jessup University teaching counseling courses to students working towards their Doctorate and Masters degree in psychology and counseling/MFT. Colleen has also supervised trainees in practicum and Associate MFTs toward licensure.