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Colleen Cook, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Colleen is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in California

More about Colleen

  • 4 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

I am a LCSW who has over 20 years of working with older adults and issues regarding to healthy aging. For the last 5 years, I have experience working with care partners of people living with Alzheimer's and Related Dementias (ADRD). I have seen how this disease affects not only the person living with the disease, but also everyone who comes into contact with that person. My approach is to help you see how you can build a strong team around you to assist you with this caregiving experience as well as equip you with ways of coping with stress and anxiety in addition to providing mindfulness, hope, and joy.

I have also worked as a professor for undergraduate college students for the past 13 years. Even though I was not a therapist to these students, I did take the time to listen to their struggles, help them process stress and anxiety, and direct them to seek appropriate mental health services when needed.

Specialties

Grief Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue Caregiver issues and stress Hospice and End of Life Counseling

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Psychodynamic Therapy

Licenses

Colleen Cook's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649939851.

  • LCSW · California · 104101 · Expires September 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Colleen Cook offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Colleen Cook works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Colleen Cook speak?

Colleen Cook speaks English.

How many years of experience does Colleen Cook have?

Colleen Cook has 4 years of experience.

Where is Colleen Cook licensed to practice?

Colleen Cook is licensed to practice in California.

Does Colleen Cook accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Colleen Cook does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Colleen Cook offer?

Colleen Cook offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Psychodynamic Therapy.

How can I communicate with Colleen Cook?

Colleen Cook can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Colleen Cook?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.