- CBT methods
- Trauma-informed work
- EMDR techniques
About Colleen
Colleen Tavor is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Michigan with 17 years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress and anxiety, address relationship concerns, process trauma and abuse, and cope with grief and loss. Colleen also focuses on issues such as panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety and phobia, workplace stress, and women's issues.
Colleen uses straightforward conversation alongside structured tools to help people notice what keeps problems going. She often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and to practice different responses in daily life. For people affected by trauma, she integrates Trauma-Focused Therapy and EMDR techniques to work on distressing memories and reactions.
Sessions aim to be clear and practical. Colleen explains steps and goals in simple terms, helps set small, doable tasks between meetings, and checks progress regularly. She encourages pacing that fits each person's tolerance for change rather than pushing faster than feels workable.
Her work has included domestic violence and first responder concerns, so she is used to addressing high-stress and safety-related experiences. People coming to therapy can expect a steady focus on reducing upsetting symptoms and improving coping skills.
To begin, clients follow the platform process to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first appointment. Colleen works in English and is based in Michigan.
Therapeutic approaches used in remote sessions
Colleen commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR as part of her work. CBT focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that increase worry and then practicing different, more helpful responses in everyday situations. EMDR involves processing distressing memories and sensations in a structured way to reduce the emotional reaction tied to those memories.Trauma-Focused Therapy is used when past events continue to affect daily functioning. It targets trauma responses and helps people develop coping strategies to manage reactions and triggers. Colleen approaches treatment collaboratively and will discuss which methods seem most useful for a person's specific concerns and goals.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will review symptoms, preferences, and goals together and adjust methods as needed. This means sessions can blend discussion, practical skill practice, and trauma-focused techniques when that fits the client's needs.
Session format options are not listed in the biography, so confirm available formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework for remote meetings so work continues between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and anger. Additional focus areas include panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety and phobia, workplace issues, domestic violence, first responder issues, and women's issues.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses clear conversation and practical tools, often drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. For trauma-related concerns she uses Trauma-Focused Therapy and EMDR methods as appropriate.
How much experience does she have?
She has 17 years of professional work experience in counseling and related settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in Michigan and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking by following the platform steps.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.