- Anxiety and stress
- Cognitive behavioral techniques
- Journaling and relaxation
About Collette
Collette Dignam is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with six years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem struggles, bipolar concerns, and depression. Collette has worked mainly with adolescents and middle-aged adults and has experience across a wide age range.
Her typical approach draws on cognitive behavioral techniques. She uses relaxation exercises, writing and journaling, and a mix of other methods to help people notice patterns and try new coping skills. Sessions tend to focus on practical steps that a person can use between meetings.
Collette aims to build a constructive working relationship and encourages clients who are willing to try different methods. She talks through problems, practices coping strategies together, and reviews what helps over time. That hands-on style is useful for panic symptoms, obsessive thoughts, and social anxiety and phobia concerns.
She has worked with adolescents as young as 5 and adults up to 82, though most of her practice has centered on teens and middle-aged adults. This range means she is familiar with school and work pressures, mood shifts, and family dynamics that affect mental health.
People who choose to work with Collette can expect direct skill teaching, short practical exercises, and written reflection tasks between sessions. Her style is focused on clear techniques and steady progress rather than abstract discussion.
Evidence-based approaches and remote sessions
Collette commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques that help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test different, more helpful ways of thinking. This approach is often used for anxiety, panic symptoms, and mood concerns. She also incorporates relaxation exercises to reduce physical tension and journaling to clarify thoughts and track progress.Choosing the right method is part of the work together. Collette will talk through what feels most relevant and try techniques that fit the client's goals and preferences. That collaborative testing helps shape a practical plan that a person can follow between meetings.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Many people find remote sessions helpful for maintaining consistency while learning coping skills and practicing them in everyday situations.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem issues, bipolar concerns, and depression, and also addresses related areas like panic, OCD symptoms, communication and family problems, personality disorders, and women's issues.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
She typically uses cognitive behavioral techniques alongside relaxation exercises, writing, and journaling. The work focuses on practical skills to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of clinical experience working with a range of ages, with most work involving adolescents and middle-aged adults.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices in that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.