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- Stress and anxiety
- LGBT concerns
- Trauma and abuse
About Colleen
LCSW in New York with 12 years of experience. Colleen Jeffus helps people who struggle with stress, anxiety, LGBT-related concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and addictions. She focuses on practical skills and steady progress rather than quick fixes.
Jeffus begins therapy by identifying the parts of life most affected by distress. She works with clients to recognize strengths and learn ways to manage strong emotions. Sessions are collaborative and goal-oriented, with clear steps to practice between meetings.
Her background includes a Master of Science in Psychology earned in 2011 and a Master of Social Work earned in 2014. The LCSW credential follows those degrees and signals clinical social work licensure in New York. Her training and years in practice inform how she structures sessions and plans interventions.
In conversation she uses straightforward language and breaks problems into manageable pieces. Typical work involves tracking symptoms, trying coping strategies, and adjusting plans based on what helps. Progress is measured by concrete changes in day-to-day functioning rather than abstract milestones.
People who choose her often want help making daily life more manageable after trauma or during ongoing anxiety. She supports learning new emotion-regulation skills, reducing avoidance, and building healthier routines. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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Approaches used and how online sessions work
Colleen uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills practice and symptom reduction. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches observable strategies for managing anxiety and stress, such as breathing, grounding, and planning small behavioral changes. This helps when anxiety interferes with daily routines and functioning.She also uses trauma-focused methods that orient work around safety, pacing, and building coping skills before addressing painful memories. Those methods concentrate on reducing reactivity and increasing control over emotional responses after traumatic events.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. She will collaborate with each client to identify goals, try methods in session, and adjust plans based on what helps. The client and therapist decide together which techniques fit best for current needs and preferences.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel and allowing shorter or more timely check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can use remote meetings to maintain consistency of care and to practice skills in everyday environments, while still working step by step toward clearly defined goals.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and addictions.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her work is collaborative and practical. She helps clients identify affected life areas and practices skills to manage emotions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of clinical experience since completing graduate training and working in practice.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices out of New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and what is the cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.