- Years in practice
- 7
- Credentials
- OH Psychologist
- Licensed in
- Ohio
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Parenting issues
- Focus
- Anger management
About Colleen
Dr. Colleen McMahon is an Ohio psychologist who focuses on practical, down-to-earth support for parents and adults facing stress, anxiety, ADHD, autism-related challenges, and parenting concerns. She combines a calm, warm approach with clear strategies so people can make small changes that matter at home and work.
Dr. McMahon draws on seven years of experience listed here and many years prior in schools, hospitals, and clinics. She prefers methods backed by research but adapts them to each person’s needs.
Background and approach
Sessions aim to help parents manage child behavior, reduce household stress, and regain a sense of control. Her work often uses solution-focused, strength-based ideas to set realistic goals and make steady progress. For adults with ADHD or autism spectrum traits she helps translate strengths into routines, communication plans, and workplace strategies that support daily functioning.
Teaching and research inform her practice. She brings evidence and practical classroom lessons into therapy so techniques are simple to use between sessions. The goal is tools that fit real life rather than complex jargon.
Clients can expect a warm, accepting tone and a collaborative plan. Dr. McMahon aims to help people lower stress, improve sleep and mood, and build resilience.
She works in English and practices in Ohio as OH Psychologist P.07693.
What Colleen works with
Everything Colleen lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Colleen helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- ADHD
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Phobias
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Colleen lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Evidence-based approaches for online parenting support
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small committed actions toward what matters most. It helps with stress, anxiety, and parenting choices by encouraging action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT can help with sleep, mood, worry, and everyday problem solving. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, accepting therapeutic relationship where the client guides the pace and goals, helping people feel heard and able to try new strategies.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences, then suggest methods to try. Plans are adjusted over time based on what is helpful, so therapy stays practical and collaborative.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit busy family schedules. Video is useful for longer conversations and behavioral coaching, phone sessions can fit a break at work or quick check-ins, live chat and text are helpful for short updates or when typing feels easier. These options make it simpler to keep regular contact and apply strategies between sessions.
Questions people ask about Colleen
What concerns does this therapist address?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, parenting, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, grief, sleeping problems, career issues, depression, and coping with life changes, among other mood and behavior concerns.
What is the general therapy style and approach?
The style is warm and accepting with a practical, evidence-informed focus. She uses solution-focused, strength-based methods and adapts approaches to what feels right for each person.
What kind of experience does the therapist have?
The profile lists seven years of experience in the context provided, and prior work in schools, hospitals, and clinics that informs her practice and teaching.
What credentials and where is the therapist located?
She is listed as OH Psychologist P.07693 and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
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