Colleen Prendergast

Colleen Prendergast is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Wisconsin. She helps people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anger, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, addiction, ADHD, and other mood concerns. Colleen brings 18 years of experience to sessions and focuses on practical steps people can use right away.

Her style is warm and direct. She aims to build a trusting relationship first, then helps clients learn skills to manage strong emotions and improve daily functioning. Sessions often include mindfulness, skill building, and goal-focused discussion rather than long lectures or tests.

Colleen uses a mix of approaches to fit each person. She often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot and change unhelpful thinking, and Client-Centered ideas to keep the conversation focused on the client's priorities. Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness practices are added when people need tools for emotional regulation and stress management.

She also supports those facing caregiver stress, first responder issues, grief and end-of-life concerns, codependency, impulsivity, and job or life transitions. Colleen describes her work as holistic, addressing body, mind, and spirit while remaining practical and grounded.

People who choose Colleen can expect straightforward planning, collaborative goal setting, and practices to try between sessions. She encourages realistic steps and ongoing adjustments so therapy fits everyday life.

How her approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take small steps toward those values, even when emotions are strong. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying out different behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, or anger. Mindfulness therapy teaches short practices to notice thoughts and feelings without being swept away by them, which can reduce reactivity.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Colleen will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean mixing ACT, CBT, and mindfulness skills so the plan fits the problem and the person.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when helpful, and make it possible to practice grounding skills in everyday settings. Licensed professionals can guide pacing, suggest between-session exercises, and adjust techniques based on how each session goes.