Colleen Prendergast , LPC

Colleen Prendergast is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Wisconsin with over 15 years of experience as a mental health counselor. She works with adults across the lifespan, from young adults through seniors, addressing concerns such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship difficulties, separation and divorce, family conflict, grief and loss, trauma, stress management, and social isolation. Clients have described her as energetic, genuine, creative, empathetic, and present.

Her approach is integrative and tailored to each person's needs rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan. She draws on person-centered techniques, strength-based methods, cognitive behavioral strategies, family systems and emotionally focused work, mindfulness practices, and creative therapeutic interventions. Additional training includes grief counseling, expressive therapy, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), and therapy-based yoga approaches.

Colleen emphasizes a therapeutic relationship built on trust, positive regard, and acceptance, and she aims to help people develop practical skills to reduce distress and build a healthier, more balanced life. Her work is informed by a body-mind-spirit perspective and grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion for each individual's journey.

Therapeutic Approaches for Virtual Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and learn skills to act in alignment with those values even when difficult thoughts or feelings appear. It can be helpful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress and developing practical strategies to change them - a useful approach for anxiety, depression, and mood regulation. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and nonjudgmental attention to internal experience, which can reduce reactivity and support emotion regulation across many concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Colleen works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their goals, preferences, and unique circumstances, and she adapts interventions as needs evolve. This collaborative exploration helps tailor care to what the client finds most helpful.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people balancing work, caregiving, or mobility limitations. Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to engage in therapy from home or another convenient setting. Working with licensed professionals in these formats makes it easier to access consistent, ongoing support that fits into a busy life.