Colleen Davern , LPCC

Colleen Davern is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in Minnesota with 10 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, and major life transitions, and she brings a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate approach to each therapeutic relationship. Colleen tailors conversations and treatment plans to meet each person’s unique needs, drawing on proven techniques while centering the individual’s goals and values.

Her practice also addresses more specific concerns such as attachment and abandonment issues, caregiver stress, co-occurring conditions, communication and control challenges, and challenges related to alternative sexual cultures including BDSM and kink. Colleen uses a collaborative style to support motivation, build confidence, and help clients develop practical coping strategies. She emphasizes that taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and satisfying life takes courage, and she offers steady support throughout that process.

Approaches and online care with Colleen Davern

Colleen integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and motivational interviewing into her online practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening with empathy and respect to help people explore their values and build self-worth, which can be especially helpful for issues like low self-esteem and relationship or attachment concerns.

CBT helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical strategies to manage anxiety, depression, and patterns that contribute to addiction or stress. Motivational interviewing is a collaborative, nonjudgmental approach designed to help people explore ambivalence and strengthen motivation for change, often used when working on substance use or behavior change goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Colleen works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made. Online sessions offer flexibility - Colleen can meet by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and stay connected across different situations.