Therapist profile
Colleen Canfield-Smith, LMHC
New York
MA LMHC - Anger and Adult Stress
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- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, Massachusetts / 6945; LMHC, New York / 010541
- NPI1861656092
- Experience21 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNew York
About
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Solution-focused work
About Colleen
Colleen Canfield-Smith is an MA, Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York with 21 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, grief, anger, compassion fatigue, and life changes. Sessions are straightforward and practical, aimed at helping clients manage everyday pressures and recurring patterns that interfere with daily functioning.
Her approach draws on cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused methods alongside client-centered listening. She uses mindfulness and relaxation practices in session to calm immediate reactivity and to build long-term coping skills. Colleen emphasizes collaboration; clients help set goals and choose strategies that fit their lives.
Colleen has worked in schools, hospitals, community agencies, and primary care settings, and brings that variety of experience into therapy. She also notes her experience as a parent and caregiver as informing how she understands family stress and blended family issues. That background is used to make therapy practical and relevant to everyday routines.
In sessions she will teach simple tools such as breathing practices, thought-challenging exercises, and short behavioral experiments. Those tools are applied to problems like workplace frustration, snapping at family members, persistent resentment, or difficulty managing other people's anger. Progress is tracked with clear, short-term goals and regular check-ins.
People can expect candid conversation, some gentle coaching, and homework that aims to fit into busy lives. Colleen asks clients to identify priorities up front so sessions focus on the changes they most want to see.
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Approaches used and how online sessions fit into care
Colleen often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thought patterns and test new behaviors. CBT is practical and problem-focused, which can be useful for anger linked to work stress, relationship tensions, or negative self-talk.She also draws on Mindfulness Therapy to teach simple breathing and grounding practices. Mindfulness helps reduce reactivity in the moment and supports steadier responses to triggers like criticism or family stress.
Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. Colleen works with clients to set goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what helps most. She checks in regularly and uses short-term tasks to track progress between sessions.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and remove travel time. Some people prefer sessions that are audio-only to avoid being on camera, while others opt for video to use visual cues; Colleen will discuss what works best given a client's needs and daily routine.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts, New York
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She supports people dealing with snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, built-up resentment, and reactions to other people's anger.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral and solution-focused methods, using practical tools and mindfulness in sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 21 years of experience working in schools, hospitals, community agencies, and primary care settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an MA and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York.
Can I work with her if I live outside the US?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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