Colleen Prendergast, LPC

Colleen Prendergast is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Wisconsin with 18 years of experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, trauma, relationship and family concerns, anger, and other mood or behavior challenges.

Her approach blends several evidence-based methods. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy to help people identify patterns, learn practical skills, and manage strong emotions. Sessions focus on clear, usable tools rather than abstract theory.

Colleen emphasizes building a working relationship first. She aims to create a nonjudgmental environment where people can talk through what’s happening and practice new responses. That includes learning ways to reduce reactivity, manage impulses, and improve communication with others.

She also addresses life transitions, caregiver stress, substance concerns, work issues, and career matters. Colleen works with clients on grief, end-of-life concerns, and first responder stress when relevant. Her background includes using mindfulness and skills-based strategies to help people regain steadier day-to-day functioning.

Practical skills, coaching elements, and attention to values are woven into sessions when helpful. People who want structured techniques alongside supportive listening will find this combination familiar. To start, she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session so goals and first steps are clear.

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