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Colleen Fitzgerald, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

Colleen Fitzgerald, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

Washington, District of Columbia
VerifiedTelehealth Available

Professions: Licensed Professional Counselor

Languages: English

Telephone: 301-804-6855

My Approach to Therapy

If you’ve been through something hard—like trauma, loss, or a stressful life event—you might feel stuck, sad, anxious, or unsure of what to do next. You are not alone. I’m here to help. I’m a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland, and I’ve been helping people through tough times for almost 10 years. I work with adults who are dealing with posttraumatic stress (PTSD), anxiety, depression, grief, and other mental health challenges. I use a therapy called cognitive processing therapy (CPT). It’s a type of talk therapy that helps you understand how trauma may have changed the way you think about yourself, other people, and the world. Sometimes, people blame themselves for what happened, or believe things like, “I’m not safe,” or “It was all my fault.” In therapy, we work together to find more helpful and true ways of thinking. My style as a therapist is kind, easy to talk to, and never judgmental. You can be yourself in our sessions. I believe that healing happens when you feel safe, respected, and understood. I will always meet you where you are and help you move at your own pace. You don’t need to have all the answers before starting therapy. You just need to be open to taking the first step. Whether you want short-term help or want to work on things more deeply, I’m here to support you. I offer online sessions for anyone in the State of Maryland. If you're ready to start healing or just want to learn more, I’d be glad to talk with you.

Expertise & Specialties

Age Groups I Work With

TeensAdultsElders

Groups I Work With

I offer evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy. I have advanced training in "parts work" (Internal Family Systems), an approach which encourages acceptance of all of our "parts" without shame. I welcome the opportunity to work with clients facing body image issues, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, or trauma-related symptoms.

Therapy Services & Specialties

Concerns & Challenges Addressed

AnxietyBody ImageDepressionEating and Food IssuesPosttraumatic Stress / Trauma

Therapeutic Approaches & Evidence-Based Methods

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Cognitive Processing TherapyInternal Family Systems (IFS)

Location & Contact

Primary Office

4545 42nd Street

Suite 307

Washington, District of Columbia, 20015

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