Colleen Werner (she/her)

My approach as a therapist is direct, holistic, individualized, trauma informed, and whole-person centered. I believe that trust and the strength of the therapeutic relationship are the most important factors for growth in therapy. I enjoy combining approaches that are more cognitive/behavioral (deal with our thoughts and behaviors) with approaches that are more somatic/embodied (deal with our bodies and go beyond just our brains) in order to foster the mind-body connection. I am trained in many therapeutic approaches and work collaboratively with my clients to figure out what the best approaches are for their unique struggles. I have specialized experience in working with clients struggling with eating disorders, trauma, sexual concerns, chronic illness, BPD, depression, and chronic suicidality. I am also a dancer and yoga teacher and incorporate therapeutic movement when appropriate/helpful. I have a lot of experience working with folks in the music industry and other public figures.

I believe that as humans we are wired to grow and change – sometimes we just need some help in the process. I believe that all bodies are good bodies and that you can't tell if someone is healthy by looking at them or by a number on a scale. I believe that lived experience is powerful and gives knowledge that can't be learned in textbooks – my own struggles with mental health have led me to do this work. I believe in science. I believe Black Lives Matter. I am LGBTQIA+ affirming. I believe survivors. And I also believe corgis are the cutest dogs in existence – but I won't judge you if you don't agree :)