Colleen Prendergast , LPC

Colleen Prendergast is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Wisconsin who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, life changes, and relationship problems. She also supports those dealing with mood disorders, ADHD, addiction concerns, and career or self-esteem struggles. Her work is aimed at practical steps people can use day to day.

Colleen uses a mix of approaches rather than one fixed method. Sessions focus on building a trusting relationship first. From there she tailors strategies to each person's needs, drawing on cognitive techniques, mindfulness, and acceptance-based ideas.

Her style is calm and direct. She spends time listening, then helps clients practice new ways of coping. That can include brief skill building, thought work, or mindful exercises people can repeat at home.

Colleen has 18 years of experience as a counselor in mental health settings. Her background includes helping people through grief, trauma, caregiver strain, and challenges like impulsivity or obsessive behaviors. She brings practical resources for managing mood swings and compassion fatigue.

People looking for support around life purpose, midlife transitions, isolation, or end-of-life concerns will find focused attention on those topics. The goal is to help people make realistic changes, manage symptoms, and improve daily functioning through steady, collaborative work.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Colleen often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when working with clients. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, and then choose actions that match their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing small behavior changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist typically starts by listening to personal goals and current struggles, then suggests strategies to try. Clients and the therapist adjust methods together as progress and preferences become clearer.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits for this practice. Video calls let therapists observe nonverbal cues and work in depth. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging provide a lighter-touch option for checking in between sessions or for people who prefer writing. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while using ACT and CBT tools in everyday situations.