Colleen is a compassionate and experienced therapist specializing in helping women who struggle with anxiety, perfectionism, and people-pleasing behaviors. With a focus on creating a safe and nonjudgmental environment, Colleen empowers her clients to break free from these limiting patterns and build healthier, more fulfilling lives.
She incorporates a variety of evidence-based therapies in her practice, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Using CBT, she helps clients challenge and reframe negative thought patterns that contribute to anxiety and perfectionism. Through ERP, she guides individuals in confronting fears and reducing avoidance behaviors, while ACT encourages embracing difficult emotions and living in alignment with personal values.
With a deep understanding of the unique pressures women face, Colleen is dedicated to helping her clients develop self-compassion, set healthy boundaries, and build resilience. Whether it's managing daily anxiety or overcoming lifelong patterns of people-pleasing, she works collaboratively with her clients to foster personal growth and emotional well-being.
Colleen Keller, LCSW
What does choosing yourself mean?
Choosing yourself means prioritizing your own needs, desires, values, and well-being over external expectations, pressures, or obligations. It’s about recognizing your worth and making decisions that align with your true self, even if those choices are difficult or unpopular. Choosing yourself can involve:
Self-respect: Valuing your opinions and feelings, setting healthy boundaries, and refusing to tolerate disrespect or harm from others.
Authenticity: Living according to your values and beliefs, rather than conforming to what others think you should do or be.
Self-care: Making your mental, physical, and emotional well-being a priority by engaging in activities that nourish you and avoiding those that drain you.
Empowerment: Taking ownership of your life and decisions, realizing that you have the power to shape your path.
Courage: Being willing to take risks, make changes, or say no when necessary, even when it might lead to discomfort or conflict.
Ultimately, choosing yourself is about giving yourself permission to pursue what fulfills you and enhances your growth, regardless of external approval or validation.