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Colleen Chagnon(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Pre-Licensed Professional
Massachusetts
Anxiety -Family issues- Relationship issues-Self-esteem- Sexual health & dysfunction-Women's issues-

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Professional statement

Colleen’s approach to counseling is integrative and rooted in a holistic understanding of each individual. Her primary goal is to create a compassionate space where clients feel safe to release stress, heal, and engage in non-judgmental self-exploration. Colleen’s person-centered philosophy emphasizes each client’s innate strengths, empowering them to apply insights gained in therapy to their lives and relationships. She respects each client as the expert on their own life, weaving their unique culture, experiences, and goals into a personalized treatment plan.

Colleen incorporates evidence-based modalities such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing, adapting techniques to meet the client’s specific needs. She is also skilled in mindfulness and meditation practices, helping clients stay grounded, supported, and at peace—fostering self-compassion and setting a foundation for lasting change.


Message to clients

I know firsthand the fear that comes with looking inward and deciding you deserve change. Choosing a healing path is a courageous step, especially when we become comfortable with the status quo or accept less from others and ourselves. By reaching out, you’ve already demonstrated hope and resilience, and I’m honored to walk alongside you on this journey. Together, we’ll work to harness your inner strength, release the weight of past pain, and navigate a thriving future. My role is to support and empower you as you build a life that aligns with who you are and what you need. In our sessions, you can expect compassion, genuine encouragement, and a safe space to explore and grow.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 4 years

Resilience Lab, Therapist, 2024 - Present

Fairfield University, Masters, 2024

Languages

English

Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Family issues - Promoting communication and supporting family members to address challenges and reduce conflict and distress

Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating

Self-esteem - Cultivating self-compassion, assertiveness, and confidence; developing ways to reduce suffering, anxiety, social withdrawal, and self-neglect

Sexual health & dysfunction - Addressing emotional, physical, and biological concerns related to sexual intimacy and functioning; education and skill building around topics such as erectile dysfunction, orgasms, low libido, shame, and history of abuse; improving communication to realize a fulfilling sex life

Women's issues - Therapy tailored to common concerns among women; providing a safe and understanding space to address life challenges, stressors, and questions around identity as a woman




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours

Please note that at this time, I'm unable to accept Medicare or Medicaid plans.


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna International
  • Aetna Student Health Insurance
  • All Savers Insurance Company
  • Allied Benefit Systems
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA PPO
  • Cigna
  • Golden Rule Insurance Company
  • Harvard Pilgrim
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Optum
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • Surest (formerly Bind)
  • Trustmark
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UMR
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Shared Services
  • United Healthcare Student Health Plan
  • Wellfleet

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$175 (60min)