Colleen Parson(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Rhode Island
Anxiety -Attachment issues- Couples counseling- Depression- Relationship issues-Abandonment issues-
Colleen Parson
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Professional statement
Colleen provides a supportive space for individuals, couples, and families to lead more meaningful, connected, and fulfilling lives. She uses warmth, compassion, curiosity, and humor to ensure her clients feel welcome and heard in session. She is particularly passionate about helping her clients increase self-compassion, strengthen intimate and familial bonds, and engage more fully in their present environment.
Colleen received a Master’s of Science from the University of Rhode Island with a concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy. She has experience working with clients of all different ages in various settings, such as outpatient clinics, residential homes, shelters, and clients’ homes. Her diverse experience has helped her gain knowledge of social services and systemic functioning in the the state of RI. She has attended the Externship Training for Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy and is continuing to deepen her practice as a couples therapist.
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 8 years
Private Practice, Therapist
Professional Counseling Associates, Inc., Therapist
Family Service of RI, Individual and Family Therapist
ICEEFT, Externship in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, 2019
University of Rhode Island, M.S. Marriage and Family Therapy, 2016
University of Rhode Island, B.S. Human Development and Family Studies, 2014
Licensure
Rhode Island: MFT00197Languages
EnglishSpecialties
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Attachment issues - Development of effective relational and communication skills; insight into family attachment patterns;fostering healthy family relationships.
Couples counseling - Addressing relationship challenges and life transitions; strengthening communication and feelings of security, desire, connection, and love
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating
Abandonment issues - Developing an understanding of one’s abandonment issues, including their origins and how they impact relationships; practicing trust and growing confidence in relationships
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Couples
- Young adults (18-24)
Locations & Hours
Insurance
Colleen Parson is not in-network with any insurances.
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Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions:$135 (55min)
- Sliding scale:$90 - $135
- Couples sessions:$160 (55min)
- Family sessions:$160 (55min)
Additional session information
Out-of-network billing options
This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:
Payment options
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
Session frequency
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
- Weekly
- Every other week
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