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Colleen Tretton, LPC
Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationships
Trauma, Abuse
Depression
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About me
Coping with the effects of a traumatic experience is like battling through a stream of thick mud, making you feel helpless and unsafe. On the outside you may appear fine, but on the inside, there is something dark and sad sitting just below the surface. The irritability, lack of connection to others and yourself, disinterest in the things you used to enjoy, and difficulty sleeping is enough to make you feel like there’s no end in sight. Perhaps you’ve turned to substances or other behaviors as a way to cope since nothing else seems to work. Seeking help is scary but with the right connection miracles can happen.
Imagine what it would be like to feel more connected to your own thoughts and feelings – and to those you love. Peeling away the layers of pain and exposing your true self is an effective way to ignite growth. This mind, body and spirit approach is the way to rekindle your joy and find your way back to yourself. What we expose will no longer hold power.
I am committed to helping you cause a shift, and therefore a transformation in your life. I have worked with individuals with a variety of backgrounds, and have seen first hand transformation happen. Change is easier when you are supported, heard, and understood.
Professional experience
9yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationships
Trauma, Abuse
Depression
Additional areas of focus: Intimacy-related issues, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Codependency, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, First responder issues, Guilt and shame, Post-traumatic stress, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
License information
AZ LPC LPC-17265
Reviews
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Love Colleen so good and intuitive and communicates amazing with me
Written on Aug 29, 2023 after therapy with Colleen for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Colleen is an excellent, down to earth therapist
Written on Mar 31, 2023 after therapy with Colleen for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Working with Colleen helped me push myself to uncover and address the feelings and emotions I had limited myself to understanding. Colleen is honest and direct which I immensely appreciated. She will allow you to sit with your emotions in the moment and has the patience to work through them with you. I am so incredibly thankful for my time spent working with Colleen.
Written on Sep 30, 2022 after therapy with Colleen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Colleen knows what she is doing. She gives you the truth you might not want to hear but need to in a very safe and therapeutic manner. I am honored to work with her. I feel safe working with her.
Written on Jan 21, 2022 after therapy with Colleen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Colleen gave me some tough love where I needed it and helped me through a painful grief process I had pushed down for a few years. She didn't let me talk endlessly, retraumatizing myself but instead had me pause during particularly painful memories and sit with them. She's awesome!
Written on Jan 14, 2022 after therapy with Colleen for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues