Dr. Colleen McMahon - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

7 years experience

About Dr. Colleen McMahon

I am a licensed Psychologist in the state of Ohio with expertise in learning and behavioral disorders, autism, ADHD, and parenting. I have over 25 years of experience providing psychological services in schools, hospitals, and clinics. I use evidence-based therapies to empower people with parents to better manage child behavior and experience calm at home. I use strength-based and solution-focused approaches to help adults with ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) manage their symptoms to achieve their professional and personal goals. I am also a psychology professor committed to translating effective research into therapy practice that works to improve clients’ lives.

My therapy style is warm and accepting. My therapy philosophy is evidence-based and practical; no matter how much research evidence supports a particular approach, clients have to feel that is right for them. I will adapt my treatment based on what works for you to feel comfortable and empowered. I enjoy working with clients from all backgrounds. I strive to promote strength and resilience for all my clients. If you are seeking to reduce your stress and build your resiliency, I would like to help.

Licenses

Psychologist

P.07693

Professional experience

ADHD
Anger management
Career difficulties
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Coping with life changes
Depression
Grief
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Sleeping disorders
Stress, Anxiety

Additional Focus Areas

Adoption and foster care
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Communication problems
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Emptiness
Family problems
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Intellectual disability
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Phobias
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Clinical Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Mindfulness Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Solution-Focused Therapy

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“Super professional, calm, focused, respectful, not rude, honest and direct. Helpful. Resourceful. Realistic and pragmatic.”

“Dr McMahon is thoughtful and precise. She’s my second therapist here in as many years. She’s very calm and educational which is exactly what I was looking for.”

“She’s patient with me when I can’t find the right words, and I feel comfortable and safe opening up.”

“Excellent therapist and would highly recommend”

“She has been wonderful so far.”

“Dr. McMahon is extremely professional and cares about your situation. She's good helping identify and coming up with a plan to help resolve any issues you may have. She listens and takes time and actively works through the issue and gives exercises on how to deal with ongoing situation. I would highly recommend Dr. McMahon.”

“Dr. McMahon is a wonderful and caring therapist!”

“Dr.McMahon is a great therapist. She is my first therapist I’ve ever had and she was very supportive and helped me understand what therapy is. When she realized my problems where out of her experience she didn’t hesitate to let me know to see someone that specializes in that field.”

“Very kind”

“Dr. McMahon is very personable and quick to respond to all emails. My son really likes her! Someone described her as a “mother figure” in another review and my son said that’s exactly what she is. He feels really comfortable talking to her. She is awesome!”

“Wonderful counselor. Highly recommend. Very focused, flexible, and professional. Felt like talking to a very knowledgeable friend. You'll love her.”

“So incredibly thankful to have found Dr. McMahon. She’s a wonderful therapist who allows me the time and space to process things on my own, but forces me to focus and reevaluate my issues in a different light. She’s very personable and easy to talk to. I love having her as my therapist!”

“Dr. McMahon is caring and actually listens to your concerns. She will give you ideas to help improve your well-being.”

“I was really stuck mentally in my current situation. I put off therapy for a long time. I am so grateful that I've been able to work with Dr. McMahon. She's helped me to see options to change my situation.”

“Very knowledgeable and responsive”

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