Colleen Jeffus, LCSW

Licensed in New York · 12 years in practice

Colleen Jeffus is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, addiction concerns, and LGBT-related struggles.

License and registration

LCSW, New York: 086436 · expires May 2029
NPI: 1386045524 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 12
Languages: English

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About Colleen

Colleen Jeffus is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, addiction concerns, and LGBT-related struggles. She offers calm, practical support and focuses on small changes that make day-to-day life easier. Colleen works with each person at their own pace and centers their goals in every session.

Colleen completed a Master of Science in Psychology in 2011 and a Master of Social Work in 2014.

Background and approach

Over the past 12 years she has focused her practice on anxiety and trauma-related symptoms. She uses straightforward techniques to help people notice what is getting in the way and try new ways of coping. Sessions emphasize identifying which parts of life are most affected and building skills to manage emotions.

Colleen helps clients recognize strengths they already have and put those strengths to use. She uses empathy and steady support rather than judgment or pressure. Therapy often includes practical exercises to practice between sessions.

Colleen guides people through small, achievable steps so progress feels manageable. She prioritizes clear goals and regular check-ins on what is and is not helping. Colleen practices in New York as an LCSW.

She offers therapy in English and focuses on creating a respectful, understanding space for people facing difficult emotions. If someone prefers working remotely, she provides several online formats to fit different needs.

Focus areas and approaches

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Online support

Approaches and online care that fit your life

Colleen uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on managing anxiety and healing from trauma. One common approach is skill-based work that teaches concrete strategies for handling distressing thoughts and strong emotions. These tools help people reduce intense reactions and cope more calmly day to day.

Another key approach is trauma-focused processing that gently addresses past hurts while building safety and stability in the present. This work helps people understand how past experiences shape current feelings and behaviors, and it supports gradual change without rushing the process.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Colleen will work together with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. That collaboration includes trying things out and adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful when more face-to-face interaction helps, phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited, chat is handy for short check-ins, and messaging works for people who prefer writing between scheduled conversations. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy days and different routines.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Colleen commonly help with?

She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, addictions, and LGBT-related concerns.

What is her approach to therapy?

Sessions focus on identifying life areas most affected and building practical skills to manage emotions. Work is collaborative and paced to the client's needs.

How much experience does she have?

Colleen has 12 years of clinical experience since completing her graduate education and focusing her practice on anxiety and trauma-related work.

Where is Colleen licensed and based?

She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in New York.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people from other countries work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats does she offer?

She works by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.

How does cost and starting therapy work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on availability.

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