About me

Life can be incredibly painful at times. I’ve been there too and strive to be that steady, yet gentle support that we all need in times of struggle. As a licensed Counselor and Dance/Movement Therapist, I integrate traditional talk therapy with movement techniques to address both emotional and physical aspects of healing.

With over fifteen years of experience supporting people through crises, I’ve seen firsthand that growth is always possible. My goal is to help you listen to your feelings and find creative ways to meet your needs even in the midst of challenging times. I focus on understanding you as a whole person, regardless of any diagnosis you’ve received, and work with you to build a life that aligns with your personal values and goals.

I take a collaborative approach, where we check in during the last 5-10 minutes of each session to review what was most and least helpful and identify tweaks to the therapeutic approach so that your next session is even more beneficial. While evidence-based techniques are an integral part of my practice, I know that our strong therapeutic relationship and your active involvement are the most important factors to you meeting your goals.

Colleen Donaldson, LPC, BC-DMT

Licensed Professional Counselor & Board-Certified Dance/Movement Therapist

Pronouns: She, Her.

Approaches

Psychodynamic
Compassion Focused Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for psychosis (CBTp)
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Dance/Movement Therapy
Expressive Arts Therapies
Authentic Movement
Mindfulness & guided meditation
Maastricht Interview for unusual thoughts (paranoia) and voice hearing
Hearing Voices Network aligned

Caspar David Fredrich, The Great Enclosure

Credentials & Training

B.S. Psychology & Gender Studies, Eastern Michigan University, 2009

M.A. Dance/Movement Therapy & Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Antioch University New England, 2014

Board-Certification from American Dance Therapy Association (BC-DMT), Credential #1280

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), state of Wisconsin, License # 8015-125

Maastricht Interview Training for Voice Hearing with Peter Bullimore & others from National Paranoia Network, 2021

Maastricht Interview Training for Unusual Beliefs and What is Often Called Paranoia with Peter Bullimore & others from National Paranoia Network, 2021

Alternatives to Suicide Facilitator Training, Wildflower Alliance, 2021

Trauma and Psychosis, 2019

Hearing Voices Facilitator Training, Portland, Oregon 2018

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis, Portland, Oregon 2017

Listening Ear Crisis Support Training, Lansing, MI 2009.

This list is selective rather than comprehensive and does not include all of the continuing education I have completed.