
Coleen Markey
she/her
About
Coleen
I view therapy as a process of understanding how life experiences shape the stories people tell about themselves and their world. Known as “The Story Shifter,” I help clients gain clarity and meaning so they can shift unhelpful perspectives and reconnect with their inner wisdom. I create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel deeply seen and heard while taking an active and supportive role in the therapeutic process. My work integrates cognitive behavioral, somatic, and holistic approaches, recognizing the connection between thoughts, emotions, body sensations, and life context. Through this integrative framework, I partner with clients to explore patterns, increase self-awareness, and develop practical tools that support emotional healing, resilience, and lasting personal change. My style is compassionate, collaborative, and integrative, grounded in over 25 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
In my spare time, I enjoy spending quality time with my family and friends, time in nature, beach walks and collecting sea glass. I find joy in cooking, music, spirituality and being creative.
Coleen
treats clients with
Anxiety
Sleep or Insomnia
Stress
Depression
Childhood Challenges
Physical Health
Relationship Difficulties
Trauma and PTSD
Communities
Coleen
specializes in
Spirituality
Older Adults
Approaches
Coleen
can use
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Mindfulness
Motivational Interviewing
Solution-Focused Therapy
Humanistic/Transpersonal
Psychodynamic
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Panic
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Social Phobia
Somatic Therapies
Coleen
education and experience
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker in private counseling practice
- Advance Care Planning Facilitator at Vital Decisions/Evolent
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Meridian Hospice
- Master's in Social Work from New York University, New York
- Bachelor's in Social Work from Monmouth University, New Jersey
Coleen
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