Colleen Tretton, LPC
- Trauma recovery
- Mind-body approach
- CBT and DBT
About Colleen Tretton
Colleen recognizes that seeking help can feel frightening, yet she also believes that the right therapeutic connection can open the door to profound change. She invites clients to imagine feeling more attuned to their own thoughts and emotions and more connected to the people they care about. Her work emphasizes peeling back layers of pain so that what has held power no longer does, using a mind, body, and spirit approach to encourage renewal.
She is committed to helping clients create a meaningful shift and supports transformation through attentive listening and collaborative care. Colleen has worked with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and has seen change unfold when people feel supported, heard, and understood.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Colleen Tretton have?
She has 9 years of experience.
Is Colleen Tretton a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor. License details: AZ LPC LPC-17265.
In which languages does Colleen Tretton provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Colleen Tretton located?
She is located in Arizona.
How can I work with Colleen Tretton as my therapist?
You can work with Colleen Tretton through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Colleen Tretton work with international clients?
Colleen Tretton does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Colleen Tretton cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches that translate well to online therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. It is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching practical skills to alter responses to difficult thoughts and situations. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, blends strategies for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness - useful for intense emotions, relationship challenges, and patterns that feel overwhelming. Mindfulness therapy encourages present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of internal experience, supporting reduced reactivity and greater self-connection when stress or trauma symptoms arise.
Determining which approach will work best is part of the therapeutic process. Colleen collaborates with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and tailors techniques from these models to fit the individual. That collaborative exploration helps ensure the work feels relevant and doable.
Online therapy modalities - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to access consistent care from everyday settings. These options offer flexibility for scheduling, allow continuity when travel or life demands arise, and provide multiple ways to engage so therapy can fit into a client’s routine and comfort level.