30+ Years Exp - Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Coleen Markey
30+ Years Exp
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
16 specialities
Accepts insurance
Telehealth appointments throughout
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker16 specialitiesAccepts insurance
Coleen Markey
Coleen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 30 years of experience helping adults navigate life's challenges, transitions, and opportunities for growth. She believes that every person has a story, and sometimes the stories we tell ourselves can keep us feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about the future. That's why she calls herself The Story Shifter—because healing often begins when we discover new ways of understanding our experiences and ourselves. Together, you will explore the experiences that have shaped your life with curiosity, compassion, and without judgment. As you gain insight into old patterns and beliefs, new possibilities can emerge. By shifting perspective, you can find meaning in difficult experiences, reconnect with our strengths, and create a more fulfilling path forward. Coleen's approach is holistic and integrative, honoring the connection between mind and body. She helps clients find clarity, resilience, and a deeper sense of purpose and well-being.
One breakthrough that stands out to me was helping a client move from defining themselves by past wounds and self-doubt to recognizing their resilience, strengths, and capacity for growth. As they developed greater self-awareness and self-compassion, they began making choices that reflected their authentic self and created healthier relationships and a stronger sense of purpose. What made this transformation so meaningful was witnessing the power of a true "story shift"; the moment someone begins to see themselves through a lens of possibility rather than limitation. Those moments remind me that healing often begins when we change the way we understand our experiences and ourselves.
Clients can expect a counseling experience that is warm, collaborative, and tailored to their unique needs and goals. As our work unfolds, we'll explore patterns, beliefs, and experiences that may be contributing to current struggles, while also identifying your strengths, resilience, and capacity for growth. I take an active role in the therapy process, offering support, insight, and practical tools while encouraging reflection and self-discovery.
My approach is holistic and integrative, honoring the connection between mind, body, and emotions. Together, we'll work to increase self-awareness, develop healthier coping strategies, shift unhelpful perspectives, and create meaningful change. Therapy is not about fixing you, it's about helping you reconnect with your inner wisdom, heal what no longer serves you, and create a life that feels more authentic, balanced, and fulfilling.
What motivates me to be a therapist is witnessing the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of being truly seen, heard, and understood. I believe that every person has the capacity for growth, healing, and change, even during life's most difficult seasons. I am inspired by the opportunity to walk alongside people as they navigate challenges, discover new perspectives, and reconnect with their strengths and inner wisdom. Some of the most meaningful moments in my work are seeing clients experience a "story shift"; when they move from feeling stuck in old patterns or pain to embracing new possibilities, purpose, and hope. Being part of that journey is both a privilege and a continual source of inspiration.
Highlights
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our work together, you can expect a safe, supportive space where you feel genuinely seen, heard, and understood. I want to learn about your life story, the challenges that brought you to therapy, and what you hope to achieve. Together, we'll determine whether we're a good fit and create a path forward that feels right for you. I take an active, collaborative approach to therapy, partnering with you to support your goals while honoring your unique pace and process. Clients often appreciate my compassionate, intuitive, and nonjudgmental style, which helps foster trust, insight, and meaningful growth. By combining evidence-based practices with a holistic mind-body approach, I help clients identify unhelpful patterns, develop new perspectives, and create lasting positive change.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
I utilize evidence-based therapies, including Psychotherapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy & Somatic Therapy.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My greatest strengths as a therapist are my ability to help clients feel genuinely seen, heard, and understood. I bring a compassionate, empathic, and deeply present approach to every session, creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where healing and self-discovery can unfold. I am an active listener with a strong intuitive sense that helps me understand not only what clients are saying, but also the deeper patterns and experiences that may be influencing their lives. While my approach is gentle and supportive, I am also skilled at helping clients identify unhelpful beliefs, shift perspectives, and move toward meaningful, lasting change. I view therapy as a collaborative partnership. By integrating evidence-based practices with a holistic mind-body perspective, I help clients build insight, resilience, and a stronger connection to themselves and their own inner wisdom.
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