Dr. Colleen Corcoran, PhD

As a licensed psychologist, I provide therapy & assessment services across the lifespan. Viewing my role in clients' lives as a privilege, I approach my work with warmth, candor, and a genuine belief in one's potential for growth.

A bit about my approach to therapy:

Our difficulties often stem from longstanding patterns of relating to ourselves and others that are no longer serving us. Through greater awareness of these patterns and our internal emotional world, we are better able to cope and connect. I enjoy partnering with clients to explore both the past and present, with the hope of creating a better future.

For children, external circumstances can be confusing and internal emotions can be overwhelming. I provide a playful space for processing and learning coping skills. I also partner with parents to help increase capacity to connect with their children and hold loving boundaries to support regulation.

What you can expect from our first session:

In our sessions, you can expect a welcoming and empathetic environment. We will start with an introductory session to determine fit. From there, we will dive into your story. I aim for our time to be collaborative, with us both taking active roles in the work. Areas of specialization include: LGBTQ+, anxiety, ASD, and early childhood.

  • Autism Spectrum

  • Life transitions

  • ADHD

  • Depression

  • Anxiety

  • LGBTQ

  • Stress management

  • Grief

  • Self esteem

Areas Treated

  • Maternal mental health

  • Family conflict

  • Relationship issues

  • Identity issues

  • Trauma

  • Infertility

  • Pregnancy

  • Parenting

  • Developmental disorders

Training & Education

Doctor of Philosophy
University of Arizona Tucson, AZ
2022

EdS School Psychology
Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ
2017

BS Child and Family Studies
Ohio University Athens, OH
2012

Post Doctoral Fellowship
Birch Psychology Denver, CO
2023

Doctoral Internship
Providence St John’s Health Center Santa Monica, CA
2022

Treatment Approach

Integrative therapy pulling from:

  • Attachment-based

  • Psychodynamic

  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy

  • Play Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

  • Humanistic

  • Mindfulness-based

  • Existential

  • Parent-Child Interaction Therapy

  • Behavioral Activation

  • Child Parent Psychotherapy.