Therapist profile
Dr. Colleen McMahon, OH Psychologist P.07693
Dr. Colleen McMahon - Psychologist, parenting and ADHD focus
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- Parenting strategies
- ADHD supports
- Solution-focused work
About Colleen
Dr. Colleen McMahon is an Ohio psychologist (OH Psychologist P.07693) with seven years of experience listed for this profile. She focuses on parenting, ADHD, autism spectrum concerns, stress, anxiety, mood difficulties, and related challenges such as sleep problems, grief, and career stress. She works with adults who are managing parenting responsibilities, caregiving demands, or neurodivergent traits that affect everyday life.
She draws on evidence-based methods to help people manage child behavior and reduce household stress. Sessions emphasize practical steps and short-term strategies clients can try between meetings. She also uses strength-focused and solution-oriented ideas when helping adults with ADHD or ASD pursue work and life goals.
McMahon brings clinical work from schools, hospitals, and clinics into her practice. She teaches psychology and aims to translate research into approaches that are usable in real life. This means she often explains why an approach is recommended and how it might fit into a client's routine.
Her stated style is accepting and adaptable; she adjusts methods based on what the person finds helpful. She names Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing among the approaches she uses.
People who choose to work with her can expect a focus on concrete problems at home - managing behavior, handling anger, improving communication, and coping with life changes. Sessions also address caregiver stress, adoption and foster care concerns, and role-related issues such as career and life purpose.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values, then taking actions that matter despite difficult feelings. It can help with parenting stress, anxiety, and motivation when life feels overwhelming. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and gives concrete strategies to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, sleep problems, and mood management. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration, letting the person guide session topics while the therapist reflects and supports practical problem solving.Choosing the right method is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and try approaches that match those aims. If something does not fit, she adjusts the plan so sessions remain useful and relevant to daily life.
Session formats are not specified in this profile, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. These practical benefits help people balance sessions with parenting, caregiving, and work commitments while focusing on the specific skills and strategies they want to practice.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
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What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with parenting challenges, ADHD and autism-related issues, stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, grief, and related life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is evidence-based and practical. She adapts methods to what feels helpful for each person.
What is her professional background?
She has clinical experience in schools, hospitals, and clinics and also teaches psychology, bringing research into practice.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is listed as OH Psychologist P.07693 and is based in Ohio.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are used?
Please confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in this profile.
How does billing or cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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