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Colleen Tretton, LPC

Helps heal trauma and restore connection
  • Mind-body approach
  • Trauma and addiction
  • 9 years experience

About Colleen Tretton

Colleen Tretton approaches trauma recovery with empathy and a practical focus on restoring safety and connection. She understands that even when someone appears outwardly composed, there can be deep undercurrents of irritability, numbness, sleep disruption, and loss of interest in once-enjoyed activities. For some, coping strategies have included substance use or other behaviors that temporarily blunt distress but ultimately leave a person feeling more isolated and stuck. Colleen frames recovery as a gradual process of peeling back layers of pain so the parts of the self that have been hidden can be seen, understood, and integrated.

Her work blends attention to mind, body, and spirit to help clients reconnect with their thoughts, emotions, and relationships. That process seeks to reduce the hold that painful memories and patterns have over daily life and to rekindle a sense of meaning and joy. Colleen draws on practical tools to address stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, addictions, and the aftermath of trauma and abuse.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC, she is committed to helping clients create meaningful change. She has worked with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and believes that transformation is more attainable when a person feels supported, heard, and understood.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Also Specializes In

Intimacy-related issues

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCodependencyEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFirst responder issuesGuilt and shamePost-traumatic stressSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic Approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Colleen Tretton have?

Colleen Tretton has 9 years of experience.

Is Colleen Tretton a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details are AZ LPC LPC-17265.

In which languages does Colleen Tretton provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Colleen Tretton located?

Colleen Tretton 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.

Online Approaches for Trauma Recovery and Emotional Growth

Colleen Tretton integrates several evidence-informed methods into online work to address stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, and trauma. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors while building practical skills for managing symptoms and improving daily functioning. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness skills to help people tolerate intense feelings and improve relationships. Mindfulness Therapy cultivates present-moment awareness and self-compassion to reduce reactivity and increase emotional clarity, which can be especially useful for anxiety, shame, and post-traumatic stress.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Colleen works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques from these modalities so the treatment fits the individual rather than forcing a single method. This collaborative stance helps clients feel more engaged and invested in their progress.

Online therapy makes these approaches accessible through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering scheduling flexibility and easier access from home or other locations. Licensed professionals can deliver structured therapy, teach coping skills, and support changes in daily life using these formats, helping people maintain continuity of care when in-person options are limited.

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