About me

Life can be incredibly painful at times. I’ve been there too and strive to be that steady, yet gentle support that we all need in times of struggle. As a licensed Counselor and Dance/Movement Therapist, I integrate traditional talk therapy with movement techniques to address both emotional and physical aspects of healing.

With over fifteen years of experience supporting people through crises, I’ve seen firsthand that growth is always possible. My goal is to help you listen to your feelings and find creative ways to meet your needs even in the midst of challenging times. I focus on understanding you as a whole person, regardless of any diagnosis you’ve received, and work with you to build a life that aligns with your personal values and goals.

I take a collaborative approach, where we check in during the last 5-10 minutes of each session to review what was most and least helpful and identify tweaks to the therapeutic approach so that your next session is even more beneficial. While evidence-based techniques are an integral part of my practice, I know that our strong therapeutic relationship and your active involvement are the most important factors to you meeting your goals.

Colleen Donaldson, LPC, BC-DMT

Licensed Professional Counselor & Board-Certified Dance/Movement Therapist

Pronouns: She, Her.

Approaches

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Authentic Movement
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for psychosis (CBTp)
Compassion Focused Therapy
Dance/Movement Therapy & Expressive Arts
Feedback and Outcome Informed Therapies
Hearing Voices Network aligned
Maastricht Interview for paranoia or voice hearing
Mindfulness & guided meditation
Psychodynamic and Attachment-Informed Therapy
Somatic Therapy

Caspar David Fredrich, The Great Enclosure

Credentials

B.S. Psychology & Gender Studies, Eastern Michigan University
M.A. Dance/Movement Therapy & Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Antioch University New England
Board-Certification from American Dance Therapy Association (BC-DMT), Credential #1280
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), State of Wisconsin, License # 8015-125

Trainings

Listening Ear Crisis Hotline Training, Lansing, MI – 2009
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis, Portland, Oregon – 2017
Hearing Voices Facilitator Training, Portland, Oregon – 2018
Trauma and Psychosis – 2019
Maastricht Interview Training for Voice Hearing with Peter Bullimore & others from National Paranoia Network – 2021
Maastricht Interview Training for Unusual Beliefs and What is Often Called Paranoia with Peter Bullimore & others from National Paranoia Network – 2021
Alternatives to Suicide Facilitator Training, Wildflower Alliance – 2021
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for the Treatment of Trauma – In Progress (March 2025 – September 2025)

This list is selective rather than comprehensive and does not include all of the continuing education I have completed.