About

Colleen Bardelli, MA, LPC, LMHC, RPT

I am an Austin based Therapist. I grew up in Upstate New York and have lived in Vermont and Brooklyn. I have always felt an inclination toward helping people. In my formative years, I discovered the profound impact that my relationship with a therapist had on my journey of living a life worth living in alignment with my own desires and beliefs.

I am a licensed National Board Certified Counselor (NBCC) and Registered Play Therapist (RPT). I offer individual therapy to children, teens, and adults. My approach is fueled by compassion and acceptance. I tailor my approach to your unique developmental needs. I am passionate about play therapy; evidence based practices; Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT); Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT); and mindfulness.

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MY HOPE FOR MY CLIENTS

• cultivate self-awareness

• build coping skills

• identify negative thoughts and self-talk

• develop a mind and body connection

• increase tolerance for big emotions

• use healthy and productive responses to emotionally charged and difficult situations

• self-acceptance and self-actualization

• improve communication skills

• interoception

ISSUES I HELP WITH

• Depression and Suicidal Ideation

• Anxiety

• LGBTQIA+ Issues

• Self-Esteem and Self-Compassion

• Interpersonal Relationship Challenges

• Life Transitions

• Learning and Intellectual Disabilities

• Coping Skills and Stress Related Struggles

I AM TRAINED IN

• Play Therapy

• Expressive Arts

• Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

• Mindfulness

• LGBTQIA+

• Social Justice Multicultural Counseling

• Gender Expression and Creativity

PROFFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• Treasurer of Hill Country Chapter of Texas Association for Play Therapy (HCCT-APT)

• Association for Play Therapy (APT)

• American Counseling Association (ACA)

• National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)