About

Colleen Bardelli, MA, LPC-S, D-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 towards 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 young 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); Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness.

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

  • Perfectionism

  • 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)

  • Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Mindfulness

  • LGBTQIA+

  • Social Justice Multicultural Counseling​

  • Gender Expression

PROFFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS


• Association for Play Therapy (APT)


​• National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)