Healing happens in connection
Meet Colleen
Colleen Reuter, MEd, LPC-A
Supervised by Susan Gonzales, LMFT-S, LPC-S
I grew up as the youngest of three girls in a family where image often mattered more than reality. I learned early to ignore my own hurts and present myself as “fine.” As I grew older, I realized that healing required something different — embracing my emotions and honoring how I had survived. That journey shaped the mother I became and the therapist I am today.
I believe growth happens when we feel brave enough to look at our hurts and believe that we are worth it. That we have always been worthy of love, connection, and acceptance — even when we learned otherwise.
Clients often share that they experience me as a safe, steady presence where they can fully be themselves. At the same time, I speak directly and compassionately about the beliefs and behaviors that may no longer be serving them. I meet people where they are and gently say, You are safe. You don’t have to hide. Let’s look at this together.
I believe deeply in my clients and in the importance of their lives. When we sit across from one another, it’s meaningful. Healing happens in relationship — and I would be honored to walk alongside you.
Fun facts about me
Fridays are family, pizza, movie night at our house. They are my favorite day of the week.
I was voted “most reliable” by my classmates when I graduated middle school. I’m still that human.
My body goes into straight dance party mode anytime I hear hip hop music.
I love being in the sunshine and my happy place is anywhere near the water.
Areas of specialty
anxiety
obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
depression
childhood trauma
major life transitions (becoming a parent, new job, moving, supporting an ill family member, etc.)
grief
motherhood
interpersonal and relational difficulties (trust, abuse, social anxiety)
communication
pattern disrupting (identifying & modifying the behaviors & thoughts that no longer serve you)
stress management
neurodivergence (individually and within couples)
“Just imagine becoming the way you used to be as a very young child, before you understood the meaning of any word, before opinions took over your mind. The real you is loving, joyful, and free. The real you is just like a flower, just like the wind, just like the ocean, just like the sun.”
— Don Miguel Ruiz