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Adam Colson, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Adam is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Adam. View 4 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in California

Recent reviews

He is great. He has a wide variety of tools to assist me in the best way possible.

Reviewed November 2023

I like how he runs the therapy with a serious yet casual demeanor.

Reviewed November 2023

More about Adam

  • 10 years' experience
  • Male
  • LCSW

I am a licensed therapist in California with over 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience helping clients with stress and anxiety, depression, dating and relationships, family conflicts, parenting issues, and anger management. I will tailor your treatment plan to meet your unique needs.

You are being very brave and strong to face and share your issues and to seek help. If you were to not do this, your problems may not improve. Seeking therapy gives you a good chance to succeed and move past your current challenges.

Now a little bit about the therapy we can do together: I have an eclectic approach. That is, I utilizes different modalities with different clients, depending on what is best for them personally. Often I use what's called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Briefly, this is identifying how your distressing thoughts create the troubling feelings you are feeling which lead to the behaviors you are probably doing. We will start by listing your goals for therapy, and there will also be homework such as journaling and graphing. I have used these methods to overcome my own problems, so I know they work.

Finally, here's a little bit more about me: I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), licensed to work as a mental health therapist in California. I am a slightly older therapist (59-years-old); in other words, I've lived long enough to help many people and to see a lot of what life can offer us, both positive and negative. I am a straight man, married, and have over 10 years of clinical social work and therapy experience. As both a social worker and therapist, I am qualified to work using a large variety of modalities (techniques) and to address a variety of issues. I hope to hear back from you and begin working with you soon. And, of course, please remember that if for any reason you don't feel comfortable working with me, it's easy to switch therapists, and BetterHelp has a large number of therapists from which you can choose.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Family conflicts Parenting issues Anger management Depression Relationship issues Grief Self esteem Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Coaching ADHD Adoption and foster care Autism and Asperger Syndrome Blended family issues Body image Drug and alcohol addiction First responder issues Guilt and shame Intellectual disability Men's issues Money and financial issues Mood disorders Narcissism Panic disorder and panic attacks Phobias Sexual dysfunction Sexuality Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Licenses

Adam Colson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912692286.

  • LCSW · California · 21017 · Expires September 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Adam Colson

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

4 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Recommend The best Great listener

He is great. He has a wide variety of tools to assist me in the best way possible.

Reviewed November 2023

I like how he runs the therapy with a serious yet casual demeanor.

Reviewed November 2023

Adam is great and very accommodating with his time with our time zone difference Unpacks a lot of information to give actionable goals. A great listener and gives good advice using personal experiences in creating a new perspective. Would definitely recommend

Reviewed May 2023

Adam is an active listener and is very responsive

Reviewed May 2023

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Frequently asked questions

Does Adam Colson offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Adam Colson works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Adam Colson speak?

Adam Colson speaks English.

How many years of experience does Adam Colson have?

Adam Colson has 10 years of experience.

Where is Adam Colson licensed to practice?

Adam Colson is licensed to practice in California.

Does Adam Colson accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Adam Colson does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Adam Colson offer?

Adam Colson offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

How can I communicate with Adam Colson?

Adam Colson can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Adam Colson?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.

And recovery is possible.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.