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Leaving a Legacy of Hope
I bring a compassionate approach to audiences interested in trauma and spiritual formation—whether they’re seeking holistic guidance, clinical expertise, or thought-provoking content.
I am available to book for podcasts, digital livestreams, news pieces, editorial pieces, and other press engagements. Let’s craft an experience that sparks engaging conversations and nurtures your audience toward wholeness and flourishing.
Topics of Expertise
Trauma
Domestic Abuse
Embodiment and Faith
Abuse in Religious Institutions
Trauma and Spiritual Formation
Trauma-Informed Ministry
Care for Faith Leaders
Care for Women
Wholehearted Leadership
Look Forward to Colleen’s Work & Voice Being Amplified
“Colleen brings a wealth of experience from her counseling to her teaching and writing. Her compassion and empathy are matched by a depth of wisdom and intelligence that allows her to speak directly to the sorrows and wounds of survivors. I look forward to her work and her voice being amplified for the Church.”
Mike Cosper
Director of Media at Christianity Today
Host of “The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill” Podcast
Colleen’s Recent Appearances
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Colleen talks with host Mike Cosper about the aftermath of Mark Driscoll’s time and teaching at Mars Hill Church in Seattle, Washington. Colleen voices the struggles of those who’ve experienced trauma—especially in religious settings—and sheds light on the process of healing and recovery.
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Colleen talks with host Sandra McCracken about helping clients unravel painful stories and delicately reweave new narratives. This conversation captures Colleen’s wise and gentle insights about the long process of healing and the grace that enables us to rebuild a hopeful future.
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Colleen speaks at the 2025 Annual Summit about the natural inclination to isolate after losing a community due to spiritual abuse. As she shares her own story of starting over, Colleen discusses how to gradually put yourself in spaces where you can rebuild your capacity to trust and be vulnerable.
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Colleen joins host Lauren Rose for a conversation about the impacts of spiritual abuse on our relationships with God, ourselves, and others. In this livestream, Colleen and fellow therapist Tabitha Westbrook give practical tips to understand spiritual abuse and move toward healing and wholeness.
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Colleen joins co-hosts Jesse Eubanks and Rachel Szabo to discuss the effects of sexual abuse perpetrated by religious leaders and/or in religious settings. Colleen shares further observations about how difficult it is to heal after being abused by someone who’s supposed to represent Christ.
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Colleen joins co-hosts Elyse Fitzpatrick and Eric Schumacher to talk about female image-bearing and the challenges women face in Christian communities. In this episode, Colleen highlights the value of women in society and the Church as well as avenues to grow as faithful image-bearers.
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Co-hosts Dr. Corey and Pam Allan dive into topics that are sadly far too reaching in our world: spiritual abuse and domestic abuse. Colleen joins in to discuss how these types of traumas impact both men and women. They also explore how individuals can heal going forward.
“People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
Maya Angelou