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Prof. Tommie Colin

Prof. Tommie Colin, LPC

Therapist · Texas · 16+ years of experience

Experienced LPC helping people navigate life changes

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At a glance

Listed location
Texas
Experience
16+ years
Credentials
LPC
Languages
English, Spanish
License (Texas)
LPC · No. 79684
NPI
1487384467

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  • 16 years experience
  • English and Spanish
  • Focus on aging issues

About Tommie

Prof. Tommie Colin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 16 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. She also supports those facing grief, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, and challenges related to parenting, caregiving, or aging and geriatric issues.

Her approach centers on listening first and tailoring each session to the person's needs. Sessions use open, nonjudgmental dialogue and simple, practical steps designed to move toward clear goals. She draws on methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice unhelpful patterns and test small changes.

Prof. Colin also works with attachment concerns and relationship struggles using attachment-informed ideas and client-centered support. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills may be used for managing strong emotions and improving day-to-day coping. She combines these approaches to match the pace and priorities of each person.

She offers care in both English and Spanish and aims to treat people with empathy, sensitivity, and respect. Her style is collaborative and straightforward, focusing on what will help in daily life. If someone is weighing whether to start, she invites them to take the first step and complete the matching process to schedule sessions.

Background and approach include a long career in counseling across a range of issues, with an emphasis on practical strategies and steady support. Prof. Colin aims to help people move from merely getting by toward thriving.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

16+ years

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English, Spanish

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice what matters to them and take small committed steps toward those values even when emotions are strong. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and adjusting to life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and helps people understand and change how they connect with others. This approach can be helpful for relationship strain, attachment issues, and intimacy concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to reduce symptoms and change unhelpful patterns. CBT often helps with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. Prof. Colin will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. Together they will monitor what works and adjust the plan as needed so sessions stay practical and relevant.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it simpler to access a bilingual clinician in English or Spanish. If scheduling or location are considerations, confirm the available session types when you complete the matching questionnaire.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Prof. Colin address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, caregiving strain, parenting challenges, ADHD, and many related concerns including aging and geriatric issues.

What is the general style of therapy used?

The style is collaborative and client-centered with practical steps. Sessions emphasize listening, validation, and tailored plans that focus on real-life changes.

How much experience does the therapist bring?

Prof. Colin has 16 years of professional counseling and psychotherapy experience in Texas.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and works from that state.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

What session formats are offered?

The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees and billing handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What is the first step to begin therapy?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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