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Prof. Tommie Colin

Prof. Tommie Colin, LPC

Therapist · Texas · 16+ years of experience

Practical, empathetic counseling for life challenges

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationship support
  • English and Spanish

About Tommie

Prof. Tommie Colin is an LPC in Texas who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and major life changes. She guides clients through relationship struggles, grief, trauma, and issues with self-esteem. She also supports people dealing with addictions, ADHD, and intimacy-related concerns. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. She uses a range of practical approaches and adapts each session to the person in front of her. Conversations are meant to be respectful and empathetic. She works by listening, helping clients clarify goals, and building plans that fit daily life. Her work is shaped by 16 years of counseling experience. That background informs how she helps people manage emotions, set boundaries, and respond to stress. She emphasizes patience and non-judgmental dialogue while tailoring strategies to individual needs. Common topics she addresses include family and parenting pressures, communication problems, caregiver stress, and the effects of chronic illness. She also supports people navigating abandonment, attachment, and adoption-related concerns. Practical tools and coping skills are offered alongside longer-term thinking about relationships and identity. Taking the first step can feel hard, and she frames that step as part of moving from merely surviving toward thriving. Clients typically begin by identifying one or two goals and then work on concrete habits to reach them. The result is a focused plan that aims to make daily life feel more manageable. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on availability. The subscription model in use can be canceled at any time, and session cost varies with location and therapist arrangements.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepressionCoping with life changes

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 therapies like ACT and CBT work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values; it can be useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; it often helps with depression, sleep problems, and anxiety. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on relationship patterns and how early bonds affect current connections, which can help with intimacy and attachment issues.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which combination of methods best fits their situation, goals, and preferences. Together they will review what’s working and adjust the plan over time.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow more flexibility for shorter check-ins or evening appointments. Therapists and licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and attachment-focused work to an online setting using guided exercises, behavioral homework, and conversational sessions to build skills and track progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

The therapist works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addictions, ADHD, and parenting and family-related stresses.

How would you describe the therapeutic style?

The approach is collaborative and patient. Sessions focus on listening, setting clear goals, and using practical strategies drawn from evidence-based therapies to help manage emotions and behavior.

What is the therapist's background and experience?

She has 16 years of counseling and psychotherapy experience, working with people through life transitions, emotional difficulties, and relationship challenges.

Where is the therapist located and what credential is held?

The therapist practices in Texas and holds the LPC credential, listed as TX LPC.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Can international clients work with this therapist?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does payment and cost work?

Session cost varies by location and therapist arrangements. Services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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