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Prof. Tommie Colin, LPC

  • Experience16 years
  • LocationTexas
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Relationship, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • LanguagesEnglish and Spanish
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About Tommie

Prof. Tommie Colin offers individualized support for people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, trauma, depression, and other life challenges.

Background and approach

She approaches each person with patience and empathy, aiming to help clients feel heard and validated while working toward clearer goals and improved wellbeing. Sessions are tailored to the client's needs and paced with sensitivity so that practical strategies and deeper exploration can proceed together.

With 16 years of counseling experience and an LPC credential in Texas (TX LPC 79684), she draws on evidence-informed methods to address emotional pain, communication problems, self-esteem concerns, addictive behaviors, and adjustment to life changes. Her style centers on respect, nonjudgmental listening, and collaborative planning so clients can move from simply coping to stronger functioning.

Bilingual in English and Spanish, she offers a supportive environment for a wide range of concerns and uses a mix of psychotherapy tools to match each client's goals and preferences.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Work



Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a model that views emotions and behaviors as parts within an internal system; it helps people understand and gently relate to different inner experiences to reduce conflict and increase self-leadership. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes values-guided action and learning to notice thoughts and feelings without getting dominated by them, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relational patterns shape emotional needs and connection, supporting work on intimacy, trust, and family dynamics.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and this therapist will work collaboratively with clients to identify which methods best match their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. Together they will try approaches, track progress, and adjust the plan so therapy remains practical and responsive.

Online sessions include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, maintain continuity through transitions, and access care from home or another convenient location while working with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What types of issues does this therapist address?
Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, addictions, self-esteem challenges, ADHD, and many related concerns such as communication and commitment issues.
What is the therapist's overall approach to therapy?
The approach combines client-centered listening with evidence-based techniques so sessions feel collaborative and goal oriented. Methods are chosen to match each person's needs and preferences.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
She brings 16 years of professional counseling and psychotherapy experience working with a range of emotional and relational concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas, listed as TX LPC 79684, and practices from that state.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Yes, she works in both English and Spanish to accommodate clients who prefer either language.
What session formats are available with this therapist?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide multiple options for engagement.
How are costs and billing handled for therapy?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

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

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English, Spanish