- Psychodynamic approach
- Focus on trauma
- Works with eating issues
About Colin
Colin Christman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Connecticut. He centers therapy on understanding what is missing in a person's emotional life and uses that view to guide practical change. Colin writes simply about goals: learn who you are, name what matters, and figure out what would need to shift for life to feel better.
Colin spent much of his early career in intensive care settings, working with people facing severe behavioral health crises. That experience includes work with substance use, self-harm, suicidality, eating disorders, and other complex behavioral issues. He is familiar with co-occurring trauma, personality patterns, mood and anxiety difficulties, and the pressures those create at home.
He describes his overall approach as psychodynamic, influenced by Adler and Berne, and notes training in Internal Family Systems and trauma-specific interventions. In sessions he looks for missing emotional needs - things like safety, connection, identity, purpose, and structure - and then traces how unmet needs shape thoughts, feelings, and behavior.
Colin often helps people connect present problems to deeper patterns that developed over time. He frames therapy as a collaborative process of testing and changing beliefs to bring behavior closer to personal values and goals. At times he may be joined by Emma, a certified emotional support dog.
He brings five years of clinical practice to this work and supports English-speaking clients in Connecticut and international clients who connect virtually. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and formats.
How therapeutic approaches inform online care
Colin emphasizes psychodynamic work that looks for missing emotional nourishment and uses that understanding to guide change. Psychodynamic work helps by tracing how early patterns shape current behavior and relationships, which can clarify why certain problems keep repeating. It is useful for depression, attachment issues, and recurring relationship or identity concerns.He also brings Internal Family Systems ideas, which help people notice different inner parts and how those parts interact. That approach can be helpful for trauma responses, self-criticism, and patterns like avoidance or impulsive behavior. Trauma-specific interventions focus on stabilizing reactions and building skills to manage distress while processing difficult experiences.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify goals, try approaches that fit those goals, and adjust as progress is tracked. Sessions are a joint effort to match techniques to the client’s needs and preferences rather than imposing a single method.
Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, or choose sessions that suit quieter surroundings or lower bandwidth needs. Licensed professionals can offer helpful care remotely, while the practical format should be chosen to fit daily life and scheduling constraints rather than assumed in advance.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
Colin helps people facing trauma and abuse, eating problems, depression, and major life changes. He also works with issues such as attachment, body image, caregiver stress, and abandonment.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a psychodynamic lens to find what is missing emotionally and then links that to everyday thoughts and behavior. Sessions focus on understanding patterns and testing changes that match your values.
What background does he bring to this work?
Colin has five years of clinical experience and spent much of his prior work in inpatient and residential intensive care settings. That background includes work with complex trauma, substance use, and severe behavioral health concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Connecticut and practices from that state.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients able to work with him?
He accepts international clients, though prospective clients should confirm any cross-jurisdictional details before scheduling.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing will depend on the matching process and chosen plan.
What steps do I take to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.