- Psychodynamic approach
- Internal Family Systems
- Trauma interventions
About Colin
Colin Christman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Connecticut with five years of clinical experience. He lists family concerns, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, depression, and coping with life changes among his main areas of practice. He speaks English and accepts international clients.
Colin trained at Yale University for his undergraduate degree and completed graduate work at the University of Connecticut. Much of his early work took place in intensive care settings and residential programs. There he worked with severe behavioral health problems such as substance use, self-harm, suicidality, eating disorders, and other complex behavioral concerns.
He has experience supporting people who face co-occurring trauma, personality or mood issues, and anxiety-related problems. That work included coordinating care in family contexts with partners, parents, children, and siblings when the situation called for it. He also has experience with adoption and foster care, abandonment concerns, body image, and caregiver stress.
Colin describes his overall style as psychodynamic and notes influences from thinkers like Alfred Adler and Eric Berne. He also reports training in Internal Family Systems, and trauma-specific interventions. In sessions he focuses on identifying which emotional needs are missing and how that gap affects behavior and mood.
Practical conversations in his work aim to clarify who a person is and what matters to them. From there he looks at the underlying beliefs that shape feelings and actions, and how those beliefs get in the way of goals or values. Emma, a certified emotional support dog, may sometimes be present during appointments.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Colin names psychodynamic work as a core influence, which focuses on patterns of thought and relationship dynamics that repeat over time. In practice this means talking about early relationships and beliefs to uncover how they shape feelings and behavior in everyday situations.He also uses Internal Family Systems, an approach that describes different parts of a person and how they interact. Sessions using IFS help people notice inner voices or roles and learn ways to relate to them differently, which can be useful for trauma, eating concerns, or persistent negative self-talk.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, history, and preferences and together decide which methods to try. That collaborative process makes it easier to adjust methods if something does not fit.
Session logistics should be checked before booking because the biography did not list specific formats. Confirm which session types are offered and how they fit your schedule. Online sessions can make it easier to attend appointments from other locations, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time so therapy fits into a workday or family routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with family issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, depression, and coping with life changes among other related problems.
What is his therapeutic style?
He describes his approach as psychodynamic and uses ideas from Alfred Adler and Eric Berne alongside Internal Family Systems and trauma-focused work.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of experience, including work in intensive inpatient and residential settings for severe behavioral health issues.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a CT LCSW based in Connecticut.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm the current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
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