Colin Sandgren, LPC

Meet Colin

Life’s challenges can feel heavy—especially when you’re navigating grief, family conflict, divorce, relationship strain, or major life transitions. I provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where children, teens, and adults can explore their emotions, strengthen self-understanding, and move toward healing and balance. Whether you’re managing anxiety, depression, anger, body image concerns, or disordered eating, I approach each person’s story with empathy, curiosity, and deep respect.

My work focuses on helping clients build self-esteem, body positivity, and emotional resilience so they can reconnect with their worth and move forward with confidence and clarity.

What I Help With

I support clients navigating a wide range of emotional and life challenges, including:

• Anxiety, Stress, and Depression
• Anger Management and Emotional Regulation
• ADHD and Behavioral Challenges
• Body Image Concerns and Body Positivity
• Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating
• Self-Esteem and Self-Worth Challenges
• Grief, Loss, and Life Transitions
• Divorce and Family Conflict
• Relationship and Peer Relationship Issues
• Parenting and Family Stress
• School Issues and Academic Stress
• Substance Use, Alcohol Use, and Drug Abuse
• Addiction and Video Game Addiction
• Coping Skills Development
• Men’s Issues and Identity Exploration
• Spirituality and Meaning-Making
• Thinking Disorders and Emotional Processing

Together, we focus on building emotional awareness, developing healthy coping skills, and strengthening a more compassionate relationship with yourself and others.

Client Focus

I work with individuals and families across multiple life stages:

Children (Ages 4+)
Helping kids develop emotional awareness, confidence, coping skills, and positive self-image through supportive and creative approaches.

Teens
Supporting adolescents as they navigate identity, peer relationships, school stress, body confidence, and emotional regulation.

Adults
Helping adults work through grief, relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and recovery from substance use or disordered eating.

Families
Strengthening communication, rebuilding trust, and improving family relationships.

My clients often come to therapy seeking clarity, healing, and practical tools to manage emotions and build lasting self-confidence.

My Approach to Therapy

I believe therapy works best when it is collaborative, supportive, and tailored to each individual. My approach is integrative and trauma-informed, allowing me to meet clients where they are and draw from multiple therapeutic perspectives.

Cognitive & Behavioral Approaches

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
• Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT)
• Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
• Motivational Interviewing

Humanistic & Relational Therapies

• Person-Centered Therapy
• Humanistic Therapy
• Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
• Attachment-Based Therapy
• Internal Family Systems (IFS)
• Strength-Based Therapy

Insight-Oriented & Narrative Approaches

• Narrative Therapy
• Existential Therapy

Creative & Expressive Therapies

• Play Therapy
• Sand Play / Sand Tray Therapy
• Expressive and creative approaches for children and teens

This flexible, whole-person approach allows us to explore not just the challenges you’re experiencing, but also the deeper patterns and strengths that can support meaningful change.

Why Choose Colin

A Safe, Compassionate Space
I create a warm and inclusive environment where clients feel comfortable being themselves without fear of judgment.

Body-Positive and Self-Esteem Focus
I help clients challenge negative self-talk, develop body compassion, and rebuild self-worth.

Whole-Person Perspective
I look beyond symptoms to understand how emotional, relational, and life experiences influence well-being.

Collaborative Therapy
We work together to set goals and move at a pace that feels supportive and empowering.

Authentic Connection
Clients often describe my approach as genuine, grounded, and compassionate.

What Clients Often Experience

Clients frequently share that therapy helps them:

• Feel heard, validated, and respected
• Develop compassion toward themselves and their bodies
• Replace shame and self-criticism with self-acceptance
• Navigate difficult life transitions with greater confidence
• Build practical tools for emotional balance and well-being

Many discover that healing isn’t about becoming perfect—it’s about finding peace, resilience, and a stronger sense of self.

Ready to Begin?

You don’t have to face life’s challenges—or your inner critic—alone. Whether you’re navigating grief, rebuilding self-esteem, addressing body image concerns, or working toward recovery from addiction or disordered eating, therapy can offer support and clarity.

When you’re ready, I’ll be here to walk beside you—helping you build a life grounded in self-acceptance, resilience, and emotional balance.