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, build 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 centers on helping clients strengthen self-esteem, body positivity, and emotional resilience—so they can reconnect with their worth and live more grounded, confident lives.

What I Offer

I support clients experiencing:

• Anxiety, Stress, & Depression
• Body Image Concerns & Eating Disorders
• Low Self-Esteem & Self-Worth Challenges
• Grief, Loss, & Life Transitions
• Relationship & Family Conflict
• Divorce & Co-Parenting Challenges
• Anger Management & Emotional Regulation
• Substance Use & Coping Skills
• Men’s Issues & Identity Exploration
• Child and Youth Support (Ages 4+)

Together, we focus on building emotional awareness, self-acceptance, and positive coping strategies. Whether learning to view your body with compassion, developing healthy boundaries, or healing after trauma, we’ll work collaboratively to restore balance and confidence.

Why Choose Colin

• Safe, Compassionate Space: I offer a warm, inclusive environment where you can show up exactly as you are—without fear of judgment.
• Body-Positive & Self-Esteem Focus: I support clients in challenging negative self-talk, rebuilding self-worth, and fostering a kinder relationship with their body and mind.
• Whole-Person Approach: I look beyond symptoms to understand the emotional, relational, and physical factors influencing your well-being.
• Collaborative Partnership: Therapy is a shared process—I meet you where you are and walk with you toward your goals at your own pace.
• Genuine Connection: Clients describe my approach as grounded, authentic, and compassionate.

Client Focus

I work with:

• Children (4+) — helping kids build emotional awareness, confidence, and positive self-image
• Teens — supporting identity development, body confidence, and resilience through change
• Adults — guiding individuals through grief, relationship stress, life transitions, and recovery
• Families — strengthening communication, trust, and understanding

My clients come seeking clarity, healing, and tools for lasting self-worth. Whether you’re struggling with body image, eating concerns, or low self-esteem, or simply trying to feel at peace within yourself, I’m here to support your journey toward acceptance and self-empowerment.

Therapeutic Modalities I Use

I take an integrative, trauma-informed approach to meet each client’s needs, drawing from:

Cognitive & Behavioral Approaches

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
• Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT)
• Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing

Humanistic & Relational Modalities

• Person-Centered Therapy
• Humanistic Therapy
• Interpersonal Therapy
• Attachment-Based Therapy

Narrative & Insight-Oriented Work

• Narrative Therapy
• Existential Therapy

Creative & Expressive Therapies

• Sand Play / Sand Tray Therapy
• Art-Informed & Expressive Modalities

Trauma & Whole-Person Focus

• Trauma-Focused Therapy
• Integrative, Mind-Body Methods tailored to your goals

This flexible approach allows us to explore not just the “what” of your experiences—but also the “why,” helping you develop self-compassion and lasting confidence.

What Clients Say

Clients often share that they feel:

• Heard, validated, and respected in a way that feels safe and real
• Encouraged to view themselves—and their bodies—with greater compassion
• Empowered to replace shame with self-acceptance
• Supported through life’s hardest transitions
• Equipped with practical tools for emotional and physical well-being

Many describe finding hope again—rediscovering that healing doesn’t mean perfection, but peace.

Ready to Start?

You don’t have to face life’s challenges—or your inner critic—alone. Whether you’re healing from grief, rebuilding self-esteem, or working toward body confidence and recovery from disordered eating, I’m here to help you find strength and calm within yourself.

When you’re ready to take that first step, I’ll be here to walk beside you—helping you build a life rooted in self-acceptance, confidence, and balance.