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- Relationship concerns
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
About Colin
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois with 10 years of experience, Colin Overton helps people address relationship and family concerns along with trauma and parenting issues. He focuses on practical conversations about what is happening now and what a person wants to change. Sessions aim to be straightforward and focused on next steps rather than abstract theory.
Colin works with people facing anxiety, depression, stress, and addiction-related problems. He also supports those dealing with grief, intimacy challenges, anger, self-esteem struggles, and life transitions. Additional areas he addresses include ADHD, bipolar concerns, LGBTQ matters, and issues tied to adoption or foster care.
His approach uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide conversations and set concrete goals. He helps clients build skills for managing emotions, improving communication, and making decisions about work and relationships. The style is collaborative and action-oriented, with attention to what feels doable for each person.
Colin has experience with more specialized concerns such as first responder stress, hospice and end-of-life counseling, gender dysphoria, HIV/AIDS, and sexual assault and abuse. He also works with people navigating non-monogamous relationships, kink and alternative sexual cultures, and multicultural or discrimination-related stress.
Sessions are conducted in English. People interested in working with him begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling an initial meeting. Fees vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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How evidence-based techniques translate to online sessions
Many of Colin's sessions draw on clear, evidence-based techniques focused on skills and problem solving. For example, cognitive-based approaches help people identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. Brief behavioral strategies concentrate on small, repeatable actions to improve mood, daily routines, and stress management.Colin treats the choice of approach as a collaborative process. He works with each person to pick methods that match their goals and preferences, and adjusts plans as progress unfolds. The person and therapist review what is helping and what needs changing so therapy stays practical and goal-oriented.
The practical benefits of remote sessions should be confirmed before booking, since session formats are not specified here. Ask which formats are offered and how they fit your schedule. People often find remote meetings help fit care into workdays, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Discussing which format will work best is part of the initial matching and scheduling steps.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
Colin supports people with relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, parenting, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, and related topics.
What is his therapeutic approach and style?
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and takes a collaborative, action-focused approach to set goals and build practical skills.
How much experience does he have?
He has 10 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and with individual concerns such as trauma, mood issues, and relationship challenges.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - licensed in Illinois and works with people located there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Fees vary with location and are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule an initial session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.