“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.”
— Anais Nin
Welcome! My name is Colleen Short (She/Her), and I am a dedicated therapist with a passion for supporting individuals, couples, and families on their journey to healing and growth. I am a transplant to East Texas from greater Seattle, WA. , where I spent most of my life in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. My journey has also taken me to Eugene, OR, New Orleans, LA, and Hawaii, all of which have enriched my perspective on culture, community, and the human experience.
As a therapist, I am committed to creating a nonjudgmental and safe space for everyone who walks through my door. I proudly support the LGBTQIA+ community and have extensive experience working with polyamorous individuals, couples, and families. I believe in the importance of meeting people where they are and honoring their unique paths.
My Approach:
My approach to therapy is person-centered, strengths-based, and trauma-informed. I specialize in helping individuals heal from trauma, particularly Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD) and PTSD. I also provide support for those struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, relationship challenges, family transitions, and parenting concerns.
One of the primary therapeutic tools I use is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). EMDR is a powerful therapy that can be especially effective for those who tend to overthink, rationalize, or find themselves stuck in repetitive patterns despite their desire for change. Through EMDR, I aim to support you in breaking free from these cycles and find new ways of thinking, feeling, and experiencing life.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Family conflicts, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Attachment issues, BDSM, Kink, Alternative Sex Culture, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Expats, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexual Dysfunction, Sexuality, Smoking/Vaping Cessation, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Psychodynamic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
TX LMFT 204896
WA LMFT LF 61280351
WA LMHC LH 61185743
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Colleen is kind and patient and understanding and she helps me a lot
Written on Sep 02, 2024 after therapy with Colleen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and adhd
Kind and understanding. Seeks to adjust her methods to fit her clients. Recommend!!!
Written on Aug 27, 2024 after therapy with Colleen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and family conflicts