Zarien Colson, LMHC — Therapist in Florida

Hi there, I'm Zarien!

As a military veteran, I create a warm, welcoming, and culturally competent environment where you can explore your thoughts and experiences. I specialize in treating depression, relationship challenges, personal growth, and self-esteem, with a focus on race and ethnicity.

My focus

I work with adults, young adults, and seniors dealing with depression, relationship challenges, personal growth, and self-esteem concerns.

My approach

My therapeutic approach is eclectic and integrative, combining evidence-based therapies to meet your unique needs. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help you identify and change negative thought patterns, and Multicultural Therapy to ensure cultural context is considered in our work together.

My communication style

I create a safe, non-judgmental, and empathetic environment. Clients often describe working with me as feeling heard and understood, which allows them to open up and explore their inner world more freely.

My journey to mental healthcare

My journey to becoming a therapist was driven by a deep desire to help others navigate life's challenges. As a military veteran, I have a unique understanding of the struggles individuals and families face. What drives me is witnessing and supporting the incredible growth and positive change clients experience through therapy.

My goals for you

I collaborate closely with you to set realistic and meaningful goals. This involves understanding your unique needs and aspirations, then developing a tailored plan with actionable steps to achieve those goals.

Our first session

During your first session, we'll discuss your current challenges, history, and what you hope to achieve through therapy. This initial conversation helps us build a foundation for our work together and sets the stage for future sessions.

I identify as...

Female
Black or African American
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Behavioral Activation

Complicated Grief Therapy (CGT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Psychoanalytic

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

+ 8 more

Focus populations

BIPOC

Educators

Lesbian

Military/Veterans

Single Mother

+ 5 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Ambetter

+ 44 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Doctor of Philosophy (PHD) in Clinical Psychology from Fielding Graduate University and a Master of Arts (MA) in Psychology from Fielding Graduate University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Zarien Colson