Colin McEntee, LCSW — Therapist in Virginia

Hi there, I'm Colin!

I use a person-centered approach to help you identify who you want to be and get there. Mental health and substance use issues can make it difficult to realize the life you envision. Therapy can help you resolve and move past what has held you back.

My focus

I work with adults facing difficulties from traumatic experiences, substance use, and chronic mental health issues like depression, bipolar disorder, and personality disorders. I have extensive experience with marginalized communities and am kink and non-monogamy-friendly.

My approach

I draw from several therapeutic models including CBT, EMDR, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, CPT, Ego State Interventions, and Existential Psychotherapy. This eclectic approach allows me to tailor our work to what will be most helpful for you and your unique concerns.

My communication style

I create a comfortable, nonjudgmental space for you to explore yourself. There is nothing you cannot discuss in our work together. Trust and acceptance serve as the foundation for our communication, allowing you to feel safe bringing your whole self to therapy.

My journey to mental healthcare

I have always wanted to make the world a better place. My work allows me to help people make their lives better, which in turn makes the world around them better. I love seeing and celebrating the positive transformations my clients make.

My goals for you

I work with you to develop therapy goals that are unique to you. We will often revise these goals as we work together and as you change.

Our first session

We will discuss confidentiality and its limitations. I will ask what brings you to therapy and about your life history and prior treatment. At the end, I will share my impressions about how we might work on your concerns and answer any questions you have about our work together.

I identify as...

Male, Cis
Caucasian or White
Spiritual

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

EMDR

Motivational Interviewing

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Focus populations

BIPOC

LGBTQIA+

Open Relationships/Non-Monogamy

Racial Justice

Recovery/12 Step Friendly

Sex-Positive/Kink

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) in Evidence from Based Interpersonal - University of Tennessee.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Colin McEntee