Testimonials
from clients over the years
from tk
I wholeheartedly recommend Colin Stack-Troost as a therapist! Colin creates a warm, safe environment where I always feel comfortable sharing my experiences. His empathy and guidance have been invaluable in my journey. Thanks to Colin, I’m on a much brighter path. I can’t thank him enough!
from lj
Working with Colin for the past seven years has been nothing short of life-changing. Right from the start, he created a space where I felt safe to be myself and dig into the parts of my life that needed attention. His deep understanding of LGBTQ+ issues, along with his sex-positive and queer-affirmative approach, made it easy to open up and start doing the work.
One of the biggest shifts for me has been learning to embrace and explore my gay identity—even in my 50s. Colin gets what it’s like to grow up gay in a world that tells you there’s something wrong with you. He saw things in me I hadn’t yet recognized and helped me uncover who I am when I show up fully and authentically.
Colin’s insight into intersectionality and multicultural issues has been invaluable in helping me navigate the complex parts of my life. Whether it’s relationships, personal struggles, or societal pressures, he brings empathy, understanding, and practical tools that have made a real difference in how I approach challenges.
What sets Colin apart is how much he genuinely cares. He doesn’t just listen—he gets it. And he helps you find a way forward that feels right and true to who you are. I can’t recommend him enough.
from ld
I have had the very good fortune of working with Colin for the past few years. He has provided me and continues to provide me with compassionate and insightful guidance that has been incredibly helpful through my life's ups and downs. And I have had some downs.
Most revelatory in my therapeutic journey has been the ability to alter the way I have approached my lifelong obstacles, inner saboteurs, and anxieties. Colin has been instrumental in helping me tackle these issues. Issues that I never imagined I could manage or change!
I love the passion that Colin brings to his work. I love his professionalism, effective communication, insightfulness, and ability to create a space that I find safe and non-judgmental.
I can honestly say that I feel more whole and happier with myself then I ever have before. What else can I say? Thank you, Colin!
from ms
I have seen an abundance of therapists over the years (including "world renowned trauma experts") but I have never felt as comfortable with a therapist as I do with Colin. He has a truly natural ability to show up for his clients in an authentic, safe, and warm manner. In my opinion, a lot of therapists just want to pacify clients and don't truly push them to improve. I would describe his style of truly helping his clients grow and change. He calls it as it is while still practicing unconditional positive regard. I have a significant amount of trauma and Colin has never made me feel judged- he just accepts me as I am. Of note, I am a therapist myself so I am probably more "critical" of other therapists than the average therapy consumer. I would have zero hesitancy referring clients or friends to Colin. I grew up with gay parents, and although I am not LGBTQ myself, I feel really comfortable knowing how well versed Colin is when it comes to issues facing LGBTQ families. All this to say I highly recommend working with Colin if you are looking for a safe landing place.