- Attachment-based work
- Solution-focused steps
- Narrative reflection
About Robert
Robert (Alex) Colston is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Kentucky with 11 years of clinical experience. He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, as well as issues like grief, trauma, self-esteem, parenting, career changes and guilt and shame.
Alex centers his work on relationships and the choices people make inside them. He uses straightforward, human-centered methods that respect personal values and identity. Sessions focus on helping people gain clarity about what matters to them and what steps they might take next.
His style is direct and practical, with an emphasis on solution-focused work. Together with clients he identifies priorities, looks at what is blocking progress, and tries out doable strategies. The aim is to build confidence in decision making rather than follow a one-size-fits-all plan.
Alex draws from attachment-based and narrative ideas to look at how early connections and life stories shape current behavior. He also uses systemic ways of thinking to notice relationship patterns and how they affect day-to-day life. This mix lets him address family of origin issues, blended family dynamics, adoption and foster care themes, and parenthood concerns.
People who reach out often want practical help with communication, commitment questions, intimacy or feelings of isolation. Alex combines listening with clear, goal-focused steps so people can try new ways of relating and coping between sessions.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationships shape present-day reactions. In online sessions this can look like noticing patterns in how someone connects, then experimenting with new ways to signal needs and respond in relationships. Narrative therapy pays attention to the stories people tell about themselves. Online sessions can be used to unpack those stories, test alternative meanings, and create new narratives that reduce blame or shame.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with clients about their goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they adjust methods over time so the work fits the person rather than forcing a single technique.
Confirm the available session formats before booking because the biography does not list specific options. Online care can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. For many people this helps keep momentum between appointments and allows practical work on communication, decision making, and coping strategies in day-to-day life.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns plus topics like grief, trauma, self-esteem, parenting, career change and guilt and shame.
How would he approach feelings of shame or guilt?
He combines narrative and attachment-informed methods to help people reflect on the stories and relationship patterns that feed shame or guilt and then identify concrete steps to respond differently.
What is his background and experience?
He has 11 years of clinical experience working with relationship and family issues and related concerns such as codependency, infidelity, and caregiving stress.
What credential does he hold and where does he practice?
He is a LMFT licensed in Kentucky and practices from that state.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
Confirm current session options before booking since the biography does not list specific formats.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.