Colin Droney, LMSW, CP
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Hi, I’m Colin! I believe that empathy, understanding, and curiosity are the foundations of all strong client-therapist relationships, and I strive to carry these values with me into all my sessions. Having a good experience in therapy can truly change someone’s life for the better which is why I am so passionate about this work. I specialize in eating disorders, anxiety disorders, and bipolar & psychotic illnesses. I am dedicated to fostering a safe space where I help clients untangle life’s challenges, develop skills and self-esteem, navigate relationships, and ultimately build the life they want to live.
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populations
Teens (13+), College Students, Adults (18+), Families
specialties
Eating disorders
Anxiety disorders
bipolar & psychotic Disorders
locations
In-person at Reston office
Virtually in VA
Therapy is the process of navigating who we are to who we are becoming.
Healing is a process which occurs in the context of safe, attuned, and trusting relationships – people may find this healing relationship with a loved one, coach, mentor, partner, or teacher, to name a few, as well as with a therapist. With a connection like this present, therapy becomes a space where clients can develop insight into current and past patterns and learn new ways of relating to others. Over time, this relationship-centered approach can lead to deeper self-awareness, improved relationships and quality of life, and continued emotional growth.
All shall be well.
When I’m not in session, you’ll find me doing a host of different things. I love to read (always open to recs), get outside, spend time with friends and loved ones, try new coffee shops/brands (especially dark roast), hang out with my two rabbits (Honeycomb and Mattie), and play video games. I am from Boston, MA originally and I am a huge Celtics and Patriots fan – I hope this is not a deal breaker for us. I love to laugh and I do not take myself too seriously. Connecting with others fills my cup which is why I love being a therapist so much!
We'd be a good fit if...
- You need weekend availability
- You want a warm therapist who will prioritize making sure you feel understood and heard
- You feel stuck, unsure how to move forward, or afraid of the uncertainty of the future
- You are struggling with an eating disorder, anxiety, or if you’ve experienced symptoms of bipolar disorder or psychosis
- You want therapy to feel conversational and that you are having a human-to-human conversation
- You love a little humor, every now and then
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Professional Bio
Colin Droney, LMSW, CP, is a therapist at Clarity Counseling VA – Reston Location. Colin received both his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and his Master’s degree in Social Work from Boston College. Prior to attending Boston College, he was a Division One athlete at the University of Michigan before sustaining an injury. Colin has been working in the mental health field since 2020 in various roles and settings, including general inpatient psychiatric units, inpatient eating disorder units and partial hospitalization, collegiate mental health/wellness, and providing community-based crisis evaluations and interventions. Colin currently holds his LMSW (licensed master social worker) and is working towards obtaining his LCSW in the fall/winter of 2026.
Colin is under the direct supervision of Alicia Ayvas, LCSW, CEDS-C while working toward his LCSW, which he should be earn in late Fall/Winter 2026/27.
