Clinical Team
Training: Florida State University (PhD Counseling Psychology); Albany Psychology Consortium (Internship); Albany Medical Center (Fellowship)
Dr. Christina Colgary (she/her) is a licensed psychologist and the Assistant Site Director for MindWell Psychology’s Albany NY practice location. She has expertise in evidence-based treatments for a variety of disorders seen in late adolescence through adulthood, with eating disorders as a specialty focus. She is passionate about incorporating Health at Every Size (HAES), non-diet, and body liberation frameworks in eating disorder treatment. She has worked in clinical settings ranging from inpatient, to partial hospitalization, to primary care. She also has general experience treating mood disorders, anxiety disorders, OCD, ADHD, life transitions, grief, substance use, and complex trauma.
Dr. Colgary approaches therapy in a warm, practical, and collaborative style. She prioritizes the therapeutic relationship and focuses on creating an inclusive and safe environment for intersecting identities. She works to foster a therapeutic space that offers hope, empowerment, and a path towards growing self-trust and self-compassion. Dr. Colgary also aims to individualize and tailor evidence-based treatments, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She is further committed to honoring one’s lived experience and personal values in treatment.
Dr. Colgary’s previous research focused on examining eating disorders and body image dissatisfaction among college students as well as the impact of suicide prevention training programs on college campuses. When not working, she enjoys playing/watching soccer and spending time with her sweet orange tabby cat and pomeranian pup.
Areas of Experience: Eating Disorders, Body Liberation, Depression, Bipolar/Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders, ADHD, Substance-Related Disorders, Grief, Sleep Disorders, PTSD, Relationship Distress, Personality Disorders