Abbey Collins, LMHC

Abbey Collins is a Florida licensed therapist with 16 years of clinical experience who supports people working through stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem concerns. As an LMHC - a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - she combines practical, evidence-based techniques with a strengths-focused approach to help individuals better understand their emotions and develop sustainable coping strategies.

Her practice emphasizes collaboration and empathy, creating a space where clients can explore difficult experiences and build skills for everyday life. Abbey helps clients identify unhelpful patterns, practice healthier ways of relating to themselves and others, and develop tools to manage symptoms that interfere with well-being.

Whether addressing acute distress or longer-term growth, Abbey aims to guide each person toward greater self-awareness, resilience, and meaningful change. Her work centers on meeting clients where they are and tailoring therapeutic work to fit each person’s goals, pace, and preferences.

Evidence-based approaches for online healing and growth

Abbey’s work is grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on thought and behavior patterns to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. These approaches help clients identify unhelpful thinking, test new ways of responding, and build practical strategies for managing anxiety and depression.

She also employs skills-based methods that strengthen coping and emotion regulation, teaching concrete tools for handling stress, improving relationships, and supporting self-esteem. For clients who have experienced trauma, Abbey uses trauma-informed practices that prioritize pacing, safety, and gradual processing to support recovery and resilience.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Abbey collaborates with each person to determine which techniques best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps clients feel involved and empowered in their care.

Online therapy with Abbey is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit therapy into busy schedules. These options make it easier for clients to access licensed professionals from home or another convenient location while maintaining continuity of care and steady progress.