John Collins, LCSW

John Collins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 18 years of experience helping people address both the immediate symptoms and the deeper causes of anxiety, trauma and PTSD, depression, difficulty managing anger, substance use issues, and relationship struggles rooted in low self-confidence and communication gaps. He blends a personable, empathetic approach with a psychodynamic foundation to help individuals feel heard and supported while exploring recurring patterns that contribute to ongoing distress. His work emphasizes practical skills and strategies to improve day-to-day coping, alongside longer-term psychotherapeutic work aimed at more durable change. He is certified to provide EMDR, a structured method used when processing traumatic memories is helpful, and integrates that tool when appropriate within a broader treatment plan. Educated at Loyola University Chicago with a Master of Social Work earned in 2010, he also holds degrees in philosophy, theology, and consciousness studies, and has lived and worked in California, Illinois, and Indiana before establishing his practice in Louisiana. He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, addictions, grief, intimacy and relationship difficulties, self-esteem and identity issues, life transitions, and other challenges, offering collaborative care tailored to each person’s goals and circumstances.

Integrating Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

John Collins draws from several complementary methods to tailor online therapy to each person's situation. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathy, active listening, and collaboration, helping people build self-awareness and confidence while addressing issues like anxiety, stress, and relationship concerns. Psychodynamic Therapy explores how past experiences and recurring patterns shape current feelings and behaviors, which can be useful for understanding persistent mood difficulties, relationship patterns, and deeper life questions. EMDR is a structured approach used when processing distressing memories is relevant; it is applied with care to reduce the ongoing emotional impact of traumatic events and to support recovery when trauma is a central concern.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. He works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences, and adapts the plan over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility and accessibility, allowing licensed professionals to meet people in ways that fit busy schedules, geographic limitations, or personal comfort. These formats support continuity of care and make it easier to maintain regular sessions during life transitions or periods of high demand.