Monica Collins, LPC

Monica Collins is a licensed LPC and LCDC based in Texas with 10 years of professional experience helping people navigate mood disorders, addiction and recovery, crisis and trauma, and grief. She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping conversations and treatment plans to fit the unique needs of the individual rather than using a one-size-fits-all method.

Monica emphasizes practical support and steady encouragement during the early, often difficult, steps toward a more fulfilling and happier life. She works collaboratively with clients to identify goals, address immediate concerns, and build skills that support long-term recovery and emotional wellbeing.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Monica holds a credential for providing mental health counseling, and as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) she has training focused on supporting people with substance use and recovery. Throughout her practice she centers compassion and individualized care to help clients move toward meaningful change.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Monica uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to mood and anxiety concerns, focusing on practical skills that reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. These skills-based strategies help clients manage stress, regulate emotions, and develop healthier patterns of thinking and behavior.

She also provides trauma-informed support that emphasizes safety, validation, and paced processing of difficult experiences. For clients facing substance use or recovery challenges, Monica applies relapse-prevention planning and recovery-focused work to identify triggers and build sustainable coping strategies.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process, and Monica works collaboratively with each person to determine what methods fit best based on needs, goals, and preferences. Online therapy offers flexibility - sessions can occur by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to access support from home, while accommodating different schedules and communication styles. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches effectively in an online format to help clients progress toward their goals.