Dr. Shelia Williamson Collins, LPC, LCPC

Dr. Shelia Williamson Collins is a licensed counselor with 18 years of clinical experience, practicing in North Carolina. She holds the credentials LPC and LCPC - Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - and combines a warm, person-centered stance with evidence-based strategies to support clients through difficult transitions and persistent challenges.

Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns, including stress and anxiety, mood disorders such as depression and bipolar, trauma and post-traumatic stress, addiction and relapse prevention, anger management, grief and intimacy-related issues, eating and parenting concerns, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. She also works with relationship and family dynamics, communication problems, multicultural issues, LGBT concerns, and process addictions like gambling and problematic sexual behavior.

Therapeutic work with Dr. Collins commonly integrates client-centered principles with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), tailoring interventions to each person’s goals and circumstances. She emphasizes listening first, helping clients give voice to their experiences as a foundation for change, and partnering with them to set realistic, achievable goals. Prospective clients who prefer weekly sessions are encouraged to request that option and Dr. Collins will make efforts to accommodate scheduling preferences.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Support

Dr. Shelia Williamson Collins integrates several proven therapeutic methods into her online practice. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic space where the client leads the conversation and the therapist offers support and understanding - this approach helps people who need validation and a sense of being heard.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. It is practical and goal-oriented, often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness - it can be especially helpful for managing intense emotions, relationship conflicts, and behavioral patterns linked to self-harm or addiction.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Collins works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques over time to find the best fit. Online sessions allow that collaboration to happen across multiple formats.

Online therapy with Dr. Collins is offered by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels. These options make it easier to access regular support, practice skills between sessions, and maintain continuity of care even when life is unpredictable.