Stephanie Collins, LCSW

Stephanie Collins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 21 years of practice in California, bringing decades of experience to support people facing stress, anxiety, grief, anger, self-esteem concerns, and ADHD. She earned a Master of Social Work from California State University, Sacramento and a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin. After leaving Texas in 1990 she has practiced in California and built a career grounded in practical, evidence-based care.

Her clinical work blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness practices, and somatic techniques so clients can address how thoughts, bodily sensations, and breath interact with emotions and behavior. A central feature of her approach is somatic breath work to help regulate the nervous system alongside cognitive strategies that identify and reframe unhelpful thinking patterns. She also has experience helping clients strengthen self-esteem and build confidence.

Stephanie emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she individualizes conversation and treatment plans to meet each person’s specific needs. She frames therapy as a collaborative process and supports clients through the courageous first steps toward a more satisfying life. Outside of work she enjoys walking her dog in the park, practicing hot yoga, and cooking.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Stephanie Collins uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and modify the thoughts and behaviors that contribute to stress and anxiety. She also integrates mindfulness techniques to build present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity, and somatic methods such as breath work to address how stress shows up in the body and the nervous system. These methods work together to help clients manage symptoms and develop practical coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Stephanie collaborates with each person to determine which techniques best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts treatment plans over time so the work remains relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy offers flexible access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into a busy life or to continue work from home. These options support consistent engagement and make it simple to connect with a licensed professional from different locations while maintaining a collaborative therapeutic relationship.