Cynthia Collins-Jackson , LPC

Cynthia Collins-Jackson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas - a credential for mental health clinicians. She has been in private practice since 2016 and brings eight years of clinical experience that includes five years working in in-patient psychiatric hospital settings and time with Mobile Crisis Outreach. She is trained in EMDR with advanced training for chronic pain and is certified to work with first responders.

Her clinical experience encompasses work with borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, conversion disorder, depression, anxiety and seasonal affective disorder. She also addresses stress, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, addictions, grief, parenting challenges, ADHD and other mood and personality issues. An ordained minister with 26 years of experience, she combines pastoral perspective with clinical skill.

Cynthia brings a warm, welcoming presence and a touch of humor to sessions while focusing on empowerment and practical coping strategies. She aims to help people recognize their worth, heal from painful experiences and develop tools to navigate life’s changes with greater resilience and understanding.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care

Cynthia employs several evidence-informed approaches that translate well to online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors - it is often used to address anxiety, depression and stress by teaching practical coping skills. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness - it can be especially helpful for impulsivity, self-destructive patterns and challenges related to borderline personality features. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that helps process distressing memories and, in Cynthia's training, has applications for chronic pain and trauma-related symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Cynthia collaborates with each person to assess needs, goals and preferences and to determine which methods or combination of methods will best support their progress. This collaborative process evolves as therapy unfolds to ensure a good fit.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur via video calls, by phone, through live chat or with ongoing text-based messaging - allowing therapy to fit into varied schedules and life demands. Licensed professionals and therapists can effectively deliver these approaches remotely, making care more accessible while maintaining a focus on meaningful, results-oriented work.