Jane Collingwood , LCSW

Jane Collingwood is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Wisconsin with a decade of experience in clinical settings. She has provided therapy in clients' homes, in residential treatment programs, and in outpatient settings, and brings that breadth of experience to each therapeutic relationship.

Her practice focuses on grief, loss and end-of-life concerns, relationship and family challenges, forgiveness work, aging and geriatric issues, depression, and anxiety. She also addresses a wide range of related concerns including stress, addictions, intimacy and parenting difficulties, anger, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.

Jane draws on a variety of therapeutic techniques to meet each person where they are. Her methods include solution-focused strategies, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), whole health approaches, and motivational interviewing. She adopts a nonjudgmental, open, and curious stance, taking time to get to know each client and to build a genuine, sincere therapeutic relationship.

Jane believes people have the capacity to navigate life stressors and that therapy should be tailored to an individual’s style and needs. She has worked with people across the lifespan and views every stage of life as offering distinct opportunities for growth and change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Jane integrates practical, evidence-informed approaches to guide clients through difficult moments. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression and to improve daily functioning. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be helpful for managing intense emotions and relationship challenges. Attachment-Based Therapy explores relationship patterns and early bonds to help people understand how those dynamics influence current relationships and emotional responses.

Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. Jane collaborates with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time as progress is made.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow therapy to fit into varied schedules and life circumstances. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, attend sessions from different locations, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for each individual.