Dr. Jesse Collins , LMHC

Dr. Jesse Collins, LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor), offers online psychotherapy to residents of Florida. He recognizes that asking for help can be a difficult step, and he aims to make that process approachable and respectful. Currently seeing Florida residents only, he provides therapy in a professional online setting designed to support people through challenging life events.

Dr. Collins brings a specialized focus on military personnel, law enforcement, first responders, and their families. As a retired law enforcement officer and US Army veteran, he draws on extensive first-hand experience working with trauma, grief, loss, and the family stress that often follows those experiences. He also addresses common concerns such as depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship and couples issues, and broader family conflict.

He works with adults managing fractured parent relationships that affect current personal relationships, and he offers practical stress management and perspective development strategies. With 17 years of experience, Dr. Collins emphasizes solutions that align with each person's goals and circumstances. Dr. Collins looks forward to working with individuals and families seeking to improve their quality of life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Dr. Collins draws on Client-Centered Therapy, a collaborative approach that prioritizes the client’s goals and perspective. This method emphasizes empathy, active listening, and supporting the individual’s own capacity for growth, which can be particularly useful for relationship concerns, self-esteem issues, and life transitions.

He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical, skills-based approach that helps people identify unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and develop strategies to change them. CBT is commonly applied to anxiety, depression, stress management, and coping with traumatic reactions.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work, and Dr. Collins will partner with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process allows therapists to adapt techniques over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy with Dr. Collins is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These options make it easier for Florida residents to access licensed professionals and continue care without extensive travel, while allowing therapists to tailor session formats to individual lives.