John Collins , LCSW

John Collins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 18 years of experience helping people address both the immediate symptoms and deeper causes of anxiety, trauma and PTSD, depression, anger, substance use, and relational conflict. He blends a personal, empathetic style with clinical methods designed to update coping skills while exploring longer-term patterns that contribute to recurring difficulties.

Working from a psychodynamic foundation, he supports clients who want either shorter-term skill building or deeper psychotherapy aimed at more stable, lasting change. He is also certified to provide EMDR - a trauma-focused intervention that can help process difficult memories when appropriate - and incorporates client-centered principles that prioritize the person's perspective and goals.

Collins draws on academic training that includes a Master of Social Work from Loyola University Chicago earned in 2010, along with earlier degrees in philosophy, theology, and consciousness studies. As an LCSW he is trained to assess and treat mental health concerns and to coordinate care when needed. He has lived and worked in California, Illinois, and Indiana, and he currently practices in Louisiana.

His practice focuses on a range of concerns including stress, addictions, grief, family and relationship problems, intimacy and self-esteem issues, and life transitions. He aims to create a thoughtful, supportive therapeutic partnership that helps clients develop clearer communication, healthier coping, and a stronger sense of purpose.

Approaches for Online Therapy and How They Help

John Collins integrates several therapeutic approaches that translate well to online care. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client's experience guides the work; it helps with building self-awareness, improving self-esteem, and strengthening communication. Psychodynamic therapy explores patterns from past relationships and internal conflicts that influence current feelings and behaviors, which can support people facing recurring relationship problems, persistent mood issues, or struggles with identity. EMDR is a trauma-focused method used to process distressing memories and reduce their emotional impact; when appropriate, it can be incorporated into treatment for trauma, PTSD, and lingering effects of abuse.

Deciding which approach or combination of approaches to use is a collaborative process. John works with each person to identify goals, consider preferences, and tailor interventions so that therapy feels like a good fit rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. This collaborative stance helps clients stay engaged and make steady progress.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for scheduling and for choosing the format that feels most comfortable. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy life phases or when in-person visits are difficult, while allowing licensed professionals to apply the same therapeutic principles in a way that fits each client's life.