Scheherazade Collins , LMFT

Scheherazade Collins is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 12 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, eating and food-related issues, attention and motivation concerns, self-esteem difficulties, and those seeking peak performance coaching. Scheherazade approaches each person with the assumption that they are the expert of their own story and that existing strengths can be used to overcome current challenges.

She has extensive experience using QEEG-guided neurofeedback to address a range of symptoms and diagnoses, and has worked with both adults and children in clinical settings. While serving as a primary therapist at Linden’s Attention Learning Center, she supported hundreds of clients and gained experience applying neurofeedback for attention disorders, mood concerns, and autism spectrum differences. She also received further training aligned with the Biofeedback Certification International Alliance and holds certification as a HeartMath Certified Practitioner for stress management.

As a former professional ballerina with training in sport psychology, Scheherazade has a particular interest in supporting elite performers and people in high-stress professions. Her practice includes work on peak performance and mental skills training, performance anxiety, coping strategies, career transitions, and recovery from athletic injury, alongside work with gifted children and others navigating high-pressure environments. She combines specialized training and practical experience to tailor care to each individual’s goals and context.

Therapeutic approaches for online care and performance support

Schemaherazade Collins uses a mix of evidence-informed therapies to meet different needs. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the person’s own goals and insights guide the work; it is especially useful for building self-esteem, clarifying values, and navigating life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and is commonly used for anxiety, depression, panic, and many everyday stressors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and reducing impulsive or self-harming behaviors, which can be helpful for mood instability and coping under pressure.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Scheherazade works collaboratively with each person to determine which strategies best fit their goals, needs, and preferences, and she adapts methods over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy with Scheherazade is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These formats make it easier for people in different locations or high-demand professions to access licensed professionals, maintain continuity of care when life changes arise, and practice skills between sessions in everyday settings.