Stephanie Collins , LCSW

Stephanie Collins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 21 years of clinical experience. She holds a Master of Social Work from California State University, Sacramento and a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin, and has lived and worked in California since leaving Texas in 1990. As an LCSW she is trained to provide psychotherapy and clinical social work services to individuals facing a wide range of emotional and life challenges.

Stephanie focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, anger, self-esteem concerns, and ADHD, and she also works with isolation and loneliness, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety. Her practice integrates evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, and somatic techniques. She emphasizes the connection between the nervous system and emotional experience, incorporating somatic breath work alongside exploration of thoughts and behaviors to reduce distress and build coping skills.

She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and adapts conversations and treatment plans to fit individual needs and goals. Stephanie aims to create a supportive therapeutic relationship so clients can take brave steps toward more satisfying and balanced lives. When not working she enjoys walking her dog in the park, practicing hot yoga, and cooking.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Support

Stephanie uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors; this approach is practical and often used for anxiety, stress, and mood concerns. She also integrates mindfulness techniques that teach present-moment awareness and simple practices to reduce reactivity and increase emotional balance. In addition, somatic methods and breath work are used to address how stress and emotion show up in the body, helping clients learn bodily regulation tools that complement talk-based work.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Stephanie works with each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, and together they determine which techniques will be most helpful at different stages of treatment.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into daily life, and access licensed professionals from wherever the client is located in California.