About John
John Collins is a licensed clinical social worker with 18 years of experience helping people cope with anxiety, trauma, depression, addiction, and relationship struggles. He practices in Louisiana and brings a practical, down-to-earth style to sessions. John aims to make clients feel heard and supported from the first visit.
He combines a psychodynamic foundation with techniques that update coping skills and emotional responses. That means he looks at patterns that developed over time while teaching new ways to handle stress, anger, and communication problems.
How John works
He draws on approaches such as client-centered work, existential ideas, Jungian perspectives, and EMDR when appropriate. John works with people dealing with grief, intimacy-related concerns, fatherhood issues, and life transitions like divorce or midlife shifts. He also addresses addiction, post-traumatic stress, and problems tied to family of origin or feelings of emptiness.
Sessions focus on clear goals and practical tools alongside deeper exploration when needed. His background includes a Master of Social Work from Loyola University Chicago and additional study in philosophy, theology, and consciousness. John has worked in several states and now practices in Louisiana.
He brings nearly two decades of clinical experience to his work. People who value direct, thoughtful conversation and a mix of short-term strategies with longer-term insight tend to fit well with his approach. Sessions aim to be collaborative, focused, and oriented toward meaningful change.
John lists 5 ways of working on the entry:
What John works with
The areas below are the ones John selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Anger management
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family conflicts
- Family of origin issues
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- LGBT
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Narcissism
- Post-traumatic stress
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Sexuality
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 18 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Louisiana |
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Online support options
Practical approaches for online healing
Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and building a strong therapeutic relationship. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects back concerns, and helps people clarify goals and choices; this approach is useful for stress, relationship issues, and self-esteem work.Psychodynamic therapy looks at patterns that came from earlier life experiences and how they show up now. It helps people understand recurring feelings, control issues, and family of origin links so they can change long-standing reactions and improve relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide whether to focus on short-term skills, deeper psychodynamic work, or introduce techniques like EMDR when appropriate. That choice will reflect the client's goals, history, and what feels most helpful in sessions.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video lets people talk face-to-face and use visual cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be a good option for a focused check-in. Live chat or messaging supports brief check-ins, written reflection, and flexible scheduling, making therapy easier to fit into a busy life.
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