About Stephanie
Stephanie Collins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 21 years of practice in California. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self-esteem, and ADHD concerns. Her approach is direct and practical, aimed at easing daily struggles and restoring a sense of control.
Her work balances talking and body-focused strategies. She pays attention to how stress shows up in the nervous system and uses breathing and body-awareness techniques alongside conversations about thoughts and behavior.
How Stephanie works
Sessions focus on skills you can use between visits, not just ideas discussed in the room. Stephanie trained at California State University, Sacramento for her Master of Social Work and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin.
She has practiced in California for many years and brings steady experience to common challenges such as panic attacks, social anxiety, isolation, and post-traumatic stress reactions. She aims to tailor each plan to the person in front of her, matching the pace and focus to individual needs. Stephanie emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and practical steps that fit real life.
Outside of work she enjoys walking her dog, hot yoga, and cooking. Parents reading on a phone will find direct language and clear tools in her sessions. The focus is on manageable changes, short-term coping, and building confidence over time.
What Stephanie works with
The areas below are the ones Stephanie selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Anger management
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Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 21 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | California |
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Online support options
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Stephanie uses evidence-based techniques that combine talking work and body-focused practices. One approach centers on examining and changing unhelpful thought patterns to reduce anxiety and improve mood; this helps people spot thought habits and practice new responses. Another emphasis is on somatic or body-awareness work, which uses breath and gentle exercises to calm a busy nervous system and reduce physical symptoms of stress and panic.Finding the right mix of techniques is collaborative. The therapist will work with each person to review goals, try approaches, and adjust based on what helps most. Sessions may include short exercises, practice tasks to try between meetings, and regular check-ins about progress.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video lets people use visual cues and taught breathing exercises. Phone sessions are useful when a camera is not wanted or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging work well for shorter check-ins, quick skill coaching, or when scheduling a full session is difficult. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and maintain regular contact with a licensed professional.
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