Stephanie Collins, LCSW

Stephanie Collins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 21 years of experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self-esteem, and ADHD. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not accept international clients.

Collins uses practical, evidence-based techniques in her work. She combines elements of cognitive behavioral approaches, mindfulness, and somatic practices to help people notice how thoughts, body sensations, and behaviors interact. That can look like learning new breathing patterns, naming unhelpful thought habits, and practicing small behavioral shifts between sessions.

Her approach treats stress as something that lives in the nervous system as well as the mind. Sessions often include breath work and other body-focused exercises alongside discussion. Collins also addresses confidence and self-esteem by practicing specific skills and testing beliefs in everyday situations.

She trained at California State University, Sacramento for her Master of Social Work and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin. Her background includes two decades of clinical practice in California, and she blends that experience with straightforward techniques clients can use at home.

Outside of work she walks her dog, practices hot yoga, and cooks. Those personal interests inform a practical, down-to-earth style in sessions. If someone wants help with recurring anger, workplace frustration, or built-up resentment, Collins offers clear strategies to manage responses and reduce escalation over time.

How her therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions