Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Nydia Collins, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Trauma and Anxiety
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 104587
- NPI
- 1598012080
- Experience
- 22 years
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Location
- California
These details come from information Nydia supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- CBT methods
- Client-centered work
- Mindfulness skills
About Nydia
Nydia Collins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with 22 years of experience. She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and compassion fatigue. Sessions are available in English and Spanish, and she accepts international clients.
Nydia uses straightforward methods to help people manage symptoms and regain footing. She draws on client-centered work to listen closely to what matters most. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking. Mindfulness practices appear in sessions to help ground attention and reduce reactivity.
When trauma is part of someone's story, Nydia includes approaches designed for processing difficult memories. She also uses skills from dialectical behavior therapy to support emotion regulation and healthier coping. Motivational interviewing helps when people want practical help with change and follow-through.
Nydia describes therapy as a collaborative process. She talks with clients about goals, then tries different tools to see what fits. Sessions are direct and practical, with an emphasis on small, doable changes that fit everyday life.
She aims to make clinical ideas accessible and plain. People who are juggling work, family, and health pressures often find this helpful. To begin, follow the site flow to review online therapy options and complete the brief matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session.
BHow sessions work
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Client-centered work focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the client. It aims to clarify values and goals and uses conversation to guide the next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people notice patterns of thinking that feed anxiety or low mood and practices alternative thoughts and behaviors to reduce distress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and tolerating distress when situations feel overwhelming.Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try different methods, and adjust the plan as needed. This is a collaborative process where preferences, life demands, and what gets results guide the choice of techniques.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules by removing commute time and allowing sessions during a lunch break or between appointments. It also lets clients use shorter check-ins or choose audio-only contact when video is difficult. Licensed professionals adapt exercises, homework, and mindfulness practices to the online setting so skills can be practiced between sessions.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
22+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Nydia helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and compassion fatigue. She also focuses on attachment issues, communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, life purpose, post-traumatic stress, self-love, social anxiety and women's issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, collaborative style that combines listening with active skills work. Techniques include client-centered conversations, cognitive behavioral strategies, DBT skills, EMDR elements, and mindfulness practice.
How much experience does she have?
She has 22 years of experience in clinical social work. That experience informs a pragmatic approach to common life stressors.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California. Her profile lists California as the location for licensure.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are accepted as noted in the profile.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is pricing handled?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen plan and region.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the site flow.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers