Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Stephanie Collins, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Stress
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 29060
- NPI
- 1538864822
- Experience
- 21 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Stephanie 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
- Mindfulness practice
- Somatic breath work
About Stephanie
Stephanie Collins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with 21 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, anger, self esteem, and ADHD, plus related issues such as isolation, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety.
She uses straightforward, practical methods in sessions. That includes talking through how thoughts affect feelings and behaviors. She also incorporates breath-based somatic work to help calm the nervous system.
Sessions typically blend cognitive approaches with mindfulness and body-centered techniques. That means working on skills to manage panic and anxiety while noticing how stress shows up in the body. The aim is steady, manageable change rather than quick fixes.
Her background includes a Master of Social Work from California State University, Sacramento and a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin. She has practiced in California since leaving Texas in 1990.
Outside of work she spends time walking her dog, practicing hot yoga, and cooking. Her style is practical and down-to-earth, geared toward everyday life demands like work, family, health, and money pressures.
People who choose her often want clear tools for anxiety, better stress management, and help rebuilding confidence. She helps clients break problems into steps they can try between sessions.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Stephanie uses cognitive-based techniques to look at how thoughts shape feelings and behaviors, teaching concrete strategies to reduce anxiety and manage panic. She pairs that with mindfulness practice to build awareness of emotional triggers and improve moment-to-moment regulation.She also integrates somatic work focused on breath and body cues. This approach helps people recognize where stress sits in the nervous system and learn breathing tools and brief body-based exercises to reduce tension during high-anxiety moments.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist and client decide collaboratively which methods to prioritize, based on current goals, symptoms, and what feels useful in practice.
Confirm specific session formats and scheduling options before booking, since format details are set by the practice. Online care can make it easier to fit sessions around work, family, and other obligations, and it can reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited or sessions without video when bandwidth is a concern. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises for remote sessions so tools learned work in daily life.
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Additional focus areas
Experience
21+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, self esteem, and ADHD, plus related issues like panic attacks, PTSD symptoms, social anxiety, and loneliness.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, skills-based work such as cognitive approaches, mindfulness, and somatic breath techniques to address thoughts, feelings, and bodily responses.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 21 years of experience providing social work and clinical services in California.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and practices in that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept clients from other countries?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers