Licensed clinical social worker recordWisconsin
Stephanie Collins, LCSW
Wisconsin
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Wisconsin
- LCSW, licence 8846-123
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149.025645
- NPI
- 1518497783
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Wisconsin
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
- Solution-Focused
- Grief support
About Stephanie
Stephanie Collins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois and Wisconsin with ten years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, relationship concerns, and related issues such as cancer and domestic violence. Sessions are intended to be practical and focused on real-life changes.
Stephanie uses a client-centered stance that treats the client as the expert on their experience. She helps people set realistic goals and makes decisions together with them. Her work includes coaching-style conversations alongside clinical tools aimed at short-term problem solving.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) features in her approach when thoughts and behaviors are getting in the way of daily functioning. Solution-Focused methods are used to identify small, achievable steps that move people toward their goals. Trauma-Focused ideas guide work with people who carry the effects of past abuse, assault, or significant loss.
In sessions she offers practical resources and concrete strategies. Expect direct discussion about what is working, what isn’t, and what to try next. The tone is straightforward and collaborative rather than academic.
Her practice is attentive to issues common to women and to people coping with cancer, isolation, or post-traumatic stress. People who want clear goals and step-by-step plans for change may find this approach useful.
BHow sessions work
Remote sessions using client-centered and solution-focused methods
Stephanie often blends client-centered work with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. Client-centered work means the therapist treats the person as the expert on their life and focuses on collaborative decision making. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and helps people try specific experiments to change unhelpful patterns.Solution-Focused Therapy narrows attention to small, achievable steps and practical strategies. This approach is useful for people who want short-term, goal-oriented work and clear measures of progress. The therapist will discuss which methods fit a person’s needs and will adjust the plan as those needs change.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Stephanie will collaborate with each person to determine what feels most useful based on goals and preferences. She outlines options, tries approaches, and revises the plan with client feedback.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time so people can schedule appointments around work or caregiving. These practical benefits are part of deciding whether remote sessions suit someone’s everyday needs.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin, Illinois
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, relationship concerns, and related areas like cancer and domestic violence.
What is her therapy style?
She practices from a client-centered approach and combines coaching, CBT, solution-focused, and trauma-informed techniques to set practical goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of clinical experience working with adults on the listed concerns.
Where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with licensure in Illinois (IL LCSW) and Wisconsin (WI LCSW) and practices from Wisconsin.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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