Licensed clinical social worker recordNew Jersey
Tina Collins, LCSW
New Jersey
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Relationships and Anger
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New Jersey
- LCSW, licence 44SC05452600
- NPI
- 1831546662
- Experience
- 21 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New Jersey
These details come from information Tina 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
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Life transitions
About Tina
Tina Collins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey with 21 years of professional experience. She helps people who are dealing with relationship strain, family conflict, anger, anxiety, depression, grief, and stress. Tina also supports people facing life transitions, parenting challenges, intimacy-related concerns, sleep difficulties, career questions, ADHD-related issues, and compassion fatigue.
Her style is straightforward and practical. She treats clients as the experts in their own lives and highlights the strengths they already have. Sessions focus on clear goals and manageable steps rather than abstract language or lengthy theory. Tina encourages clients to notice small changes that can make daily life feel more manageable.
In a typical session she listens to what is currently causing the most difficulty, then works with the person to set short-term objectives. Conversations can include problem-solving, skills practice, and planning how to try different approaches between meetings. She may address patterns that keep problems repeating and suggest new ways of responding to stressful situations.
Tina draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address trauma, anxiety, and anger. She aims for practical tools people can use right away, such as strategies to reduce reactivity and steps to improve sleep and routine. The emphasis is on usable methods that fit into everyday life.
To begin, readers are asked to use the site's matching and scheduling process. That initial step gathers basic information and helps set up a first appointment to discuss goals and next steps.
BHow sessions work
Approaches used and how online sessions are handled
Tina works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical changes. One common approach she uses targets anxious and depressive symptoms by identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors. This helps people reduce worry and increase small activities that improve mood.She also uses methods designed for trauma and stress that focus on managing strong reactions and building coping skills. These techniques aim to reduce reactivity, improve sleep routines, and restore day-to-day functioning after difficult events.
Choosing the right method is part of the work together. Tina will talk through what feels most useful based on a person’s goals, symptoms, and daily demands. Treatment plans are adjusted over time so the approach fits the client’s needs and preferences.
Session formats were not specified in the biography, so confirm the available session options before booking. Online care can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins during a workday, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can also use remote sessions to continue focused skill practice and homework between meetings.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
21+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Tina works with relationship strain, family conflict, anger, anxiety, depression, grief, stress, parenting challenges, intimacy issues, sleep problems, ADHD-related concerns, career questions, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques focused on clear goals and skills. Sessions emphasize problem-solving and tools clients can try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 21 years of professional experience working with adults on interpersonal and life transition issues.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New Jersey.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are used for sessions?
The original biography did not specify formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and getting started work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, 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