I have years of experience helping clients cope with both the symptoms as well as the underlying causes of their struggles with issues of anxiety, trauma and PTSD, depression, difficulty managing anger, alcohol or other substance use disorders, and relational difficulties that often stem from low self-confidence and the need for updated and enhanced communication skills. My clinical style combines a personal approach that aims to make the client feel genuinely understood, supported, and safe. I utilize a variety of therapeutic interventions that help to update coping skills and strategies, while operating from a psychodynamic base that can facilitate both shorter- and longer-term psychodynamic psychotherapy for deeper-reaching, more stable positive change. I am also certified to provide EMDR when appropriate. I received a Master's degree in Social Work from Loyola University Chicago in 2010. I currently reside in Louisiana.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Depression, Coping with life changes, Communication Problems, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Fatherhood Issues, Guilt and Shame, Life Purpose, Midlife Crisis, Narcissism, Post-traumatic Stress, Sexuality
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Psychodynamic Therapy
IL LCSW 149015862
LA LCSW 16951
IN LCSW 34006775A
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for John Collins. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
John listened and helped me identify self-issues I may not have discovered otherwise and h on me to look at things from alternate viewpoints.. He is very patient and worked to provide me with tools and skills to deal with various situations. Overall, I believe I’m on the road to becoming a better/healthier person with more self-value thanks to John.
Written on Sep 12, 2023 after therapy with John for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
John is incredible. I’ve seen more progress in my personal life in the last 9 months than I have in the previous 10 years of therapy. He is an active listener and very attuned to my needs as a client and as a human. Everyone needs a John.
Written on Jul 18, 2023 after therapy with John for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
John really listens to me, and I feel as though we can relate to one another on a deep level. I can be pretty intense sometimes, and John is able to keep up with me while at the same time guiding me to where I need to be. I can’t recommend him enough!
Written on May 16, 2023 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and career difficulties
John is very informative and really listens to your responses he takes his time to really pay attention to your words
Written on May 04, 2023 after therapy with John for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and bipolar disorder
He is GREAT!!
Written on Mar 12, 2023 after therapy with John for 7 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse
John came into my life at the right time. I was struggling to find purpose and meaning. John’s kindness and wit helped me through that dark time. I couldn’t recommend him more.
Written on Feb 28, 2023 after therapy with John for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, anger management, and intimacy-related issues
