Christina Collins, LMHC, LCPC
- LGBTQIA plus affirming support
- Skills for stress relief
- Trauma informed strategies
About Christina Collins
Her approach is collaborative and solution-focused, with an emphasis on understanding each client’s life, values, and perspective. She views clients as the experts on their own experiences and partners with them to identify a direction forward, whether that path feels clear or is still taking shape. Sessions often stay grounded in the present, while still making room to explore earlier experiences when the past continues to affect daily life and relationships.
Christina draws from a flexible set of strategies to tailor care to each person’s needs. Her clinical toolkit includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which focus on practical skills for thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, as well as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a structured approach often used when working through distressing experiences. She recognizes that even positive change can bring uncertainty, and she aims to support clients with steady, respectful guidance as they take courageous next steps.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Christina Collins have?
Christina Collins has 13 years of experience providing therapy and helping clients work toward their goals.
Is Christina Collins a licensed therapist?
Yes. Christina Collins is licensed as an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) in Indiana (IN LMHC 39004256A) and as an LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) in Illinois (IL LCPC 180010213).
In which languages does Christina Collins provide therapy?
Christina Collins provides therapy in English.
Where is Christina Collins located?
Christina Collins is located in Illinois.
How can I work with Christina Collins as my therapist?
You can work with Christina Collins through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what fits your needs and what is available.
Does Christina Collins work with international clients?
No. Christina Collins does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Christina Collins cost?
The cost of therapy can vary based on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the “Start Therapy” button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the “Start Therapy” button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Practical, Skills-Based Therapy in an Online Format
Christina Collins integrates evidence-informed approaches that can translate well to online therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence one another, and it can be especially helpful when stress, anxiety, low mood, or unhelpful patterns start to feel stuck. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes practical skills such as emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, supporting clients who want more steadiness in relationships and day-to-day coping. For clients who want to address the impact of distressing experiences, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) offers a structured way to work through painful memories and reduce how strongly they show up in the present.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Christina collaborates with clients to understand what they are hoping for, what has or has not worked before, and which strategies feel most comfortable and aligned with their goals and preferences. The pace and focus can be adjusted over time as needs evolve.
Online therapy also adds practical flexibility. Clients can meet through video calls or phone sessions, and can also use live chat or text-based messaging. This range of options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and stay connected between sessions when support would be most helpful.