Dr. Shelia Williamson Collins, LPC, LCPC

Dr. Shelia Williamson Collins is a counselor with nearly 20 years of behavioral health experience and 18 years in practice, supporting adults through a wide range of concerns that can include stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, anger, addiction and relapse prevention, trauma-related challenges, grief, relationship and family concerns, and major life transitions.

She holds a PhD in General Psychology from Northcentral University, a master’s degree in Community Counseling, and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Chicago State University. Her professional background includes work in an adult inpatient psychiatric unit, outpatient behavioral health services, community-based mental health programs, and residential substance use treatment settings, giving her a broad perspective on what people may need at different points in their lives.

Dr. Collins describes her style as person-centered, with an emphasis on listening closely and making space for each person’s story. Her primary methods include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), approaches often used to help people understand patterns, build coping skills, and strengthen emotion regulation. She views voicing concerns as an important first step and works collaboratively toward practical, healthy goals, including discussing preferences such as weekly sessions when possible.

In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Collins holds the credentials LPC and LCPC, reflecting professional licensure as a counselor.