- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Mindfulness techniques
About Chinell
Dr. Chinell Collins is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are struggling with stress, anxiety, anger, addiction, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy problems, and other life changes. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use in daily life to manage strong feelings and improve functioning.
She favors clear, skills-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy while also drawing on Motivational Interviewing and Mindfulness techniques. In a session she helps clients notice patterns that keep problems going, test new ways of responding, and build small habits that reduce reactivity over time. Conversations are straightforward and goal-oriented rather than abstract.
Her background includes extensive work with people dealing with drug and alcohol addiction as well as food and relational addictions. She has also worked with trauma, low self-esteem, mood disorders, and sleep problems. Volunteer work with people facing homelessness has informed her approach to practical problem solving and hope-focused coaching.
People who come to her often want to change how they respond when frustrated at work, snap at loved ones, or carry long-held resentment. She helps them identify triggers, practice different responses, and use brief coping skills between sessions. The aim is to reduce the frequency and intensity of angry reactions through repeated practice.
Dr. Collins blends structured therapy tools with motivational techniques so clients can set realistic goals, stay engaged, and measure progress. She encourages clear communication, healthier boundaries, and routines that support mood and impulse control. Sessions are conducted in English and follow Pennsylvania LPC practice.
How her therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Dr. Collins commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing when working with anger and related concerns. CBT helps people spot automatic thoughts and behaviors that fuel anger and then practice specific alternatives. Motivational Interviewing supports finding personal reasons to change and boosting commitment to new habits.She also integrates Mindfulness techniques to help clients notice body signals and mid-moment reactions before they escalate. Mindfulness exercises can make it easier to pause, take a breath, and choose a different response when tension rises.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She treats the choice of methods as collaborative, checking in about what feels useful and adjusting tools to match goals and preferences. That way clients build a plan they can actually use between sessions.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life - for example they can reduce travel time, allow for shorter check-ins during a workday break, or avoid the need to be on camera if that helps someone engage. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to remote settings so skills are practiced in everyday situations.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related problems does she address?
She works with adults who struggle with irritability, quick temper with close people, workplace frustration, resentment, and living alongside someone else who has strong reactions.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses practical, skills-based work that focuses on identifying triggers and trying new responses. Sessions combine behavioral tools, motivational techniques, and mindfulness practices.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working with issues such as addiction, trauma, mood disorders, and relationship problems.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania and practices according to that credential.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are sessions paid for and how much do they cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.