- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Somatic breath work
About Stephanie
Stephanie Collins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 21 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self-esteem, and ADHD. Sessions are conducted in English and designed to address everyday problems that feel overwhelming.
She combines practical talk and body-centered work. Stephanie uses cognitive behavioral strategies to look at how thoughts shape feelings and behavior. She also brings mindfulness and somatic breath work into sessions to help manage nervous system responses tied to stress and anger.
In practice she focuses on skills people can use between sessions. That includes breathing exercises to calm intense moments, experiments to test unhelpful thoughts, and small behavioral changes that reduce recurring conflict or frustration. The approach is straightforward and action oriented rather than abstract.
Stephanie trained at California State University, Sacramento for her Master of Social Work and completed a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. She moved to California in 1990 and has built most of her clinical work there.
Outside clinical work she walks her dog, practices hot yoga, and cooks. Those activities inform her belief that simple routines and regular body practices can support changes in mood and reactivity.
People who want concrete techniques for managing anger and stress may find the blend of cognitive work, mindfulness, and somatic practice a practical fit.
Approaches used online and how they help
Stephanie uses several evidence-based approaches in plain terms. Cognitive behavioral techniques look at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and help people test and change unhelpful thinking patterns that fuel anger or anxiety.Mindfulness practice teaches simple attention skills to notice stress signals earlier and reduce reactive responses. Somatic breath work focuses on breathing and body awareness to calm the nervous system when tension rises.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review symptoms, goals, and what feels practical in daily life, then try methods that match those needs. Adjustments are made based on how the client responds over a few sessions.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking since the profile does not list them. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work and family life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people use body-based exercises at home between sessions. Licensed professionals can explain which techniques work best in an online setting and adapt sessions to each person's schedule and preferences.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
21+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, self-esteem issues, and ADHD, plus related problems such as panic, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and loneliness.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style mixes practical talk with body-centered exercises. Expect cognitive work on thoughts and somatic breath techniques to manage intense moments.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 21 years of clinical experience practicing in California after completing a Master of Social Work.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a California LCSW and practices from California.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as the profile does not list specific formats.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin scheduling a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.