- Anger management
- Relationship strain
- Practical coaching
About Tina
Tina Collins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New Jersey with 21 years of professional experience. She helps people who are dealing with relationship strain, family conflict, anger, stress, anxiety, grief, and changes in life circumstances. Tina frames the first step of getting help as a courageous move and acknowledges the strengths each person brings to therapy.
Her work focuses on practical, action-oriented conversations. She listens for patterns that keep problems repeating, and then helps people try different ways of responding. Sessions typically include clear, usable strategies for managing strong feelings and for handling difficult interactions with others.
Tina describes clients as the experts in their own stories. She partners with people to identify strengths they can use when challenges arise. That can mean practicing new responses to anger, organizing steps to manage life changes, or planning smaller habits that improve sleep and mood.
Over two decades of work have given Tina experience across many concerns, from parenting strains to career stress and compassion fatigue. She offers straightforward coaching-style guidance when people want concrete steps in addition to therapy. Her approach stays focused on what a person wants to change and what they can realistically try between sessions.
People who reach out should expect direct conversation, practical tools, and help turning insights into habits. Tina encourages prospective clients to acknowledge their own strengths and to take the next step when they are ready.
How evidence-based approaches fit into online work
Many evidence-based techniques focus on changing how people respond to strong emotions. One common approach teaches skills for noticing triggers, slowing down reactions, and choosing a different response. It can help with workplace frustration, snapping at loved ones, or long-standing resentment.Another useful method breaks problems into manageable steps and practices new habits between sessions. This approach suits people who want concrete exercises for sleep, stress, or rebuilding trust after conflict. It emphasizes small, repeatable actions rather than abstract discussion.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will review your goals, try a few methods, and adjust based on what helps most. Clients and the therapist work together to pick techniques that match personal preferences and everyday constraints.
Confirm session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Online work can make sessions easier to schedule, allow shorter check-ins during a busy day, and reduce travel time. It can also let people use phone-only options when bandwidth is limited or avoid video when they prefer not to be on camera. These practical benefits often help therapy fit into real life without changing the clinical focus.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
Tina works with relationship strain, family conflict, anger, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, sleep problems, parenting, self esteem, career concerns, depression, coaching needs, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
What is her style in sessions?
She focuses on practical conversation and action. Sessions emphasize clear strategies you can use between meetings to manage feelings and interactions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 21 years of professional experience working with the range of concerns listed above.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New Jersey and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.