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Entry 101939Georgia / United States

Derrick Collins

Derrick Collins, LPC

Georgia 29 years in practice

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Licensed counselor - anxiety and family issues

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  • CBT methods
  • Emotion-focused work
  • Solution-focused steps

About Derrick

LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) with 29 years of experience. Derrick Collins helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and related issues such as self-esteem and career stress.

Derrick uses a directed, interactive conversation style. Sessions tend to be practical and focused. He draws on cognitive-behavioral, emotionally-focused, and solution-focused ideas to help people identify problems and try concrete steps for change.

He works with a broad range of concerns that include trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and process addictions, anger, bipolar challenges, and coping with life changes. He also supports people dealing with parenting strain, communication problems, control issues, loneliness, and workplace stress.

Derrick describes his approach as eclectic and active. He guides discussions toward small experiments and new ways of responding. Sessions may include talking through patterns, testing new behaviors between meetings, and sharpening practical problem-solving skills.

People who choose him can expect a clinician who aims to match pace to what they can handle. He avoids pushing beyond a client's limits and prefers a nonjudgmental tone. To begin, users are asked to follow the site's process to select an option and schedule a first session.

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How his approaches guide online work

He commonly uses cognitive-behavioral therapy and solution-focused therapy in his work. CBT helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and test different ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety or depression. Solution-focused work looks for practical steps and small changes that move a person toward their goals.

He also draws on emotionally-focused ideas to help people identify and name feelings that influence relationships and intimacy. That approach can clarify how emotions shape interactions and what to try differently in close relationships.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist and client review needs, goals, and preferences and then decide which methods to try. That decision is collaborative and may shift as progress is made.

Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography did not specify formats. Online sessions can often make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow for brief check-ins around work or parenting schedules. Ask about the available session options when you complete the matching questionnaire.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoaching

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

29+ years

Listed in

Michigan, Georgia

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he address?

He addresses stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and related areas such as self-esteem, career stress, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He uses a directed, interactive conversation style that is active and practical. He guides discussions toward concrete steps and experiments between sessions.

How long has he practiced?

He has 29 years of experience working as a clinician.

What credentials and region are listed?

He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - and is listed with connections to Michigan and Georgia. His practice location is Georgia.

Which languages are used in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does he work with international clients?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions scheduled and paid for?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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