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- CBT
- Psychodynamic work
- Parenting support
About Jon
LCSW Jon Collings is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Missouri with 27 years of practice. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, parenting, self-esteem, depression, family concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, coping with life changes, codependency, and young adult issues. Jon uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and psychodynamic ideas to guide his work.
Jon explains that thoughts shape feelings and choices. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. He also draws on psychodynamic approaches to uncover recurring patterns from past relationships that affect current reactions.
Sessions aim to set clear, attainable goals. Jon works with people to define goals and practice skills between meetings. That often includes testing new behaviors and reviewing what does or does not work in daily life.
He has a background in psychology and social work and brings long experience working with relational and mood concerns. The emphasis is practical - change thought patterns, notice emotional shifts, and alter behavior accordingly. Parents and young adults often seek help for parenting strain, codependency, and life-stage transitions.
People can expect straightforward talk about thoughts, feelings, and actions. Jon mixes structured CBT exercises with discussions about life history and relationship patterns. The result is a blend of skill-building and insight work aimed at helping people manage symptoms and move forward.
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How CBT and Psychodynamic Work for Remote Sessions
CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and behaving. It uses short exercises, thought records, and practical homework to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change patterns that cause distress. Psychodynamic therapy looks for repeating relationship patterns rooted in earlier experiences and helps people recognize how those patterns show up now.Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust based on what helps. Clients and the therapist decide together whether more skills-based CBT or deeper psychodynamic work fits the needs and preferences presented in sessions.
Confirm specific session formats before booking because the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around school, work, or caregiving by removing commute time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use conversation-based meetings while keeping focus on exercises and between-session practice that support measurable progress.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
27+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting concerns, self-esteem, depression, family issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy problems, coping with life changes, codependency, and young adult issues.
What therapeutic approaches does he use?
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to change unhelpful thoughts and psychodynamic therapy to look at deeper relationship patterns. Sessions typically combine skills practice and insight-oriented discussion.
How much experience does he have?
He has 27 years of clinical experience working as a psychotherapist in a range of relational and mood-related concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - licensed in Missouri and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing details are provided when arranging care.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the provided process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.