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- Somatic breath work
- Mindfulness practice
- Cognitive techniques
About Stephanie
LCSW in California with 21 years of practice, Stephanie Collins focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, anger, self esteem, and ADHD. She offers therapy in English and brings long experience working with panic, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, and loneliness.
Stephanie uses practical methods that link body and thought. She combines breath-based somatic work with mindfulness and cognitive-behavioral techniques. Sessions include noticing how the nervous system holds stress and testing small changes in thinking and behavior.
Her approach is straightforward. She pays attention to how thoughts shape feelings and how the body stores tension. Breath work and basic somatic exercises are used alongside conversations about everyday patterns and coping skills.
Stephanie trained at California State University, Sacramento where she earned a Master of Social Work. She also holds a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin and has worked in California since 1990.
In sessions she adapts interventions to what the person needs at the moment. That can mean short practical skills for immediate relief or slower work on self-esteem and confidence. Outside work she spends time walking her dog, doing hot yoga, and cooking.
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How evidence-based methods translate to online sessions
Stephanie draws on cognitive-behavioral techniques to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking. That work looks like short experiments between sessions, practical homework, and step-by-step changes to everyday routines.She also uses mindfulness practices to increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity. Mindfulness in sessions can include simple focused-breath exercises and attention training that help with anxiety and panic symptoms.
Somatic approaches are part of her practice too. These involve breath-based exercises and gentle body-awareness techniques to reduce bodily tension and help regulate the nervous system, which can be useful for trauma, panic, and chronic stress.
Finding the right mix is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to pick methods that fit the client's goals, needs, and comfort. That means adjusting pace, mixing skills practice with conversation, and checking in about progress.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins on stressful days, and reduce time spent traveling to appointments.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
21+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, self esteem issues, and ADHD, and also focuses on panic, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, and loneliness.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical mix of cognitive-behavioral ideas, mindfulness, and somatic breath work to address how thoughts and the body maintain stress.
How much experience does she have?
She has 21 years of clinical experience practicing in California.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
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 begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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