Stephanie Collins, LCSW

Licensed in California · 21 years in practice

Stephanie Collins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than two decades of practice in California.

License and registration

LCSW, California: 29060 · expires March 2026
NPI: 1538864822 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 21
Languages: English

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About Stephanie

Stephanie Collins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than two decades of practice in California. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self-esteem, and challenges related to ADHD. Her approach is practical and down-to-earth, aimed at making daily life feel more manageable.

Stephanie focuses on breathing and body-based techniques alongside work on thoughts and behavior. Sessions often include simple somatic breath work and strategies to notice how thinking patterns shape feelings.

Background and approach

She uses clear, concrete steps that people can try between meetings. Her style is warm and respectful. She listens first, then works with each person to set small, realistic goals.

Conversations and exercises are adapted to what feels useful for the individual rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan. Stephanie trained for her Master of Social Work at California State University, Sacramento, and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin. She brings about 21 years of clinical experience to her practice in California.

Outside of work she enjoys walking her dog, practicing hot yoga, and cooking. Those activities inform her belief that small daily routines can support emotional well-being.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Stephanie lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Online support

Approaches and online session options that fit your life

Stephanie often combines breath-focused somatic work with cognitive techniques that look at thought patterns. Somatic breath work helps people notice and calm physical tension, which can reduce the intensity of stress and panic. Cognitive-based techniques look at how thoughts influence feelings and behavior, and they teach practical ways to test and change unhelpful thinking.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process and happens together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, and then tailor exercises and pacing to the individual. Clients and therapist decide together which techniques to use and how to try them between sessions.

Online therapy here can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs. Video is useful for deeper conversations and guided breathing practice. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging can be helpful for brief check-ins, quick skills coaching, or when a short touchpoint fits a busy day. These options make scheduling more flexible and help people keep progress moving even when life gets crowded.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does she help with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self-esteem, and ADHD, plus related issues like panic, social anxiety, isolation, and post-traumatic stress.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is down-to-earth and collaborative. She uses breathing and body-based exercises with work on thoughts and behavior to create practical steps people can use day to day.

What is her background and experience?

She has about 21 years of clinical experience and combines practical skills with supportive listening to help people set realistic goals.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds the Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential (LCSW) and practices in California.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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

How do I begin working with her?

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