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Dr. Shelia Williamson Collins, LPC, LCPC

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma, Abuse Anger management Depression
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

Hello, I am Dr. Shelia Williamson Collins, PhD, NCC, LCMHC, CCMHC, LCAS, CCS, SAP, MAC. I am a board certified clinical mental health counselor and addiction counselor with nearly 20 years of experience in behavioral health. I am licensed as a clinical counselor in the states of North Carolina, Illinois, and Alaska. I have a PhD in General Psychology from Northcentral University. I also have a master's degree in Community Counseling and a bachelor's degree in psychology from Chicago State University.

I have worked in an adult inpatient psychiatric unit, outpatient behavioral clinic, community-based mental health services, and residential substance abuse treatment programs. My counseling style is person-centered. I have a diverse therapeutic approach to counseling. However, my primary approach includes cognitive-behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy. I specialize in mood disorders, anger management, addictions education, and relapse prevention.

I believe that everyone has a story to tell; and I am here to listen. Giving voice to your concerns and issues is the first step to healing. We can accomplish this together.

It would be my honor to work with you to assist you in reaching your healthy goals.
Please let me know if you would prefer weekly sessions, and I will do my best to accommodate.


Professional experience

14yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma, Abuse Anger management Depression

Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Mood disorders

Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

AK LPC 172820

IL LCPC 180009872

NC LCMHC 10148

Reviews

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Dr. Collin’s is a great listener and she is great at identifying issues and explaining how to cope through them

Written on May 09, 2024 after therapy with Shelia for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and bipolar disorder

Dr Williamson Collins seems to be really kind and understanding. She listens and tries to get deeper inquiry into issues I am having. So far she has been helpful even with only one session completed.

Written on May 08, 2024 after therapy with Shelia for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and adhd

This doctor is very kind and compassionate. She makes me feel heard.

Written on May 01, 2024 after therapy with Shelia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

I feel like I'm a difficult case because I'm a social worker but my therapist knows how to speak to me in a way that helps me understand. I enjoy my therapy sessions with Dr. Collins and I feel like she is very knowledgeable.

Written on Apr 06, 2024 after therapy with Shelia for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and adhd

Dr. Williamson's incite is right on. I value her input. She reduces situations to bite size lessons and helps me understand my reasoning behind my behaviors.

Written on Mar 12, 2024 after therapy with Shelia for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem

Dr. Williamson-Collins listens well and always gives me applicable advice when I voice my concerns about how I am processing information and the perspectives that I would like to adopt.

Written on Mar 08, 2024 after therapy with Shelia for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety