Stephanie Collins

Stephanie Collins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, and isolation. She meets people with trauma and abuse histories, survivors of sexual assault, and those coping with cancer and domestic violence. Her focus is practical and person-centered, aiming to collaborate on realistic goals that fit each person’s life.

Stephanie uses a client-centered stance that treats the person as the expert on their own experience. She brings curiosity and a non-judgmental attitude to sessions, and she works side by side with clients to set useful, achievable goals. Sessions emphasize clear guidance, resources, and steps people can try between meetings.

Her approach includes cognitive behavioral ideas to identify patterns of thinking and behavior that maintain distress. She also uses solution-focused techniques to develop small, early changes that build momentum. When trauma and loss are central, she applies trauma-focused methods aimed at stabilizing emotions and building coping skills.

With ten years of experience, Stephanie supports people through both short-term coaching-style work and longer problem-solving therapy. She encourages shared decision-making so work stays relevant to the client’s priorities. Her style is direct, warm, and practical, with an aim to help people make steady progress.

Stephanie practices in Wisconsin and conducts sessions in English. People who want to begin can use the site's Start Therapy flow to find a match and schedule according to therapist availability.

How these approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy means the therapist focuses on what matters to the person and follows their lead. In practice this looks like asking about priorities, checking in often, and adjusting the plan when something isn’t working. It helps when someone needs a respectful, collaborative space to talk through loneliness or life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. Online sessions can use this method to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and test small changes between meetings. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns where concrete practice helps.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then try methods that fit those aims. This is a collaborative process where techniques are adjusted based on what helps most.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Discuss scheduling and the kinds of sessions available during the matching and scheduling steps so arrangements fit daily routines.