- Focus on skills
- Mindful breathing
- Evidence-based methods
About Stephanie
Stephanie Collins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 21 years of experience in California. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, panic attacks, grief, anger, low self-esteem, and attention-related concerns. Her approach is hands-on and practical, with calm guidance and clear steps for managing symptoms.
She uses techniques from cognitive behavioral work to look at thoughts that feed anxiety. She combines this with mindfulness practices to help people slow down and notice what is happening in the moment. Stephanie also brings somatic breath work into sessions so clients can learn ways to calm their nervous system.
Stephanie tailors each session to the person in front of her. She focuses on simple, teachable skills that can be used between sessions. Conversations are respectful and straightforward, aimed at building confidence and reducing overwhelm.
Her work often includes short exercises, breath-based practices, and talking through patterns that keep anxiety and panic cycles active. She encourages practice outside of sessions so new skills become usable in daily life.
Outside of clinical work she spends time walking her dog, practicing hot yoga, and cooking. Those activities inform a practical outlook on managing stress and building routines that support wellbeing.
Approaches that address body and thought patterns
Stephanie uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns that feed anxiety and panic. This work focuses on practical steps and experiments to test beliefs and change behavior.She also incorporates mindfulness practices to increase moment-to-moment awareness. Mindfulness helps reduce reactivity and gives people tools to notice sensations, thoughts, and urges without acting on them.
Somatic breath work is another strand of her approach. These gentle body-based exercises aim to calm the nervous system and offer immediate tools for managing panic and high arousal.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That process may involve trying different techniques and adjusting as progress is made.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when needed. It also lets people practice skills in their day-to-day environment while getting guidance from a licensed professional.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
21+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, panic attacks, grief, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and loneliness.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and conversational. Sessions combine teachable skills, breath work, and discussion to reduce overwhelm and build confidence.
How much experience does she have?
She has 21 years of clinical experience working in California settings and with a range of stress and anxiety concerns.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.