Therapist profile
Dr. Christina Collins, LCMHC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - Relationships and Grief
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- Attachment-based work
- Emotion-focused methods
- Expressive arts informed
About Christina
Dr. Christina Collins is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina with 16 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, LGBT issues, and challenges around intimacy and self-esteem.
Her approach focuses on helping people notice their inner experience and build a steadier self-relationship. Sessions aim to increase awareness and strengthen the sense of direction a person carries into daily life. She draws on emotionally-focused work and attachment ideas to address how early patterns shape current relationships.
Christina also supports people navigating serious physical illness, caregiving strain, and the grief that often follows life change. She pays attention to how the body and emotions interact and uses experiential methods when helpful. Practical communication skills and strategies for managing stress are part of her work when needed.
Her training includes a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Appalachian State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and English from the University of North Carolina Wilmington. She lists expressive arts methods, somatic experiencing, and work on emotional neglect among her additional training.
Sessions are conducted with adults and the focus is on helping individuals clarify goals and make steady progress. People who want a conversational, emotionally-aware style that links past patterns to present problems may find this approach helpful.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based work focuses on patterns in close relationships and how those patterns affect feelings and behavior. It looks at how people connect, withdraw, and respond under stress, and helps identify new ways of relating that reduce repeated conflict and loneliness.Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on identifying and deepening the experience of core emotions. It helps people name what they feel in the moment and use that information to change interaction patterns and repair ruptures in relationships.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflecting so people can explore their concerns at their own pace. This approach supports clearer self-understanding and helps people decide practical next steps based on their goals.
Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the work. The therapist will discuss needs, goals, and preferences and together decide which methods to emphasize. That collaborative process can shift as progress is made.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling around work, caregiving, and medical appointments. They can also allow for shorter check-ins when a full hour is not needed or be scheduled at times that reduce travel and disruption to daily life.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
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What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, LGBT concerns, intimacy and self-esteem among other related topics.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is emotionally aware and client-centered, focusing on inner experience and relational patterns. She uses experiential elements and communication work when useful.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 16 years of clinical experience practicing as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor.
Where is she based and what are her credentials?
She practices in North Carolina and holds the NC LCMHC credential.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are used?
Confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not list specific formats. The site matching step will show how sessions can be scheduled.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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