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Jonathan Collins

Jonathan Collins

LPC · Texas

Supportive counselor using practical therapy approaches

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  • Warm interactive style
  • Practical skill building
  • Focus on relationships

About Jonathan

Jonathan Collins is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with 14 years of clinical experience. He uses a warm, interactive style and adapts sessions to match each person's needs. He focuses on everyday struggles like anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship concerns. Jonathan also addresses issues such as ADHD, addictions, grief, and self-esteem.

He has worked across many settings, including college counseling, vocational services, community mental health, inpatient residential treatment centers, and psychiatric hospitalization. That background informs how he plans sessions and structures support. He has also led psychoeducational and process groups.

Jonathan draws on a mix of approaches when appropriate. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Gottman Method ideas depending on the situation. He avoids labels and focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions.

People come to him for a range of concerns from trauma and grief to parenting and career stress. He also lists adoption and foster care among his additional focus areas. He aims to tailor conversation and goals to each person’s circumstances.

Starting therapy with him involves a collaborative plan. He works to create clear, manageable goals and helps clients practice new skills over time. He emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion throughout treatment.

How Jonathan’s approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most and take small committed steps toward those values while accepting difficult thoughts or feelings. It can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like worry or low mood. It often includes practical exercises to use between sessions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathetic, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens, reflects, and helps people find their own solutions to problems. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jonathan will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, preferences, and daily life. That means checking in and adjusting strategies as needed so the plan stays useful and realistic. Because the original profile does not list specific session formats, confirm current online session options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use exercises and worksheets between meetings to reinforce progress and practice new skills in real situations.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodImago Relationship TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What problems does Jonathan help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and self-esteem issues, as well as ADHD, addictions, grief, trauma, and many other concerns listed in his profile.

What is his general therapeutic style?

His style is warm and interactive. He adapts methods to each person and focuses on practical steps and skill practice.

What kinds of settings has he worked in?

He has experience in college counseling, vocational counseling, community mental health, inpatient residential treatment centers, and psychiatric hospitalization, and he has led psychoeducational and process groups.

What are his credentials and where is he located?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices from Texas.

Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?

Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as the original profile does not specify which formats are offered.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I begin working with him?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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