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Billings Collins, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - parenting and family
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- Goal oriented
- Cognitive behavioral
- Mindfulness practice
About Billings
Billings Collins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Virginia with three years of clinical experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, parenting, anger, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and coping with life changes. Sessions are aimed at practical problem-solving and clear goals.
Collins uses goal-oriented approaches to help people identify what is getting in the way of daily life. He favors straightforward plans that break larger problems into manageable steps. That often looks like setting short-term goals, trying small behavioral changes, and checking what worked at the next session.
He draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to challenge unhelpful thoughts and on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and commit to chosen actions. Motivational Interviewing can be used when someone needs help finding reasons to change. Mindfulness and existential ideas show up too when conversations turn to meaning, purpose, or how to live with uncertainty.
Collins has worked in community, acute, and long-term residential settings. That background informs how he handles practical concerns such as caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, fatherhood and parenting strains, and substance-related problems. He also helps with communication problems, divorce and separation, and midlife concerns.
Sessions are conducted in English. International clients are not accepted. For people weighing therapy, Collins asks simple questions about current stressors and how small steps could fit into everyday life.
How sessions work
How his approaches work for online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify what matters to them and take committed steps toward those values. It can be useful for parenting stress, anxiety, and making practical life changes when someone feels stuck.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, mood concerns, and coping with everyday stress, with clear exercises and homework between sessions.
Motivational Interviewing supports people who are unsure about change by exploring ambivalence and strengthening their own reasons to act. This can help with addictions, lifestyle changes, and starting difficult conversations at home.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Collins will collaborate with each person to choose which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That choice can shift over time as progress is reviewed and priorities change.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online meetings can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals will work with clients to arrange a rhythm and format that suits everyday life.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with related to parenting?
He helps parents cope with stress, fatherhood issues, communication problems, and balancing caregiving demands. Parenting is listed among his main focus areas.
What is his overall approach to therapy?
His style is goal oriented and solution focused, using practical steps to address problems and measure progress over time.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He holds the LCSW credential and reports three years of clinical experience providing counseling services.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He is a Virginia LCSW and practices in Virginia.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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