Therapist profile
Derrick Collins, LPC
LPC counselor - Family and parenting concerns
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About Derrick
Derrick Collins is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor with 29 years of experience. He is based in Georgia and works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, relationship concerns, addictions, grief, and career or life-change issues. Derrick also focuses on areas such as communication problems, control issues, and young adult challenges.
He uses a direct, interactive conversational style. Sessions are guided but collaborative. Derrick aims to keep the pace manageable so people are not pushed beyond what they can handle. He draws on several practical approaches to help clients make changes and solve problems.
Derrick commonly uses techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He also incorporates elements of Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at feelings that affect relationships, and Solution-Focused Therapy to build short-term goals and practical steps. His work often centers on improving day-to-day functioning and coping skills.
People who come to him for parenting stress or family problems can expect focused conversations about patterns, communication, and problem-solving. Sessions often include skill-building, planning, and homework between meetings when useful. Derrick also addresses issues like addiction and intimacy-related concerns with straightforward strategies.
He has spent many years helping adults sort through grief, work stress, low self-esteem, and bullying or discrimination impacts. Derrick describes his role as a supportive guide who helps clarify next steps and practical options for change.
How sessions work
How Derrick uses practical approaches online
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) pays attention to feelings and how they shape close connections. In sessions this means naming emotions, noticing how they show up in relationships, and practicing new ways to respond when emotions run high.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Online work with CBT often includes identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, testing them in daily life, and building specific behavioral steps to reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms.
Solution-Focused Therapy centers on small, practical changes that add up. Sessions aim to set short-term goals and try simple, doable strategies between meetings to see what helps most.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Derrick collaborates with people to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. He will discuss which strategies to try and adjust the plan as progress is seen.
The original profile does not list specific online formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists can use these benefits to focus on concrete skills, regular problem-solving, and steady progress without promising a particular outcome.
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Experience
29+ years
Listed in
Michigan, Georgia
Languages
English
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What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, parenting strain, relationship concerns, grief, and career or life-change issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Sessions are directed and conversational, with a collaborative tone. He keeps pacing gentle so clients are not pushed beyond their comfort.
How much experience does he have?
He has 29 years of experience as a counselor working with adults on a wide range of concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor, with licensure noted as MI LPC and GA LPC, and practices from Georgia.
Can he work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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