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Dr. Chinell Collins

Compassionate counselor using practical, evidence-informed tools

LPC Pennsylvania

Experience
15 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Languages
English
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About Chinell

Dr. Chinell Collins is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, mood concerns, relationship and family challenges, and related struggles such as sleep problems, parenting issues, body image, and self-esteem.

Background and approach

With 15 years of clinical experience, she partners with clients to identify practical strategies and personal goals, emphasizing collaborative work that supports meaningful change. Her approach centers on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) while drawing on techniques from Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy to tailor care to each person’s needs.

She has substantial experience addressing substance and food-related addictions, grief, intimacy difficulties, impulsivity, obsessive-compulsive patterns, panic, and life transitions. Dr.

Collins also brings volunteer experience working with people facing homelessness, which informs a compassionate and strengths-focused style. Clients who work with her can expect a supportive, motivating clinician who values practical tools and personal growth.

She encourages taking the first steps toward change and collaborates with clients to create a path toward greater stability, meaning, and day-to-day functioning.

Practical approaches for online therapy and skill building



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a skills-focused approach that helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, panic, obsessive-compulsive patterns, and coping with life transitions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) brings attention to building skills in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. These tools can be useful for managing impulsivity, intense emotions, relationship conflicts, and patterns of self-defeating behavior.

Finding the right combination of methods is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to explore goals, preferences, and responses to different techniques, adjusting the plan as needed so that the work feels useful and relevant to the person’s life.

Online therapy formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility in how and when therapeutic work happens. These options can make it easier to maintain consistency, fit sessions into a busy schedule, and access care from a preferred environment, while still allowing licensed professionals to deliver structured interventions and ongoing support.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Dr. Collins works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family problems, grief, sleep issues, eating and body image struggles, and mood-related conditions.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her primary approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) supplemented with techniques from DBT, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy to provide practical strategies and reflective exploration.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working in counseling settings and has spent significant time supporting people with addictions, trauma, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and adjustment challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with license number PA LPC PC010052 and practices in Pennsylvania.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only, and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available for working together?
She offers multiple online session formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.
How are costs and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a brief matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseEating disordersDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Body imageCodependencyCommunication problemsDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Pennsylvania

Languages

English