Derrick Collins
Practical, compassionate therapy for life transitions
LPC Georgia
- Experience
- 29 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Family, Self esteem
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Languages
- English
About Derrick
Derrick Collins brings 29 years of clinical experience to his work supporting people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family struggles, addictions, grief, and a wide range of life transitions.
Background and approach
He emphasizes practical, goal-oriented support for concerns that include self-esteem, career challenges, intimacy and sexual issues, eating and process addictions, bipolar mood concerns, anger, and parenting difficulties. Additional focus areas include communication and control issues, feelings of emptiness or isolation, questions of life purpose, and the impacts of prejudice and discrimination.
He offers an interactive, directed conversation style that balances gentle challenge with respect for each person's pace. Derrick draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside emotionally-focused and solution-focused strategies to help clients explore patterns, develop more helpful thinking and behavior, and identify workable steps forward.
His approach is collaborative and adaptable, blending structured techniques with attention to emotional experience. Licensed as an LPC and practicing in Georgia, he frames therapy as a partnership that honors clients' courage in seeking help and aims to support measurable progress toward their goals.
Derrick welcomes those ready to take a next step toward clearer thinking, healthier relationships, and improved daily functioning.
Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Work
CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; it often uses structured exercises and skill practice to address anxiety, depression, stress, and many day-to-day functioning problems. Emotionally-Focused Therapy centers on understanding and expressing underlying emotions in the context of close relationships and can help people improve connection and manage relationship-related distress. Solution-Focused Therapy orients sessions toward clear, achievable goals and practical steps, emphasizing strengths and small changes that build momentum.Finding the right fit is a collaborative process. The therapist will work together with each person to match these approaches to their goals, needs, and personal preferences, adjusting methods over time based on what is most helpful.
Online sessions through video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging provide flexibility for fitting therapy into busy schedules and for accessing care from different locations within Georgia. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, try different formats, and choose the communication style that best supports a client's progress.
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Experience
29+ years
Licensed
Michigan, Georgia
Languages
English