Dr. Brittany Collins, LPC, LPCC

Dr. Brittany Collins uses a practical, problem-solving approach rooted in cognitive behavioral therapy. She helps people break down worries and unhelpful thinking so they can try new responses. Her style is straightforward and focused on skills you can use between sessions.

She has ten years of experience working with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and issues with self-esteem. She also supports clients dealing with relationship challenges, parenting strain, trauma and abuse, and LGBT concerns. Career questions, family-of-origin issues, and body image are part of her regular caseload.

Collins holds LPC and LPCC credentials and practices from Ohio. Her training included doctoral work in counselor education, and she has a background in both individual and group work. She draws on several approaches to tailor care to each person’s needs.

In sessions she combines cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered listening and emotion-focused methods to help people identify patterns and build alternatives. She may also use elements from dialectical behavior therapy when mood regulation or strong emotions are central. The focus is practical change - small steps that add up.

Many clients come for help with communication problems, codependency, blended family issues, divorce and separation, or caregiver stress. Collins aims to make therapy a collaborative effort where goals are clear and progress is tracked. She invites people who are ready to explore next steps to begin with a short questionnaire and scheduling.

Using CBT and Client-Centered Work Online

Dr. Collins commonly combines cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered methods in online sessions. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-centered therapy prioritizes listening and understanding to help people feel heard and to guide their own solutions.

She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy skills when emotions are intense, teaching concrete tools for managing strong feelings and improving interpersonal effectiveness. Deciding which approach to use is collaborative; the therapist will work with each person to match methods to their goals and preferences rather than imposing a single style.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make therapy fit into busy lives. Video is useful for a fuller face-to-face feel and teaching skill practice. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when people prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging work well for quick check-ins, brief skill coaching, or when someone needs a shorter, flexible touch between longer sessions.

These options aim to increase accessibility and consistency so people can practice skills and track progress without major disruption to their routines.