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Dr. Chinell Collins, LPC

  • Experience15 years
  • LocationPennsylvania
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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About Chinell

Dr. Chinell Collins is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 15 years of clinical experience.

Background and approach

She works with adults facing challenges such as stress, anxiety, mood disorders, addictions, trauma, relationship and family difficulties, grief, and ADHD. Dr.

Collins draws on a practical, goal-oriented stance to help people move through life transitions, manage symptoms, and rebuild a sense of purpose and well-being. Her approach centers on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy while incorporating techniques from Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy as appropriate.

Dr. Collins emphasizes collaboration and empowerment, helping clients identify patterns, develop coping skills, and build motivation for change.

She also brings experience supporting those struggling with eating and food-related issues, codependency, impulsivity, obsessive and compulsive behaviors, and parenting or fatherhood concerns. Outside of formal practice, Dr.

Collins has volunteered extensively with people experiencing homelessness, pairing practical support with therapeutic guidance. Her style is supportive and motivating, focused on helping clients clarify goals and make sustainable changes that increase meaning and satisfaction in their lives.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Collins commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing in her work. CBT helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical skill-building, which is often useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and many everyday challenges. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, nonjudgmental method for strengthening motivation and resolving ambivalence, frequently helpful when addressing addictions, behavior change, or readiness for new habits.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will explore a client's goals, preferences, and life context and blend methods as needed to create a tailored plan. That collaborative stance supports gradual skill development, clearer goals, and measurable steps toward change.

Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy schedules and those who prefer remote care. These options make it easier to maintain consistent appointments, access care from home in Pennsylvania, and use a mix of live conversation and messaging tools to practice skills between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dr. Collins commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, grief, sleeping problems, ADHD, bipolar and a range of mood and coping concerns.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
Her practice is CBT-centered with integration of DBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative techniques to build skills, increase motivation, and reframe unhelpful patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has been providing counseling services for 15 years, including substantial work with addictions and trauma and volunteer experience supporting people experiencing homelessness.
Where is Dr. Collins licensed and what is her credential?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with licence number PA LPC PC010052.
Does she offer services in languages other than English?
Sessions are provided in English; she is not listed as offering additional languages and is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for working with her?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preferences and therapist availability.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Dr. Collins?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule 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

What Chinell can help with

Dr. Chinell Collins works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, and depression.

Chinell works with individuals who suffer from various addictions (drug and alcohol, food, relational, etc.), trauma, low self-esteem, and depression.

How Chinell approaches therapy

Chinell's clinical approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Chinell is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Pennsylvania, with 15 years of clinical experience.