LCPC

Mankea Collier, LCPC

Experience19 years
LocationIllinois
Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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About Mankea

Mankea Collier brings 19 years of clinical experience to her work in Illinois, where she applies a flexible, client-focused approach to addressing concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and family challenges, and ADHD.

Background and approach

As an LCPC she blends evidence-based methods with practical skills building to help people manage mood disorders, trauma and abuse, grief, eating and sleeping difficulties, and intimacy-related issues. Her practice draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a foundation while incorporating techniques from Dialectical Behavior Therapy, motivational interviewing, psychodynamic work, and client-centered therapy to meet individual needs.

Collier’s background includes extensive crisis work, case management, and coordination experience, which informs how she supports clients through life changes, coping with impulsivity, attachment and abandonment concerns, and issues like isolation, self-esteem, and career stress. Clients can expect a collaborative stance that prioritizes their goals and preferences.

Collier aims to tailor interventions for challenges ranging from panic attacks and post-traumatic stress to social anxiety, body image, and forgiveness work, integrating practical tools and reflective exploration to foster lasting progress.

Integrating Practical Therapies with Online Access

Client-centered therapy emphasizes understanding each person from their perspective and creating a supportive therapeutic relationship that helps clients explore goals and values while building motivation to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that maintain problems, then teaching practical skills to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, and impulsivity. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds structured skills in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness useful for managing intense emotions and impulsive reactions.

Choosing an approach is collaborative; the therapist will work with clients to select methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences and may combine elements from different models to create a tailored plan. That collaborative process helps ensure that therapy techniques align with what matters most to the client and adjust over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and communication style. These formats make it easier to access consistent care from Illinois without traveling, support follow-up between sessions, and allow clients to use approaches like CBT and DBT skills practice in the settings where they live and work.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family difficulties, and ADHD along with related issues such as grief, eating and sleeping problems, and mood disorders.

What is the general therapeutic style used in sessions?

The approach is collaborative and eclectic, grounding work in client-centered principles and using structured, skills-based methods when appropriate to support behavior change and emotional regulation.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

The practitioner has 19 years of clinical experience, including more than 15 years in crisis work, case management, and coordination which inform ongoing care strategies.

What credentials and location are on record?

She is an LCPC and practices in Illinois; the license details include IL LCPC 180010520.

Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are provided in English only, and international clients are not currently accepted.

Which session formats are offered for therapy?

Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.

How are costs and subscriptions handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also works with

LGBTTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issues Body image Communication problemsControl issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Mood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

19+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English

What Mankea can help with

Mankea Collier works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, and depression.

Mankea works with children, adults, trauma victims, and ADHD.

How Mankea approaches therapy

Mankea's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Mankea is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor practicing in Illinois.