Chris Collins

LMHC, 13 years of experience
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I’m a collaborative therapist who believes therapy works best when it feels like a partnership. You’re the expert on your life — I bring tools, perspective, and support — and together we figure out what helps you move forward. I work a lot with trauma, depression, and anxiety, and I know how heavy those experiences can feel. Whether you’re overwhelmed, stuck in negative patterns, carrying past pain, or just exhausted from holding it all together, therapy can be a place where you don’t have to do that alone. We go at your pace, and we focus on what actually feels useful to you. My approach blends CBT, DBT, and EMDR, along with other strategies depending on your needs. Some days that might look like learning concrete coping skills, other days it might mean processing deeper experiences, or just having a space to untangle what’s going on. I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all model — therapy should fit you. I’m also a strong LGBTQI+ affirming ally and am committed to creating a space that is safe, inclusive, and judgment-free. All parts of you are welcome here. My goal is to help you better understand yourself, build tools that actually work in real life, and feel more steady, confident, and in control of where your life is headed.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

Our first session is collaborative and focused on you. We’ll talk about what led you to seek therapy, answer any questions you have, and begin identifying goals—always at a pace that feels right for you. My aim is to create a safe, supportive space where we can work together in a way that feels comfortable and empowering.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I feel my biggest strengths as a clinician is my ability to connect with my clients as well as honoring the unique goals and backgrounds of those that I work with.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I work with individuals from many different backgrounds and stages of life, each bringing their own stories, challenges, and strengths into the therapy space. I support clients facing emotional distress, trauma, identity questions, and transitions that can feel overwhelming or isolating. I believe there is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy, and I work collaboratively with clients to develop treatment that aligns with their values, goals, and lived experiences.

SpecialtiesTop specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
Other specialties
Coping Skills
Foster Care/Adoption
LGBTQ
I identify as
White
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Teenagers (13 to 17)
Licensed in
Illinois

Accepts cash

$100/session
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I help clients manage anxiety and depression using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical, skills-based approach. CBT helps clients understand how thoughts, feelings, and actions are connected and provides tools to reduce distress, build resilience, and improve daily functioning. Therapy is collaborative and focused on creating strategies that feel realistic and effective in your everyday life

EMDR

I offer EMDR therapy to support clients healing from trauma and distressing life experiences. EMDR helps the brain process memories that feel stuck, reducing emotional intensity and trauma-related symptoms. My approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and paced to ensure you feel safe and supported throughout the process.

Trauma-Focused CBT

I provide TF-CBT for children and adolescents who have experienced trauma. This evidence-based approach helps children develop coping skills, process traumatic memories, and reduce emotional and behavioral symptoms. Caregiver involvement is a key part of treatment, supporting healing and long-term resilience.

Eclectic

I use an eclectic, evidence-based approach to therapy, tailoring treatment to each individual rather than using a one-size-fits-all model. By integrating techniques from multiple proven modalities, I provide flexible and personalized care that supports each client’s unique goals and needs.

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