Simone Collins
Hi! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Maryland. I am also licensed in VA, WV, DC, and NJ. I received my Master's from The University of Maryland and have ten years of experience. I support individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma,stress, peer relationships, and life transitions.
I am certified in trauma focused treatment and have a background in working with the military/military family population.
I am certified in trauma focused treatment and have a background in working with the military/military family population.
First session
In our first session, we will go over introductions, review therapy policies and procedures, and answer any questions you may have about the therapeutic process. We will also discuss the presenting challenge and the treatment modality that will be utilized in follow-up sessions.
Strengths
Having ten years of experience providing individual person-centered therapy; I will focus on the autonomy of the client and developing a treatment plan that meets the needs of the client. I am open to utilizing unique interventions to help the client achieve their personal goals.
Ideal clients
I love working with individuals who are motivated for change, open to stepping out of their comfort zones when it comes to treatment, and are not afraid to give or receive feedback. My ideal client is consistent, values my time and their own, and comes to the therapy space eager to develop goals and coping skills to manage life's stressors better.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I’ve been using CBT in my practice for the past ten years. It’s helped clients to challenge recurring thoughts to manage their anxiety and depression. We’ll use CBT to recognize how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence each other. We’ll then use that knowledge to reframe your thinking patterns to create balance.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i)
I utilize CBT-i to help clients identify contributing variables for insomnia and to improve their quality of sleep.
Motivational Interviewing
I have utilized MI in my practice for the past eight years to increase client's motivation for change. We will utilize MI to identify your capacity for change, identify your personal strengths, and empower you to be your own agent of change.
Prolonged Exposure Therapy
Prolonged Exposure Therapy focuses on identifying an index trauma and aiding the client in reframing how they engage with the trauma memory. PE focuses on having the client recall the trauma memory and engaging with activities that trigger their trauma symptoms to reduce the severity of trauma responses.
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
CPT focuses on aiding the client in identifying "stuck points" that trigger trauma responses and developing cognitive reframing skills to challenge stuck points.
Location
Virtual sessions
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Licensed in
- District of ColumbiaLicense LC200002258
- MarylandLicense 21118
- VirginiaLicense 0904014593
- West VirginiaLicense TH00946408