Simone Collins

LCSW-C, 10 years of experience
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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.

Get to know me

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

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.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

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.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I love working with individuals who are motivated for change. My clients come to therapy eager to develop coping skills to manage life's stressors better.

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My 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.

, 22 ratings

3 ratings with written reviews

January 20, 2026

I love the way she offers support to help me grow.

Verified client, age 35-44
Review shared after session 6 with Simone

January 9, 2026

Very open-minded, non-judgmental and straightforward- which is great. Simone gives great feedback and insight while allowing space to talk through what you need and process fully.

Verified client, age 18-24
Review shared after session 6 with Simone

October 17, 2025

Simone has a very open and inviting approach, and I appreciate that I never felt rushed or judged. Thank you!

Verified client, age 18-24
Review shared after session 1 with Simone