My name is Hope Dollins. I’ve spent most of my adult life serving in the K–12 school system as a classroom teacher, instructional leader, and school-based mental health clinician. I have also provided counseling to adults, couples, and families, giving me a broad understanding of the challenges people face across different stages of life. I will work alongside you to identify patterns, develop measurable goals, and create a clear path forward so you can experience growth, healing, and reach your fullest potential.
My hope is that you feel welcomed, comfortable, and supported from the very beginning. I use appropriate humor and genuine connection to create an authentic, goal-driven working relationship. In our first session, we will develop a clear plan and begin building a calm, trusting environment where you feel safe to grow. Counseling should be a place you look forward to—an opportunity for meaningful change, renewed confidence, and personal growth.
Validation and empathy are central to my approach. I strive to deeply understand your experiences and provide a supportive, compassionate space where you feel heard and valued. I genuinely care about each person I work with and am honored to support you in reducing struggle and moving toward healing and growth.
Individuals: I value working with motivated clients, even if your goals are not yet fully clear. Together, we will identify patterns, define meaningful goals, and create a concrete plan for progress. I encourage committing to 4–6 sessions, where you can begin to see measurable change. We are partners in your growth. Couples: Communication is the foundation of a healthy relationship. I help couples identify patterns that create disconnection and develop practical strategies to strengthen communication, rebuild understanding, and help the relationship reach its full potential. Families: No family is perfect, and every family has strengths. My goal is to uncover those strengths and improve communication so each member feels heard, understood, and valued, helping create a more cohesive and supportive family system.
Other specialties
I identify as
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT). These approaches recognize that our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are deeply connected and often form patterns over time. I will help you identify and understand these patterns, strengthen the healthy ones, and work through those that may be limiting your growth and well-being.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
We will work together to better understand and scale your emotions. If anger, sadness, or other emotions arise quickly or feel overwhelming, this approach helps you recognize early signs and develop skills to regulate and manage those feelings more effectively, leading to greater emotional balance and control.
Adlerian
Using an Adlerian approach, we may explore your family dynamics and birth order to better understand personality traits and patterns that influence your beliefs, behaviors, and relationships.
Somatic
Using a somatic approach, we will explore how emotions are experienced in your body and identify early warning signs of overwhelm. You will learn practical techniques to calm your nervous system, increase body awareness, and build greater control over your emotional and physical responses.
Christian Counseling
If you are comfortable, I can incorporate Christian faith principles into our work to support your healing and growth. This approach is always guided by your preferences and used only at a level that feels respectful, supportive, and meaningful to you.
8 ratings with written reviews
May 22, 2026
I chose Hope originally because she was both a Christian and had a clinical background. I knew that our marriage needed that specific combination. She is absolutely fantastic on both fronts. She can nail the clinical issues and she can back up what she sees biblically when needed. I have absolutely no doubt in my mind, that in just this short time, she has literally saved my marriage. She is an absolute blessing and I feel honored to have her as our councilor!
March 18, 2026
It was a pleasure meeting with Hope who helped me understand and regulate my emotions. It was very empowering to speak to someone who understood my goals and is willing to help me achieve them.
February 27, 2026
Love hope she is my absolute favorite person she has helped me open up so much