LCSW, 8 years of experience
My name is Shardae Collins I am a licensed clinical social worker who offers telehealth therapy to individuals residing in California, Washington, Nevada, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Florida, and Georgia. I support individuals in recognizing their strength and resilience regardless of the cards that were dealt to them. My therapeutic approach explores your environment and lived experience to better understand your strengths, needs, and hopes for the future. I believe that you have the power to heal yourself. I am simply a guide. I provide a non-judgmental safe space for you to freely express yourself. My approach is one that is direct, culturally relevant, sensitive, trauma informed, and non-shaming. I specialize in anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, trauma, and PTSD. I offer individual therapy rooted in mindfulness. Therapy can be hard and sometimes scary. I get it, I am here to support you on this journey. I look forward to supporting you on your journey to healing and self-re-discovery
In our first session, we will began with introductions. We will then spend some time discussing the issues that brought you into therapy. We will discuss my approach to therapy. This an opportunity for you to determine if this is a good fit for you. It's important to have a good relationship with your therapist as this rapport plays a major role in the healing process.
I am very passionate about helping people discover their innate wisdom, strength, and resilience. I find joy in witnessing people let go of old patterns that do not serve them well and discover their authentic selves. My greatest strength as a provider is my ability to be direct and honest but compassionate.
I have experience working with individuals across the lifespan which include: children, teenagers, young adults, older adults, and elderly. I typically work with individual who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma or life transitions.
I am certified in DBT. I typically use DBT with people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, or individual who want to improve their relationships within their personal lives. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, is a type of talk therapy designed to help people manage intense emotions and improve relationships. It’s often used to treat mental health challenges like anxiety, depression, or borderline personality disorder, but it can be helpful for anyone struggling to cope with overwhelming feelings. Think of DBT like learning life skills in four main areas: Mindfulness: This is about staying present in the moment instead of getting lost in worries about the past or future. It’s like training your brain to focus, notice your feelings, and not judge yourself harshly. Emotion Regulation: This is about understanding your emotions and learning tools to handle them without becoming overwhelmed. It’s like having a guidebook for dealing with big feelings. Distress Tolerance: These are skills to get through tough situations without making things worse. It’s about learning how to ride out emotional storms with healthy coping methods. Interpersonal Effectiveness: This focuses on building stronger relationships by communicating better, setting boundaries, and saying "no" when needed, all while respecting others and yourself. DBT combines acceptance (acknowledging where you are now) with change (taking steps to improve). It's not just about talking; it's about practicing skills that can make your daily life better.
I have completed level 1 BASIC EMDR training and I am receiving ongoing consultation/supervision. I use this intervention to support people who maybe struggling with trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and grief.
I received 4 months of training in CBT interventions while employed at Rogers Behavioral Health Hospital. I use CBT to support people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, negative thinking, low self-esteem, and low self-worth. CBT, or **Cognitive Behavioral Therapy**, is a type of talk therapy that helps people identify and change patterns of thinking and behavior that might be causing problems in their lives. It's practical and focused on the "here and now," meaning it looks at what's happening now and what can be done to make things better.
I received 4 months of training in Exposure Response Prevent therapy while employed at Rogers Behavioral Hospital. I use this intervention to support people who have manageable OCD, anxiety, and phobias.
2 ratings with written reviews
March 17, 2025
Enjoy the support and knowing I’m not pressured to do anything I’m not ready to do.
February 12, 2025
Shardae was amazing! I felt heard and she was very patient with me and my emotions. I felt very safe sharing my anxieties and worries, and all of my concerns were addressed in a warm and welcoming manner.