LMHC, 24 years of experience
Hello. I am Eddie Do you feel constantly on edge—tense, anxious, or jittery? Are trembling, sweaty hands making everyday moments harder? Have dread and fear been weighing you down? Maybe your relationships feel strained—every conversation with your partner turning into a disagreement—or perhaps the simple joy and ease you once had feel out of reach. For over 20 years, I’ve helped people find their inner strength and build confidence they didn’t know they had. I dedicate my work to assisting individuals in achieving greater self-awareness, healthy assertiveness, and the courage to be vulnerable in safe, empowering ways. Drawing from my expertise and experience, I teach proven coping strategies that help you navigate life’s stressors with clarity and resilience. I’ve had the privilege of working with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds, each bringing unique strengths and challenges to the process. My approach is multifaceted, grounded in cognitive‑behavioral techniques. I am committed to challenging unhelpful thought patterns and inspiring fresh perspectives that facilitate change. My goal is simple yet profound: to help you trust yourself, rely on your abilities, and make decisions with confidence. Progress takes work—but the rewards are life‑changing. Whether you’re facing anxiety, relationship difficulties, depression, or substance misuse, I won’t promise to “fix” everything. What I can promise is my full commitment—sharing every skill, tool, and insight I have—to help you explore, grow, and learn. If you’re ready to take the next step, I’m ready to walk it with you. Let’s get started.
We’ll start with a brief welcome so you feel comfortable and know exactly how our time together will flow. I’ll walk you through a few key therapeutic terms—not as jargon, but as a shared language we can both work from. From there, I’ll invite you to share your expectations for treatment and what you believe therapy means. I’ll listen carefully, because your perspective sets the foundation for everything we’ll do together. Then I’ll share my own definition and approach, so we’re aligned from the start. Once we’ve built that understanding, we’ll talk about the specific challenges or goals that brought you here. By the end of the session, you’ll have a personalized plan—designed specifically for your needs, with clear next steps to begin your journey toward the results you’re looking for.
In every session, you’ll find a space where you are heard, respected, and genuinely valued. My communication is client‑centered and free of judgment, so you can speak openly and know your thoughts and feelings are safe here. What I value most are the qualities that help you feel truly comfortable—the ability to listen deeply, respond with empathy, and meet you exactly where you are. I’m especially skilled at: • Helping couples in conflict find clarity, understanding, and common ground • Guiding individuals through anxiety by explaining what’s happening beneath the surface and how to navigate it • Supporting those facing depression in rediscovering hope, connection, and the joy life still offers These strengths, grounded in a nonjudgmental and client‑centered approach, allow me to tailor our work so it speaks to your unique needs and goals—and to walk alongside you as meaningful change takes shape.
You value a collaborative, outcomes‑driven partnership, where you’re supported, challenged, and equipped with practical strategies you can use immediately. You’re open to honest feedback and willing to look at both the mindset and the habits that shape your life. You appreciate a whole‑person approach—one that blends evidence‑based methods with genuine human connection. You want guidance that’s clear, structured, and tailored to your needs, without gimmicks or quick‑fix promises. You’re willing to engage fully in the process: • Completing trackers, reflections, and action steps • Showing up prepared and present for sessions • Celebrating wins and working through setbacks with resilience If you see yourself here, you’re exactly the kind of person I'm here to help—committed, coachable, and ready to create lasting results. Together, we’ll help you build the clarity, confidence, and systems you need to thrive
I provide a space where we get real about the thoughts that are holding you back. Many people walk around carrying beliefs that aren’t true—about themselves, their worth, their future—and those beliefs create stress, anxiety, and a sense of being stuck. Together, we slow things down, look at those thoughts, and ask, “Where’s the proof?” Most of the time, the story you’ve been telling yourself doesn’t hold up. And when you start to see that clearly, everything shifts. You feel lighter, more in control, and more capable of making the changes you’ve been wanting to make.
11 ratings with written reviews
August 3, 2025
Eddie’s one of or the best if not, the best therapist I’ve ever been, he is very empowering & challenges both me & my wife to be the better versions of ourselves to one another, he’s very punctual & never been tardy or missed an appointment w/ me or my wife, he really has great insights & gives my wife & I a better foundation to strengthen!
July 1, 2025
Eddie was very nice and had some good suggestions he was easy to talk too.
June 10, 2025
My husband and I don’t communicate well not even a little bit. We just had our first session with Dr. Collins and he seems very authentic and solution oriented. He listens and gave us things to put into place to try to achieve our level of communication. I’m looking forward to our next session.