- ACT and CBT
- Mindfulness practice
- Solution-focused work
About Billings
Billings Collins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Virginia with three years of clinical experience. He lists stress, anxiety, parenting, anger, self esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and social anxiety and phobia among the concerns he addresses. Sessions focus on practical steps people can take to manage problems and move forward in daily life.
Collins frames therapy as goal-oriented and solution-focused. He uses short-term strategies alongside conversations that clarify what matters most to each person. Expect work on identifying obstacles, creating small plans, and checking how those plans are working in real situations.
His background includes social work practice across community, acute, and long-term residential settings. That variety informs how he helps people handle practical challenges such as caregiver stress, aging and geriatric concerns, and life transitions. He also works with issues like addiction, mood concerns, and relationship and communication problems.
Collins draws on several clinical approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, existential ideas, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. Those methods are used to help with things like coping with change, reducing avoidance, and building clearer priorities.
The first sessions tend to focus on current struggles and practical goals. From there he helps people try small experiments, track what changes, and adjust plans. This is a straightforward, down-to-earth way of working that emphasizes concrete progress over time.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while identifying values-based actions they can take. It is often used for anxiety and avoidance patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve functioning. It can be useful for social anxiety, mood issues, and stress. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-directed style that helps clarify motivation for change and build commitment to practical steps.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Collins will help clients pick or combine methods based on their goals, preferences, and what seems to help in early sessions. This is a collaborative process that can be adjusted as progress is tracked.
The biography does not specify which online formats are used, so confirm session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow a quieter check-in that does not require travel, or let someone use audio-only if video is difficult. Talk with him about what session length and format would best match your schedule and energy level.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, addiction concerns, and social anxiety and phobia among other life challenges.
What is his therapeutic style?
He takes a goal-oriented, solution-focused approach that emphasizes practical steps and measurable progress.
How much experience does he have?
He holds an LCSW and has three years of clinical experience working directly with clients.
Where is he based and licensed?
He is a Virginia-based clinician with the credential LCSW issued in Virginia.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first appointment?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.