- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
- Motivational interviewing
About Chinell
Dr. Chinell Collins is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing anxiety, stress, addictions, trauma, depression, relationship and family concerns, and related struggles such as sleep problems, eating issues, and low self-esteem.
Collins focuses on practical strategies that people can use between sessions. She commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and shift behaviors. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are woven in to support moment-to-moment awareness and readiness for change.
Her approach is straightforward and goal-oriented. She helps people break large problems into smaller steps and practices skills in session. Sessions often include talking through patterns, setting achievable tasks, and reviewing progress together.
Collins has extensive work with substance-related concerns and trauma, and she has volunteered with people experiencing homelessness. That background informs how she helps people manage cravings, setbacks, and life disruptions without judgment.
People who want clear, practical supports for anxiety, panic, obsessions, mood swings, or difficulties with relationships often seek this style of care. She offers sessions in English and works from Pennsylvania, following the scope of practice for a PA LPC.
To begin, she asks people to identify a few concrete goals. Early sessions focus on immediate coping tools and on planning the next steps toward longer-term change.
Approaches used online and how they help
Dr. Collins commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in online sessions. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors, which can help with anxiety, panic, and mood problems. Mindfulness Therapy trains simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus.She also brings Motivational Interviewing into conversations when change feels hard. That method helps clarify what matters to a person and builds small, workable steps toward their goals. Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process based on the client's goals and what feels most helpful.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them explicitly. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also lets people practice skills in the settings where they actually use them, and it can make scheduling around work or family commitments simpler. The therapist will help choose methods and pacing that match the client's life and goals.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, depression, relationship and family concerns, and related issues like sleep, eating, and self-esteem.
What is her general therapy style?
Her work is practical and goal-focused, using cognitive behavioral techniques plus mindfulness and motivational interviewing as needed.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience providing counseling and related supports.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania under PA LPC credentialing.
Are sessions available in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.