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About Shelia
Dr. Shelia Williamson Collins is an LPC, LCPC with 18 years of experience based in North Carolina. She focuses on stress, anxiety, mood and addiction concerns and uses Client-Centered Therapy alongside cognitive-behavioral and dialectical behavior approaches. She works with adults on issues such as relationship strain, grief, parenting stress, ADHD, and trauma-related symptoms.
She draws on nearly two decades in behavioral health settings, including inpatient psychiatric units and residential substance use treatment. That range informs practical steps she offers in sessions. She uses talk-based, goal-oriented work and skills practice from CBT and DBT when those approaches fit.
In sessions she listens first and then offers clear strategies for managing emotions, cravings, and repetitive patterns. She helps people develop coping skills, improve communication, and plan for relapse prevention when addiction is present. She also supports people dealing with burnout and caregiver stress.
Her background includes work in outpatient clinics and community mental health programs, which shaped a focus on accessible, straightforward care. She combines reflective, person-centered conversation with behavioral exercises and skills training. Progress is reviewed openly so goals can be adjusted.
She practices in North Carolina and holds the credentials LPC and LCPC. Sessions are conducted in English. Before booking, confirm current session options and formats to match scheduling needs.
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How her approaches are used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what a person says. It helps people feel heard and identify what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood symptoms, and change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness which can help with intense emotions and impulsive behaviors.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She will work with each client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That planning can include trying a skills-focused method like CBT or DBT, or using a more person-centered conversation first to clarify priorities.
Confirm the session formats offered before booking so they meet your schedule and needs. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Ask about current options when you complete the matching questionnaire so scheduling and format can be arranged to suit your routine.
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Areas of expertise
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Illinois, North Carolina, Alaska
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and related issues such as grief, anger, intimacy problems, and caregiver stress.
What therapy methods does she use?
She uses Client-Centered Therapy alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques, choosing approaches that fit the client's needs.
How many years has she practiced?
She has 18 years of experience working across inpatient, outpatient, community, and residential treatment settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LPC and LCPC credentials and practices in North Carolina.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; confirm rates for your location before booking.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.