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- relationship struggles
- anger and stress
- grief and trauma
About Tina
LCSW in New Jersey with 21 years of clinical experience, Tina Collins helps people facing relationship strains, family conflict, anger, stress, and anxiety. She also supports people coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy concerns, sleep problems, parenting pressures, self-esteem struggles, career questions, depression, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and coaching needs.
Tina works from the view that each person is the expert in their own story. She looks for strengths a person already has and builds on them in conversation. Sessions focus on practical steps, clearer thinking, and noticing patterns that get in the way.
Her style is direct and collaborative. She talks with clients about goals and what progress would look like to them. Tina helps people try out small changes between sessions and checks what works.
Over two decades of practice have included many different client concerns and life stages. That experience shapes how she responds to stress, grief, and relationship problems. She brings calm structure to difficult topics and keeps discussions focused on what people can do next.
People who meet with Tina can expect straightforward conversations about feelings, behavior, and practical coping strategies. She encourages clear goals and regular review of what is helping. To begin, clients use the site questionnaire to match and schedule a first session.
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How evidence-based techniques are applied in online sessions
Many of the approaches Tina uses are evidence-based techniques that focus on practical skills and coping. One approach emphasizes learning new skills to manage stress and anxiety, teaching breathing, pacing, and behavior changes to reduce symptoms and make daily life easier. Another approach focuses on processing trauma and abuse by helping people tell their story in manageable steps and practice grounding and regulation skills so distress decreases over time.Finding the right fit is part of the therapeutic process. Tina works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods suit their needs, goals, and preferences. She will discuss options, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps most.
Confirm current session formats before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also offer options when someone prefers not to be on camera or needs lower bandwidth. Talk with Tina during the matching process about how to arrange sessions that work with your schedule and day-to-day routines.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
21+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with relationship issues, family conflict, anger, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, sleep problems, parenting, self-esteem, career questions, depression, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and coaching.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a collaborative, practical style. Sessions focus on goals, strengths, and testing small changes between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 21 years of professional work experience in clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.