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Billings Collins

A practical, compassionate LCSW guiding change

LCSW Virginia

Experience
3 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Parenting, Anger
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English

About Billings

Billings Collins is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Virginia who uses cognitive behavioral therapy as a central part of his practice.

Background and approach

He draws on three years of direct counseling experience to help clients clarify goals and develop practical strategies for change, combining structured techniques with empathy and an acceptance of each person’s circumstances.

His work covers a wide array of concerns including stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem struggles, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, career transitions, and coping with life changes.

Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, aging and geriatric matters, communication and fatherhood issues, divorce and separation, impulsivity, isolation and loneliness, money and financial problems, and mood concerns such as social anxiety and phobia. Collins favors solution-oriented planning grounded in evidence-informed methods.

He emphasizes collaboration, helping clients identify barriers, create realistic action steps, and practice skills that support healthier patterns. His style blends problem-solving with compassion, aiming to help people move toward clearer priorities and improved daily functioning.

Evidence-informed approaches for online care

Billings Collins integrates cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy into his online work to help clients build practical skills and shift unhelpful thinking. CBT focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to distress and then practicing specific techniques to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. ACT emphasizes values-based action and acceptance of difficult internal experiences while teaching strategies to increase psychological flexibility.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. He works with clients to explore which methods align with their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds so treatment stays relevant and practical.

Online sessions are offered via video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it possible to receive consistent support without rearranging major parts of life, and they allow the therapeutic work to focus on skill-building, problem solving, and real-world application of strategies discussed in sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?
He works with many common difficulties including stress, anxiety, parenting issues, anger, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family challenges, career questions, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His practice emphasizes goal-oriented, solution-focused work that combines cognitive behavioral techniques with compassion, empathy, and nonjudgmental support.
What is his professional background?
He holds three years of direct counseling experience and brings prior social work experience to his clinical practice.
What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
He is licensed as an LCSW in Virginia with license number VA LCSW 0904009034 and practices from Virginia.
Does he offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available with this therapist?
He offers a range of online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences.
How are costs and billing handled?
Pricing varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFatherhood issuesForgivenessImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

Virginia

Languages

English