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Jonathan Collins

Practical, collaborative therapy grounded in CBT

LPC Texas

Experience
14 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Jonathan

Jonathan Collins is an LPC based in Texas who draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a core framework while integrating other evidence-informed methods to fit each client's needs.

Background and approach

With 14 years of clinical experience across college counseling, vocational counseling, community mental health, inpatient residential treatment centers, and psychiatric hospitalization, he blends practical skills training with collaborative conversation to help people manage stress, anxiety, mood concerns, and life transitions.

He works with concerns including depression, ADHD, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping challenges, and relationship difficulties among many others. His practice emphasizes a warm, interactive style that values respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and he avoids stigmatizing labels while tailoring interventions to individual goals.

Jonathan has led psychoeducational and process groups and offers individual, couples, and family therapy when appropriate. Clients seeking support for self-esteem, motivation, coping with change, or career and parenting challenges will find a practitioner who combines structured techniques such as CBT with acceptance-oriented and client-centered strategies.

He frames therapy as a collaborative process and aims to help people build practical tools alongside clearer personal understanding.

How CBT and Acceptance-Based Work Translate to Online Care

Jonathan commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and behavioral concerns; CBT emphasizes structured exercises and homework that adapt well to remote sessions. He also incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on clarifying values and building psychological flexibility to cope with difficult emotions and life changes in everyday contexts.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist collaborates with each client to determine which methods suit their goals and preferences, adjusting strategies over time so the work remains relevant and achievable for the individual.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to continue care from different locations within Texas. These formats support ongoing skill practice and regular check-ins, helping clients maintain momentum between appointments while tailoring interaction style to comfort and convenience.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Jonathan commonly address?
He works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, and career or parenting challenges.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
Their approach is warm and interactive, combining structured techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with acceptance and client-centered methods to match each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The practitioner has 14 years of professional experience across settings such as college counseling, community mental health, inpatient residential treatment centers, and psychiatric hospitalization.
What credentials and location are on file?
Jonathan holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Texas under TX LPC 76731.
Which languages are available for therapy sessions?
Sessions are conducted in English and the therapist is not accepting international clients at this time.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Clients can choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preferences and the therapist's availability.
How are fees and payment structured?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Prospective clients should select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionADHD

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodImago Relationship TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English