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SC Portrait of Dr. Shelia Williamson Collins

Dr. Shelia Williamson Collins

Compassionate clinician blending practical therapies

LPC, LCPC North Carolina

Experience
18 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Shelia

Dr. Shelia Williamson Collins brings 18 years of clinical experience to her practice in North Carolina.

Background and approach

She holds LPC and LCPC credentials and draws on a background that includes work across inpatient psychiatric care, outpatient behavioral clinics, community mental health services, and residential substance abuse programs. Her training and varied settings inform an adaptable approach to common and complex concerns, including mood disorders, addiction and relapse prevention, trauma, grief, and stress-related issues.

Her manner emphasizes a person-centered stance that values each client’s story while integrating practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. This blend supports clients who are facing anxiety, depression, anger, relationship or intimacy-related challenges, ADHD, and other stressors.

Dr. Collins frames therapy as a collaborative process focused on helping people identify priorities, practice new skills, and manage life changes.

She offers flexible scheduling and will work with clients to accommodate preferences for weekly sessions when possible.

Applying CBT and DBT Online with a Person-Centered Focus

Dr. Collins commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; CBT often involves structured exercises and practical strategies for managing anxiety, mood symptoms, and stress. She also uses dialectical behavior therapy techniques to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills that can be useful for managing intense emotions and improving communication.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to determine which combination of person-centered listening and skill-based techniques best align with the client’s needs, goals, and preferences rather than prescribing a single method from the start.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to practice new skills between meetings, maintain continuity of care during life transitions, and fit therapy into busy routines while working with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
She focuses on a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, grief, and mood disorders.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centered, emphasizing listening and collaboration while integrating practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to teach coping skills and strategies.
What is her background and clinical experience?
She has 18 years of experience working in settings such as adult inpatient psychiatric units, outpatient behavioral clinics, community mental health services, and residential substance abuse treatment programs.
What credentials and location are associated with this clinician?
She is credentialed as LPC and LCPC with registration details AK LPC 172820 and IL LCPC 180009872 and practices from North Carolina.
Does she provide services in other languages or to international clients?
She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are offered for online work?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How is cost handled for therapy sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionMood disordersMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Experience

18+ years

Licensed

Illinois, North Carolina, Alaska

Languages

English