John Collins

John Collins is a licensed clinical social worker with 18 years of practice. He combines a down-to-earth presence with steady clinical experience to help people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anger, anxiety, substance use, grief, or major life changes.

He aims to make clients feel understood and supported in the room. Sessions focus on practical coping skills and clearer communication. He also offers approaches that target deeper patterns when people want longer-term work.

John trained at Loyola University Chicago, earning a Master of Social Work in 2010, and holds earlier degrees in philosophy, theology, and consciousness studies. His background includes practice across several U.S. states before settling in Louisiana.

Therapy sessions blend a psychodynamic base with client-centered listening. He uses techniques to update coping strategies and to address the roots of recurring problems. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is part of his toolkit when appropriate.

People come to him for help with anger, addictions, trauma, depression, relationship struggles, and issues tied to self-esteem or life purpose. He encourages a collaborative process, working with each person to set clear, achievable goals and to track progress over time.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions

John uses client-centered work that prioritizes listening and immediate problem solving. This approach helps people feel heard while learning practical ways to cope with stress, anger, and relationship problems.

He also uses psychodynamic and Jungian ideas to look at patterns that repeat in a person's life. That kind of work can help uncover underlying causes of anxiety, addictions, and persistent mood struggles.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is part of his toolkit when appropriate; it is often used for trauma-related symptoms and intense memories that keep coming up.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about needs, goals, and preferences and then try methods that fit those priorities. This is a collaborative process with regular check-ins to see what helps.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm which formats are currently offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins on a tight day. Talk with the therapist about how you want sessions to fit your schedule and goals.