From my perspective life is about learning and growing. We have continual opportunities to learn and grow. Sometimes this means accepting ourselves and our situation with more realistic expectations- grieving or forgiving ourselves or others. Sometimes this means making a conscious choice about how we want to live differently and having the cour
People enter therapy for many different reasons, but often underneath those reasons is a sense of being stuck in a physical, mental, or emotional place they don't want to be in. For relationships, people often feel stuck in negative patterns of interacting with each other or stuck in a place of pain which they blame on the other. I see myself
With over 17 years of experience counseling individuals in their time of need, I have had the privilege of seeing the benefit that can come from counseling in someone’s life during distressing times.
The most central ideas in my work are 1. People are doing the best that they can…but people can bring about change in their life. 2.
Greetings! I’m Rachel Collins, a seasoned Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and the founder of Stride Forward Counseling. At the intersection of expertise and compassion, I employ a dynamic blend of therapeutic methods, seamlessly weaving Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), and
As a licensed mental health care provider with over six years of experience, I approach each client individually, offering solutions that are tailor-made. For me, a client’s age, gender, and cultural background never stand in the way of effective therapy as I marshal a kind and professional attitude toward each person I meet.
I have experi
Relationships have an outsized impact on our well-being. If you are generally satisfied with your relationships, then chances are that you are content with your life as a whole. However, if you experience significant dissatisfaction in your relationships—whatever the cause—then you are much more likely to be unhappy in general, have phy
Thank you for reading my profile, and for taking steps toward feeling better and learning more about yourself. I enjoy helping through therapy by facilitating a calm, attuned and listening presence so that you feel heard, understood, and validated. In many ways, therapy is a purposeful conversation, focused on helping you to identify and sort throu
I practice as a welcoming clinician, open to all races, sexual orientations and gender identities. I have one early afternoon opening available for Fall 2023. Are you the parent of a teen who is struggling with emotional or behavior problems? It can be frustrating to fight over every little thing or to watch your child harming themselves in so many
"We can't communicate." "All we do is argue." "He had an affair." "All she does is criticize." "I love her but I'm not in love." "I can't remember the last time we had sex."
Sound familiar? These are the most common reasons people come to us for help.
Individually, or as a couple,
Does it feel like your life is just not working for you? Fear, worry, and shame can paralyze your mind and stifle creativity. You want to make changes but are unsure where to start. Whether working with individuals, couples, or a family, I want to know you and understand how we can improve your life in a safe and supportive environment. Together, w
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