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
It can be daunting to make the decision to reach out and contact a therapist. Just by doing this, you are already taking the first step towards reaching your goals. Whether you are seeking counseling for yourself or for your child, taking the initiative can be scary. I work to create a positive and supportive environment in order to alleviate some
In my 30 years of experience, I have worked with hundreds of patients from all walks of life. This experience has provided me with a deep understanding and empathy for the challenges couples face at all stages of their relationship. I have the experience and skills to help you and your partner resolve the issues you are experiencing today and help
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I've practiced psychotherapy for over 40 years, and during most of that time also taught psychiatric residents at Johns Hopkins Medical School. My areas of specialization are bipolar type 2 and borderline personality disorder. I've also worked with many entrepreneurs since the publication of my book,
Do you ever feel like there's an instruction book to life that everyone got but you? Does it seem like everyone else "has it all together" and you're just trying to fake your way through life? Not a good feeling, is it?
Believe it or not, you're not alone, and you're not as bad as you think. You've learned ways to thi
I am glad you're here -- it is courageous to seek expert support in working through issues that seem overwhelming. I have over 15 years' experience working in a variety of clinical settings, from grassroots nonprofit organizations to intensive care units. I am a certified EMDR therapist and I specialize in working with individuals and coupl
I would love to work together to help you thrive and heal painful past experiences.
If you or your child are feeling stuck or held back by current or past experiences, I’d love to work together to help you thrive by healing painful experiences, discovering and strengthening your innate abilities, and creating new ways of being in the world
Grief is the normal and natural human response to loss, but this doesn't make it any less overwhelming to navigate. If someone or something that anchored your life has disappeared, the process of healing and rebuilding through grief can feel impossible. I work with people grieving over six to eight sessions to establish a solid foundation that
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
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