Jonathan Collins, LPC

Jonathan Collins is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who uses practical, skills-based approaches to help people manage everyday struggles. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other methods to help clients notice unhelpful thinking, try new behaviors, and build routines that fit their lives.

He has 14 years of experience working in college counseling, vocational counseling, community mental health, inpatient residential treatment, and psychiatric hospitalization. Jonathan has led both psychoeducational and process groups and has helped people through transitions related to school, work, and relationships.

Jonathan focuses on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem. He also helps with ADHD, addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, and challenges around sleep or eating. He is comfortable addressing career questions, parenting strain, and compassion fatigue too.

His style is warm and interactive. He listens without judgment and adapts the session to each person's needs, blending CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, client-centered approaches, and relationship work where helpful.

Sessions aim to be practical and goal oriented. Conversations include skill practice, clear steps to try between meetings, and review of what worked. Jonathan helps people set realistic goals and track small changes that add up over time.

How CBT and ACT translate to online care

Jonathan often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify thinking patterns and try small behavior changes that reduce distress. CBT is direct and practical, and it works well for anxiety, depression, insomnia, and many everyday problems.

He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and accept difficult feelings while taking committed action toward what matters. ACT can be useful for chronic stress, coping with loss, and motivation challenges. Client-centered therapy is another part of his work and centers on listening, empathy, and building a trusting working relationship.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Jonathan will talk through options, ask about your goals and preferences, and together decide whether CBT, ACT, or a mix makes sense. That plan can change as progress is made and new needs arise.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people work face to face when schedules allow, phone works when bandwidth is limited, and text or chat can fit short check-ins or busy days. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent during work, school, or life transitions.