John Collins, LCSW - Therapist in Louisiana

About John

John Collins is a licensed clinical social worker with 18 years of experience. He brings practical skills to help people manage anxiety, depression, grief, anger, and addiction concerns. He is based in Louisiana and offers therapy that focuses on what matters now for daily life.

He uses a warm, personal approach so people feel heard and supported. Sessions aim to reduce symptoms and build clearer coping strategies. He blends short-term tools with deeper work when that suits the person’s goals.

Background and approach

John trained in social work with a Master of Social Work from Loyola University Chicago and holds LCSW licensure. He also studied philosophy, theology, and consciousness studies, and has worked in several U.S. states before moving to Louisiana. Therapy often includes practical communication skill-building and attention to patterns that come from family of origin or past trauma.

He also offers EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - when it is appropriate for trauma-related symptoms. Sessions can focus on immediate problem-solving, such as managing cravings or anger, or longer-term exploration of life purpose and identity. The work is collaborative and paced to each person’s comfort.

John aims to create straightforward plans that fit everyday life. He explains approaches plainly and helps people try things between sessions to see what helps most.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

John often draws on Client-Centered Therapy to create an accepting, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through their concerns and decide goals together. This approach focuses on listening closely and following the person’s lead to build trust and clarity.

He also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, for trauma-related symptoms. EMDR is a structured method that helps process distressing memories so they have less impact on everyday functioning.

Finding the right method is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to choose approaches that match their goals, comfort, and pace. That may mean starting with coping skills and later adding deeper exploration or EMDR when ready.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules. These formats allow ongoing contact and flexible check-ins, so people can continue progress even when life gets hectic. Licensed professionals can adapt interventions to remote formats so the work remains focused on practical change and emotional processing.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Existential Therapy

Takes the larger questions seriously: meaning, choice, mortality, responsibility. Suited to periods when the difficulty is less a symptom than a sense that something has to change.

EMDR

A structured protocol used with distressing memories, pairing recall with guided attention tasks. Some therapists adapt it for video sessions; whether that fits is worth asking about directly.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, and self-esteem concerns.

What is his general therapy style?

He takes a personal, client-centered approach that combines practical skill-building with deeper psychodynamic exploration when helpful.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 18 years of clinical experience working with a range of issues related to mental health and substance concerns.

What are his credentials and where is he located?

He is an LCSW with Indiana license IN LCSW 34006775A and Illinois license IL LCSW 149015862, and he practices from Louisiana.

In what languages can sessions be held?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats does he use?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.

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Experience: 18 years
Licensed: Illinois, Louisiana, Indiana
Languages: English

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