Scheherazade Collins, LMFT - Therapist in California

About Scheherazade

Scheherazade Collins is a licensed marriage and family therapist who focuses on practical, person-centered care. She uses straightforward talk and clear steps to help people manage stress, anxiety, eating and food-related concerns, attention and motivation, and self-esteem. Scheherazade values each person’s strengths and treats the client as the expert on their own life.

She brings 12 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of issues, including mood disorders, trauma and grief, addiction, and parenting challenges.

Background and approach

Her background includes work with attention and performance concerns, and she has experience supporting people facing career transitions and performance anxiety. Scheherazade also addresses concerns related to pregnancy and childbirth, women's issues, gender dysphoria, and hearing-impaired clients when relevant.

Her approach blends client-centered therapy with evidence-based tools like cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy, plus mindfulness practices to teach concrete skills for coping and emotional regulation. In sessions she helps clients identify patterns, practice new skills, and set realistic goals. The tone is collaborative and down-to-earth.

Scheherazade holds a California licensed marriage and family therapist credential - LMFT - and has worked with both adults and young adults across clinical settings. She draws on prior training in performance and stress management to support people in high-pressure roles. Sessions are offered in English and provided through online formats.

For parents and caregivers looking for clear guidance, she offers coaching-style support alongside therapy methods to address parenting stress and related family concerns. She focuses on practical steps parents can use at home to reduce conflict and improve daily routines.

Practical therapy methods for online support

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's priorities. The therapist follows the client’s lead, helps clarify what matters most, and builds on existing strengths to set achievable goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and sleep problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will be collaborative, discussing which methods fit the client’s needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusting the plan over time. That way clients help shape their treatment and try techniques that feel useful.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. These formats let clients work around school, work, and parenting schedules, and allow follow-up or check-ins between sessions. For someone juggling busy days or high-pressure roles, these options make it easier to maintain consistent progress.

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.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

Scheherazade works with stress, anxiety, mood disorders, depression, eating and food-related issues, addictions, and parenting concerns. She also addresses performance anxiety, attention and motivation difficulties, grief, trauma, and related struggles.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is client-centered and practical. Sessions focus on listening, identifying patterns, and teaching skills from CBT and DBT along with mindfulness practices.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 12 years of professional experience working in clinical and performance-focused settings. That background includes work with attention disorders, mood concerns, and performance coaching.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a California licensed marriage and family therapist, LMFT, license number CA LMFT 90931, and practices in California.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Eating disorders
Self esteem

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 12 years
Licensed: California
Languages: English

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