Kathleen Collins, Clinical Psychologist

My clients describe me as:

My clients describe me as easy to talk to. I bring curiosity, warmth, and humor to my work and invite you to bring your authentic self to therapy.

Something to know about my approach is:

I integrate varied therapeutic approaches that are tailored to your specific needs. I balance validation with gently challenging you, as needed, to achieve your goals. I support your own personal growth process, rather than directing that process.

Together, we will:

We will work collaboratively to understand your unique patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating to yourself and others. We will work towards shifting any patterns that are no longer helping you. We will discuss your past, present, and future.

I specialize in working with people who:

I tend to be a good fit for LGBTQ+ folks, college/graduate students, and young adults experiencing stressful life transitions. My clients often feel anxious, disconnected from themselves, and self-critical despite being high-achieving.

More about me and my practice:

I am an LGBTQ+ affirmative therapist and am queer myself. I have a research background in psychotherapy process and LGBTQ+ mental health, where I studied questions like, "How does therapy really work?" and "How do people heal from minority stress?"