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Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
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Shania Collins

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC (she, her)

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Available both in-person and online
4657 South Lakeshore Drive Suite 1 Tempe, AZ 85282
I work best with adult individuals who feel overwhelmed, emotionally stretched, or like they’re constantly holding everything together. Many are navigating anxiety, trauma, identity stress, burnout, or relationship strain, and often feel misunderstood in spaces that are supposed to feel safe. I mostly work with clients who are BIPOC, neurodivergent, and/or LGBTQ+, carrying personal, cultural, or generational weight that feels hard to name or unpack alone. Therapy with me often starts like untangling a tight ball of yarn. It can feel messy at first, but with patience and support, things begin to loosen and make more sense.
Through a collaborative, trauma-informed approach, I help clients build insight, strengthen emotional regulation, process painful experiences, and develop tools for healthier relationships and a more grounded, authentic life. I offer a supportive space where clients can explore, heal, and show up as they are without minimizing their experiences.
You don’t have to keep holding everything alone or shrinking yourself to make life more manageable. Therapy with me is a space where you don’t have to perform or explain your existence. If this resonates with you, I invite you to reach out when you’re ready.
Shania Collins now for a free 15 minute consultation

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

4657 South Lakeshore Drive

Suite 1

Tempe, AZ 85282 map

I specialize in ADHD, Trauma and PTSD and LGBTQ+ 
$160 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Connect with Shania Collins
Photo of Shania Collins, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

4657 South Lakeshore Drive

Suite 1

Tempe, AZ 85282 map

I specialize in ADHD, Trauma and PTSD and LGBTQ+ 
$160 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $160

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Shania Collins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
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Shania Collins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage.

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Arizona / LPC-23388 Shania Collins
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended Northwestern University
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc. 1604062 / 2022
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Shania Collins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience.
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Shania Collins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience.

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • ADHD
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • LGBTQ+

Expertise

  • Depression
  • Life Transitions
  • Polyamory & ENM
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
  • Transgender
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Shania Collins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Do these issues align with your needs?
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Shania Collins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Do these issues align with your needs?

5 Endorsements

Brenna Peck
Brenna Peck
Licensed Professional CounselorLPC
I love that Shania truly accepts people for who they are and supports them in being their authentic selves. Her affirming, trauma and cultural-informed approach allows for her clients to feel safe and understood. I highly recommend!
Lauryn Drache
Lauryn Drache
Licensed Professional Counselor
Shania is a wonderful pillar in the mental health profession providing a number of communities that needed the treatment and support she can offer
Rachel Hamel
Rachel Hamel
Marriage & Family TherapistLMFTMAS-MFT
Shania is a therapist the meets individuals where they are at, and does a wonderful job at this. She is kind, honest, and supportive! She is a wealth of knowledge in her areas of expertise. I feel honored to know her and collaborate with her.
Bobbi Chagolla
Bobbi Chagolla
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLCSW
Shania is a compassionate and inclusive therapist who provides a supportive space for clients to heal and grow. She integrates evidence-based practices with attention to each client's unique experiences and needs.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • EMDR
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Multicultural
  • Person-Centered
  • Psychodynamic
  • Trauma Focused
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Shania Collins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like.
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Shania Collins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like.

Location

Primary Location

4657 South Lakeshore Drive

Suite 1

Tempe, AZ 85282

Nearby Areas

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Shania Collins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
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Shania Collins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC