Shania Collins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC (she, her)
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5 Endorsed
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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.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $160
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Shania Collins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Arizona / LPC-23388 Shania Collins
- Attended Northwestern University
- Certificate from National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc. 1604062 / 2022
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Shania Collins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
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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
Shania Collins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
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5 Endorsements
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
Shania Collins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
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