Dr. Shelia Williamson Collins - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

Accepting new clients

18 years experience | Counselor of Color

About Dr. Shelia Williamson Collins

Hello, I am Dr. Shelia Williamson Collins, PhD, NCC, LCMHC, CCMHC, LCAS, CCS, SAP, MAC. I am a board certified clinical mental health counselor and addiction counselor with nearly 20 years of experience in behavioral health. I am licensed as a clinical counselor in the states of North Carolina, Illinois, and Alaska. I have a PhD in General Psychology from Northcentral University. I also have a master’s degree in Community Counseling and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Chicago State University.

I have worked in an adult inpatient psychiatric unit, outpatient behavioral clinic, community-based mental health services, and residential substance abuse treatment programs. My counseling style is person-centered. I have a diverse therapeutic approach to counseling. However, my primary approach includes cognitive-behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy. I specialize in mood disorders, anger management, addictions education, and relapse prevention.

I believe that everyone has a story to tell; and I am here to listen. Giving voice to your concerns and issues is the first step to healing. We can accomplish this together.

It would be my honor to work with you to assist you in reaching your healthy goals.
Please let me know if you would prefer weekly sessions, and I will do my best to accommodate.

Licenses

LCPC

180009872

LCMHC

10148

LPC

172820

Professional experience

Addictions
ADHD
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Compassion fatigue
Coping with life changes
Depression
Eating disorders
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
LGBT
Parenting issues
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Caregiver issues and stress
Communication problems
Drug and alcohol addiction
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)

Clinical Approaches

Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“Dr. Williamson Collins is very knowledgeable about mental health. She’s also very understanding and encouraging. I’ve only had a few sessions, but she has definitely been a support in a challenging time!”

“She is very understanding and very experienced in her field. She is caring and considerate while also giving great firm advice. She also has such a great personality and attitude every session. So glad I found her!”

“I feel like she understands my anxiety and frustration with speaking up for myself in a non threatening way. And she doesn’t judge me or belittle me for not knowing these skills automatically.”

“Dr. Sheila has been and continues to be a big help. I appreciate her time, advice, and patience. She encourages me to face my challenges and understands when I struggle. I greatly respect her position and look forward to our next correspondence.”

“Dr. Williamson Collins is an incredible support and has helped me tremendously. She is thoughtful, direct, and a great guide and practitioner.”

“She is very responsive and helpful.”

“She is the most wonderful human being and she’s pa patient and respectful and she’s gives wonderful advice on how to do things and she gives you support on stuff that you need in time and she responds within a greatly manner she’s just a great therapist in general”

“Dr. Collins is amazing. She's helped me see points of view I might not have seen otherwise. She has been a great help to me getting me through my separation. I was really depressed for a couple weeks, but after a few sessions I began feeling better. Its all a work in progress, but she has helped me more than I could have imagined. Thank you!”

“Very helpful and kind.”

“Dr. Williamson is an absolute necessity in our maturation and journey to unconditional love! She was sent to us by God to assist us in moving to happier places!!!!”

“She's understanding and kind and supportive”

“I am Thankful that things seems to be moving in the right direction with my partner. Thank you for listening to our needs and providing feedback to help us grow together.”

“I have always had a hard time with finding a therapist. I'm grateful for mine just knowing she's there to guide me through tough times makes me feel more at ease.”

“Dr. Williamson's incite is to be treasured. Her experience is evident. She equips me with practical advice that is helpful to everyday situations.”

“Dr Williamson is amazing.”

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