- Attachment-based work
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
About Christina
Dr. Christina Collins is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina with 16 years of experience. She works with adults who bring stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, and issues related to identity and intimacy. She also supports people facing physical health challenges and related caregiving stresses.
Her approach centers on helping people connect with their inner experience. She uses attachment-based ideas and emotionally-focused work to notice patterns in relationships and how they began. Sessions aim to increase self-awareness and build a clearer sense of direction rather than offering quick fixes.
Christina trained in theatre and English at the University of North Carolina Wilmington and completed a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Appalachian State University. Her background includes work with expressive arts methods and somatic techniques alongside psychodynamic concepts.
In practical terms she blends Emotionally-Focused Therapy and attachment perspectives with client-centered listening. She may bring experiential exercises or reflective practices into sessions to help people feel what they think and name what they feel. This can be helpful for addressing old family patterns, communication problems, or feelings of isolation.
Sessions address present-day concerns while tracing how family of origin and early attachment experiences still shape choices and relationships. She works with people who want clearer emotional boundaries, better relationship patterns, and help adjusting to life changes.
How attachment and emotion-focused approaches work online
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns that developed in early relationships and how those patterns influence current behavior. Online sessions can help people notice recurring roles, safety signals, and expectations that come from family of origin experiences. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people name and work with emotions in the moment to change how they connect in relationships. In sessions this often means slowing down to name feelings, practice new responses, and follow what matters most in a relationship. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s own goals and perspective, using reflective listening to help someone hear themselves more clearly.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and tailor how she uses these methods based on the client’s needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is collaborative and may shift as a person learns more about their patterns and Comfort with different exercises.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and let people choose whether to use video or another mode when that option exists. These practical benefits help therapy fit into everyday life without forcing major schedule changes.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with adults around stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, grief, trauma and abuse, identity topics including LGBT issues, and intimacy-related struggles.
What is her style in sessions?
She practices in a client-centered way that emphasizes listening and reflection. Sessions often include noticing feelings, exploring relationship patterns, and experiential exercises.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of professional experience as a counselor since first practicing in 2009.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is an LCMHC licensed in North Carolina and sees adults in that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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