Penny Collins, LPC — Therapist in Arizona

Hi there, I'm Penny!

I am licensed in Arizona and Wisconsin with 40 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, & depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your needs.

My focus

I work with a variety of clients across the lifespan and age groups. I enjoy working with individuals who are seeking life changes to move in a more positive direction.

My approach

I am client-centered and solution-focused in my therapeutic approach. I help clients look for solutions to issues impacting their life. I meet individuals where they are in their journey and join with them to find ways to live a happier, more fulfilled life.

My communication style

I am a straightforward, transparent therapist. I will be honest with you and help point out areas you may want to address in your self-discovery and growth.

My journey to mental healthcare

I started my career journey as a Federal Law Enforcement Officer, where I saw mental health issues up close and personal. I knew that I wanted to help people who were struggling with mental health issues rather than arrest them. I have worked with military families, school children, teens, adults, and couples.

My goals for you

I am collaborative in my treatment planning and look for ways to support the therapy goals you would like to address in sessions.

Our first session

You should expect an open dialog about what brings you to counseling and what areas in your life you wish to work on that are giving you the most distress.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Spiritual

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Complicated Grief Therapy (CGT)

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

+ 6 more

Focus populations

Educators

Military/Veterans

Police/Fire/First Responders

Single Mother

+ 4 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors
Preteens

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Ambetter

+ 29 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Science (MS) Counseling from University of Wisconsin-Platteville.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Penny Collins