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My name is Michael Collins and I'm a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Los Angeles, California. I work with adult clients via Telehealth who are dealing with life transitions, depression, anxiety, Adult Adoptees, and/or Adult ADHD. I use a variety of therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Process Therapy, Attachment Therapy as well as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients chart a course towards a more peaceful and fulfilling life.
My approach
Curiosity and active listening are my main therapeutic approaches. I have training in many modalities but I try to tailor interventions based on getting to know the client well while also helping them identify their dreams and goals for the future.
My focus
I have worked with many different types of clients from many different backgrounds: Clients with Adult ADHD, helping them to develop tools that will support their success. Adult Adoptees, helping them negotiate issues of identity and their feelings about their adoption and adopted family. Clients are new to therapy, especially clients who have been told "You have to be crazy to go to a therapist."
My communication style
My communication style is casual and conversational. I try to create a space free of judgment, where the client feels free to discuss anything they want.
My goals for you
I try to follow the lead of the client, many clients are very task-oriented and thrive on structure, feeling a sense of accomplishment while they chart their progress, while other clients like to set a general direction to head in, still setting goals but with more leeway or a less formal structure.
My first session with you
Our first session will focus on you and how you've been feeling as well as the obstacles you've been facing. I will be asking you questions about all aspects of your life and life history in order to understand more fully who you are and how I can collaborate in your growth.
