Derrick Collins, LPC

Derrick Collins is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 29 years of clinical experience in Georgia. He works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship struggles, addictions, and life changes. Derrick also supports people with concerns around self-esteem, career pressures, grief, and intimacy-related issues.

Derrick's sessions are practical and conversational. He describes his style as a directed, interactive conversation that stays within what a person can manage. He uses clear questions, problem-solving steps, and focused exercises rather than long lectures or vague theory.

His approach draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and change behaviors. He also uses emotionally-focused ideas to clarify what feelings are driving reactions. Solution-focused methods help set short-term goals and try small changes that make everyday life easier.

Derrick often helps people facing control issues, communication problems, isolation, and workplace stress. He has experience addressing process addictions such as gambling or problematic exercise, as well as sex and porn-related concerns. He will also talk through spiritual or life-purpose questions when they come up in sessions.

Sessions aim to be straightforward and manageable. Derrick encourages clients to set clear goals and track small gains. He asks practical questions, suggests exercises to try between sessions, and adjusts pace so the work feels doable rather than overwhelming.

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