Therapist profile
Lacresha "Cresha" Collins, LMFT
California
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Anger and relationships
Continue with LacreshaKey details
- CredentialsLMFT
- LicenseLMFT, California / 157539
- NPI1336656974
- Experience5 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationCalifornia
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- LGBT support
About Lacresha
Lacresha "Cresha" Collins is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with five years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, identity questions, trauma, and anger. Sessions are conducted in English and aimed at practical problem-solving rather than labels or judgment.
Cresha has more than a decade of lived experience alongside her clinical years, and she describes working closely with diverse and underserved urban communities, including the LGBTQIA+ community. She focuses on helping people who have faced emotional abuse, trauma, or patterns that keep repeating in relationships. She also supports those managing parenting pressures, career transitions, and mood or panic symptoms.
Her style is described in her own words as real and interactive. Cresha emphasizes respect and cultural sensitivity in sessions. She avoids stigmatizing language and prefers straightforward conversations that help people practice new ways of relating and coping.
Her stated approach blends cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, humanistic, and rational-emotive methods. In practice this can mean learning tools to manage strong feelings, examining recurring patterns from the past, and trying different ways of thinking about problems. The goal is to identify what helps in everyday life and then practice those skills between sessions.
Therapy with Cresha begins with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. International clients are not currently accepted.
How sessions work
Approaches used in online sessions and how they help
The biography lists cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, humanistic, and rational-emotive approaches. Cognitive-behavioral work focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and practicing small behavior changes to reduce anger and anxiety. Psychodynamic ideas look at recurring patterns and past experiences that influence current reactions and relationships.Humanistic elements emphasize genuine, respectful conversation to help people connect with their values and motivations. Rational-emotive techniques involve directly challenging rigid beliefs that fuel shame, guilt, or intense reactions and trying more workable ways of thinking.
Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each client to determine which methods fit their goals, background, and preferences. That means experimenting, checking what helps, and adjusting course together rather than assuming one single method will suit everyone.
Confirm the available session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. Ask about the platform and format during the matching process so sessions align with everyday life and practical needs.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, identity issues, trauma and anger, plus related areas like attachment, body image, and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is described as real and interactive, focusing on practical conversations and culturally sensitive care rather than labels.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience and over a decade of lived experience working alongside people with real struggles.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and conducts practice work from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what do costs look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.