Amalia Collins Counseling
Amalia Collins, LPC, LMFT, ATR
Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Registered Art Therapist
Hello I’m Amalia Collins, I work with adults, adolescents and children to improve whatever areas of their life they are wanting to work on. My mode of therapy is cognitive behavioral, I also utilize art, play and sand tray therapies. My areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, adolescent issues, marriage counseling and family counseling. I provide a non-judging, safe environment to ensure the freedom of those willing to explore areas with which they might be struggling. This involves coming to terms with what is true for oneself and how life’s experiences have effected us, in order to move towards living a truly authentic life.
I have been practicing counseling for 25 years. My practicum training was at Achieve Kids in San Jose, California working as a day treatment counselor in a therapeutic school. My internship was at FamiliesFirst, a private foster care agency in Campbell, California working with children and families in foster care and shelters. In 2003 my husband and I moved from California to Texas as I accepted a position as Senior Counselor at St. Joseph Adolescent and Family Services, a division of Catholic Charities in Dallas. After 4 years at St. Josephs I moved to the Director of the program. In 2008 I left the commute to Dallas to work at Counseling and Consulting Associates of North Texas, a group practice in McKinney I worked mainly with adults and teens there. In 2016 I decided I could do this on my own and started my practice and I’m loving it!
When I’m not working I happily spend my time raising my twin daughters with my husband, I enjoy being in nature, working out, spending time with friends and family and I love any time I can be out on the water.
Whether you seek extra support and guidance in a challenging situation or are just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.