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Jon Collings, LCSW
Missouri
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Relationships and Anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Psychodynamic ideas
- Parenting support
About Jon
Jon Collings is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Missouri with 27 years of experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting concerns, along with self-esteem, depression, family issues, trauma and intimacy-related problems. He also helps people dealing with codependency and challenges common to young adults.
He explains how thoughts shape feelings and choices, and uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and shift unhelpful thinking. Sessions include practical steps to test new thoughts and behaviors, plus conversations that clarify what matters most to the client. Goals are set together and reviewed as progress is made.
Jon mixes CBT with psychodynamic ideas when it fits a person’s needs. That means alongside skill-building, he may look at past patterns that influence current reactions. The approach is intended to give clear strategies and also a better understanding of repeated relationship or emotional patterns.
He trained in psychology at Baylor University and earned a Master of Social Work from the University of Tennessee. His clinical background spans many ages and diagnoses, with much of the work focused on relational issues, parenting difficulties, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
Practical skills are part of the work: thought records, behavior experiments, and discussions that link thinking to action. Clients are encouraged to try different responses between sessions and then review what changed. This keeps therapy focused and action-oriented.
Sessions aim to produce usable skills people can apply after therapy ends. Jon lives in Missouri and conducts work from that base while using the methods described above.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Jon uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot specific thoughts that affect mood and choices, then practice different responses to those thoughts. CBT sessions often include clear tasks you can try between meetings, like tracking thoughts or testing new behaviors, which work the same online as in person.He also draws on psychodynamic ideas to identify repeating patterns that come from earlier relationships or experiences. That approach focuses on linking past patterns to current reactions so clients get a fuller picture of why they respond the way they do.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. He will work with each client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and adjust the plan as needed based on what helps. The therapist and client review progress and change strategies together.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Discussing practical needs up front helps shape session length and structure.
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Experience
27+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, family problems, trauma and intimacy-related issues. He also focuses on codependency and young adult challenges.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
He uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and to test new ways of thinking and behaving. Sessions include practical exercises like thought records and behavior experiments.
What other therapeutic style does he use?
He incorporates psychodynamic ideas to look at past patterns that influence current reactions alongside the more structured CBT work. This combination helps connect patterns with practical skills.
What is his professional background?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 27 years of experience and holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Tennessee.
Where is he based and what languages are supported?
He practices from Missouri and conducts sessions in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
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